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The Week in Review: Anne Burke Elevated to Chief Justice
Paris Schutz and guests discuss the week’s news.
September 12, 2019 - Full Show
Watch the Sept. 12, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”
September 11, 2019 - Full Show
Watch the Sept. 11, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”
September 10, 2019 - Full Show
Watch the Sept. 10, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”
The Week in Review: Sterigenics Ruling, Bears Flop
Brandis Friedman and guests discuss the week’s news.
The Week in Review: Lightfoot Identifies Budget Shortfall
Paris Schutz and guests discuss the week’s news.
Web Extra: Bears Head Coach Matt Nagy
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy addresses the media ahead of Thursday’s practice.
Explainer: How Audio is Added to Vinyl Records
Carl Saff of Saff Mastering in Chicago explains the process.
Full Speech: Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis
Gen. Jim Mattis, the 26th U.S. defense secretary, speaks in Chicago on Sept. 11, 2019.
Full Interview: Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi
Our unedited, one-on-one interview with the head of the massive ride-hailing company.
Chicago Floating Museum Founders on Next Public Art Project
Andrew Schachman and Avery R. Young on the Cultural Transit Assembly.
Web Extra: Isaiah Sharkey Performs ‘Heaven’
Isaiah Sharkey and the Isaish Sharkey Band performs “Heaven” from Sharkey’s second album.
Homemade Pico de Gallo with Chef Nicole Putzel
Chef Nicole Putzel joins gardener Jeanne Nolan and “Chicago Tonight” host Phil Ponce.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s ‘State of the City’ Address
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot delivers her first “State of the City” address.
Deep Frydays: Chicago-Style Hot Dogs
A Chicago classic gets skewered in this final episode of our summer food series.
Full Interview: FEC Chair Ellen Weintraub
Paris Schutz sits down with the FEC chair to talk about the 2020 election.
Deep Frydays: Part of Your Complete Breakfast
Nick and Erica rescue your boring breakfast routine in this week’s episode.
Deep Frydays: Potato Chip-Crusted Polish Sausage
Nick and Erica concoct a unique bite-sized snack using Chicago ingredients -- and hot oil.
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