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November 29, 2022 Full Episode — Chicago Tonight
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- November 29, 2022 Full Episode — Chicago Tonight
- Runtime
- 56:29
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Sen. Tammy Duckworth joins us to talk about the lame-duck session. The agenda for Springfield’s veto session. Are we on track for a rail worker strike? And Sandra Cisneros on her new collection of poems.
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- November 28, 2022 Full Episode — Chicago Tonight
- Runtime
- 56:44
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- The last day for those running for mayor to make it official. Chicago police launch a new gang member tracking system. How many shopping days are left? And two architecture critics ask: who is this city for?
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- November 23, 2022 Full Episode — Chicago Tonight
- Runtime
- 56:45
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Why the majority of Chicago polling places are inaccessible to people with disabilities. Rising rates of RSV, COVID and flu are straining pediatric hospitals. And how local Native Americans plan to celebrate Thanksgiving.
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- November 22, 2022 Full Episode — Chicago Tonight
- Runtime
- 56:45
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- What a rail strike on the horizon could mean for you. The latest candidate in the race for mayor tells us why he’s running. And Congress members weigh in on the changes in leadership and much more.
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- November 21, 2022 Full Episode — Chicago Tonight
- Runtime
- 50:03
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Day one for mayoral candidates to turn in their paperwork — who’s in and who’s out? The Thanksgiving travel forecast. Major problems in big tech. And two massive productions on stage simultaneously at Lyric Opera.
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- Chicago Tonight: Black Voices — November 19, 2022 Full Episode
- Runtime
- 26:47
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Black Twitter isn’t going down without a fight — what that space has meant to the Black community. A look at who profits off the Cook County tax sale. And Woodlawn neighbors caught in traffic as the Obama Center goes up.
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- Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices — November 19, 2022 Full Episode
- Runtime
- 26:49
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- The future of America’s immigration policy. The power of Latinos in Chicago politics. And Cook County’s guaranteed income pilot enters its next phase.
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- Week In Review: Quinn Opts Out, Lightfoot Releases Election
- Runtime
- 26:45
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Special counsel appointed to investigate Trump. A high profile, would-be candidate opts out of the mayoral race. Lightfoot institutes a full court press for the Red Line extension. And property tax mailings hit homeowners where it hurts.
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- November 17, 2022 Full Episode — Chicago Tonight
- Runtime
- 56:45
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Concerns from neighbors in Woodlawn as Obama Center construction resumes. Pat Quinn on whether he’ll run for mayor. A local couple races to stop ALS. And more with punk poet laureate Patti Smith.
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- November 16, 2022 Full Episode — Chicago Tonight
- Runtime
- 56:45
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Why delinquent Cook County property taxpayers face spiraling debt. Meeting Springfield’s new leaders. Who’s in and who’s out in the mayor’s race. And NASA heads back to the moon 50 years after Apollo 11.
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- November 15, 2022 Full Episode — Chicago Tonight
- Runtime
- 56:45
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Property taxes are due next month — what exactly goes into your bill? Donald Trump is expected to announce his re-election bid. What’s behind a turkey shortage. And a tree that’s seen it all is coming down.
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- November 14, 2022 Full Episode — Chicago Tonight
- Runtime
- 56:45
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- A federal court ruling puts student loans on hold. Why Chicago homeowners might face a higher property tax burden. The future of the Illinois GOP after a poor showing last week. And a concert pianist on her time in Chicago.
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- Chicago Tonight: Black Voices — November 12, 2022 Full Episode
- Runtime
- 26:50
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- A new study and a new lawsuit on the link between hair straighteners and uterine cancer. Inside a call center helping to transform Chatham. And meet artist, architect and now-genius Amanda Williams.
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- Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices — November 12, 2022 Full Episode
- Runtime
- 26:49
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Environmental concerns on the South and West sides. Illinois elects its first Latina to Congress. Meet the Chicago Reader’s new editor-in-chief. And the Irish soldiers of Mexico.
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- Week in Review: Illinois Democrats Win Big
- Runtime
- 26:44
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Gov. J.B. Pritzker wins reelection handily as Democrats sweep the state. National predictions of a Republican wave fail to materialize. Chuy García enters the race for mayor. And the CTA chief gets an earful.
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- November 10, 2022 Full Episode — Chicago Tonight
- Runtime
- 56:44
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Another entrant in the crowded race for mayor. We’re live in McKinley Park as activists fight the sale of the Damen Silos. More money for the forest preserves. And Park & Ride disparities on the South Side.
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- November 9, 2022 Full Episode — Chicago Tonight
- Runtime
- 56:45
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Illinois Democrats score a clean sweep in the big statewide races — we talk with some of the winners. Control of the U.S. House and Senate still is uncertain. And what’s next for state Republicans after a disappointing night?
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- November 8, 2022 Full Episode — Chicago Tonight
- Runtime
- 56:45
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Midterm Election Day is here and we have the latest on voter turnout from the Chicago Board of Elections. National races to watch. And our Spotlight Politics team breaks down the governor’s race and more.
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- November 7, 2022 Full Episode — Chicago Tonight
- Runtime
- 56:44
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- A rundown of some big Election Day races. What you need to know about the constitutional amendment on the ballot. The mayor’s budget passes City Council. And a student walkout at a local high school.
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- Chicago Tonight: Black Voices — November 5, 2022 Full Episode
- Runtime
- 26:49
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- A rise in anti-Black hate crimes in Chicago. In a follow-up to our Permanent Punishment series: the right to vote for people with criminal records. And art therapy for young people who’ve been incarcerated.
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- Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices — November 5, 2022 Full Episode
- Runtime
- 26:48
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Election disinformation targeted at Latinos. Disparities in prostate cancer outcomes. And a local playwright pays tribute to the community that raised him.
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- Week in Review: Biden In Town Ahead of Midterms
- Runtime
- 28:51
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Major national figures are in town as local midterm races go down to the wire. Mayor Lightfoot is facing a budget revolt. The Bears pull off huge trades and hedge for the future while the White Sox name a new manager.
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- November 3, 2022 Full Episode — Chicago Tonight
- Runtime
- 56:44
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- A live report from the East Garfield Park community, recovering from a mass shooting on Halloween. Top priorities in the city budget. And the impact of low Mississippi River water levels.
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- November 2, 2022 Full Episode — Chicago Tonight
- Runtime
- 56:44
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Stocks tumble after the Fed hikes interest rates again. Tight midterm races you might not be hearing about. An Illinois Republican wants the party to get back to the center. And traditional Irish and Mexican music mix.
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- November 1, 2022 Full Episode — Chicago Tonight
- Runtime
- 55:58
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- The latest on last night’s mass shooting in East Garfield Park. We meet the latest entrant in the race for mayor. The future of Twitter under new owner Elon Musk. And one-on-one with Chicago-raised music legend Patti Smith.
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- October 31, 2022 Full Episode — Chicago Tonight
- Runtime
- 56:44
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- The latest on indicted ex-Illinois House speaker Michael Madigan’s political fund. The Supreme Court takes up a college affirmative action case. Should the city plow sidewalks as well as streets? And the flowers tied to Día de los Muertos.
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- Chicago Tonight: Black Voices — October 29, 2022 Full Episode
- Runtime
- 26:47
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- HIV rates in Chicago reach historic lows — but disparities persist. What do Rihanna, Jesse Jackson and RuPaul have in common? They’re all in the next season of the Making podcast. Plus, a new park in Roseland.
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- Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices — October 29, 2022 Full Episode
- Runtime
- 26:48
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- An outbreak of violence in Brighton Park. Calls for shelter locations to house migrants from Texas. And learn about the flower that adorns ofrendas for Dia de Muertos.
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- Week in Review: Senate Candidates Face Off
- Runtime
- 26:44
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Chicago Teachers Union candidate Brandon Johnson enters race for mayor. Candidates for statewide offices tussle in debates as election nears. Mayor Lori Lightfoot gets rebuke in City Council. And the suddenly hot Bears head to Dallas.
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- October 27, 2022 Full Episode — Chicago Tonight
- Runtime
- 57:08
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- In a special hour-long forum in partnership with WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times, candidates for U.S. senator Tammy Duckworth and Kathy Salvi on gun violence, abortion, the economy and more.
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- October 26, 2022 Full Episode — Chicago Tonight
- Runtime
- 56:44
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- The candidates for Illinois secretary of state square off. The fate of a private towing ordinance. The controversy over transgender athletes in school sports. And a photography club that has their lens way in the past.
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- October 25, 2022 Full Episode — Chicago Tonight
- Runtime
- 56:44
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Meet the candidates running for Illinois attorney general in the first of our candidate forums. Plus, a rise in Jewish hate crimes. And the impact of the pandemic on students with disabilities.
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- October 24, 2022 Full Episode — Chicago Tonight
- Runtime
- 56:12
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Crunching the numbers in the CTA’s latest budget proposal. The impact of a major grocery store merger. A hiccup in plans for student loan debt relief. And WTTW News Explains where your ballot goes after it’s cast.
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- Chicago Tonight: Black Voices — October 22, 2022 Full Episode
- Runtime
- 26:46
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- The impact of the federal student loan debt relief program on Black borrowers. Support for families impacted by the building explosion in Austin. And how you can catch the film “Punch 9 for Harold Washington.
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- Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices — October 22, 2022
- Runtime
- 26:31
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Health professionals push flu and COVID vaccines — what you need to know. Calls for more Latino political representation. And exploring mental health through dance.
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- Week in Review: Pritzker and Bailey Trade Barbs
- Runtime
- 26:43
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Gubernatorial candidates punch hard in a final debate. Bailey scores big deposit from conservative billionaire and we dig into other big races. In sports, the Bulls tip off the season as the Bears try to stave off collapse.
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- October 20, 2022 Full Episode — Chicago Tonight
- Runtime
- 58:51
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Proposed changes to the SAFE-T Act gather momentum. The future of the financial district. New guidance for detecting anxiety in kids. With winter comes road salt — and some ecological problems.
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- Chicago Teachers Disrupting Segregation through Art — FIRSTHAND: Segregation
- Runtime
- 1:02:08
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, WTTW’s FIRSTHAND: Segregation and the Folded Map Project hosted a conversation with educators from across the region. The conversation focused on how the Folded Map Project is helping Chicago-area students and teachers unpack, understand, and ultimately disrupt Chicago’s segregation. The conversation was moderated by Tonika Lewis Johnson, Creator, Folded Map Project and Co-founder, Englewood Arts Collective and Resident Association of Greater Englewood; and Dr. Maria Krysan, Director of Community Engagements and Curriculum.
FIRSTHAND: SEGREGATION is part of WTTW's award-winning FIRSTHAND multiplatform, multi-year initiative focusing on the firsthand perspectives of people facing critical issues in Chicago. Visit the website (wttw.com/firsthand) to explore all the elements of the project.
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- October 19, 2022 Full Episode — Chicago Tonight
- Runtime
- 56:44
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Federal student loan forgiveness applications are open. Our Spotlight politics team breaks down last night’s gubernatorial debate. Comedian and actor Jeff Garlin joins us. And the author of the book “Black Skinhead.”
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- October 18, 2022 Full Episode — Chicago Tonight
- Runtime
- 56:44
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Chicago’s top doc on upping the vaccine booster rate. Why Mayor Lori Lightfoot is sitting on federal COVID relief money. A look at why Cook County Forest Preserves is asking voters for a small tax hike. And Hedy Weiss reviews new productions.
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- October 17, 2022 Full Episode — Chicago Tonight
- Runtime
- 58:50
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- One-on-one with Sen. Dick Durbin ahead of crucial midterms. Where to vote early in Chicago. Could gig workers become full-time employees? Two downtown high rises hit the market. And a new local art exhibit.
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- Chicago Tonight: Black Voices — October 15, 2022 Full Episode
- Runtime
- 26:50
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- How to apply for Cook County’s guaranteed income pilot. Disparities in breast cancer outcomes. And “The Last Word” on elevating community voices to address social inequities.
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- Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices — October 15, 2022 Full Episode
- Runtime
- 26:50
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Challenges facing women post-incarceration. Talking with kids about sexual abuse. Highlighting Latino art. And a sweet treat as Hispanic Heritage month comes to a close.
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- Week in Review: Michael Madigan Indicted Again
- Runtime
- 26:43
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Michael Madigan indicted again. Pritzker racks up endorsements as polls show Democrats pulling away in Illinois. The House January 6 Committee wraps up testimony. And bumbling Bears lose third in a row in Thursday night snoozefest.
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- October 13, 2022 Full Episode — Chicago Tonight
- Runtime
- 56:44
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- The latest hearing from the January 6 Committee. Starbucks shuts down one of its unionized locations. We’re live in Austin for our In Your Neighborhood series. And meet a newly-minted genius.
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- October 12, 2022 Full Episode — Chicago Tonight
- Runtime
- 56:44
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- An investigation into deaths and mismanagement at a South Side hospital. Plus, former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, Chicago’s burgeoning tech scene, and Día de los Muertos returns to a prominent Pilsen museum.
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- October 11, 2022 Full Episode — Chicago Tonight
- Runtime
- 56:45
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- A look at the candidates for Illinois Supreme Court. A national housing museum finally breaks ground in Chicago. Plus, the latest in Ukraine, federal spending on children and the Chicago Lowrider Festival.
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- October 10, 2022 Full Episode — Chicago Tonight
- Runtime
- 56:44
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- The high stakes races for Illinois Supreme Court seats. An interview with the mayor of Highland Park three months after the Fourth of July shooting. One-on-one with Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx. And private booting companies push to expand.
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- Chicago Tonight: Black Voices — October 8, 2022 Full Episode
- Runtime
- 26:46
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Following up on our series, Permanent Punishment, a look at the legal routes to clearing a criminal record. Young Steppenwolf artists remember the tragedy that touched off the Chicago race riots of 1919. And nailing art.
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- Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices — October 8, 2022 Full Episode
- Runtime
- 26:49
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Applications are now open for a guaranteed income program in Cook County. The Low-rider Festival drives back to town. And trying on quinceañera dresses.
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