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Year in Review: The Top Science Stories of 2019

2019 has seen some astonishing scientific breakthroughs. Here are some highlights.

12/30/2019 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

Year in Review: The Top Science Stories of 2019

Clip: 12/30/2019 | 13m 8sVideo has Closed Captions

2019 has seen some astonishing scientific breakthroughs. Here are some highlights.

From the first-ever image of a black hole to growing concern over climate change, we review some of the year’s top science stories.

12/30/2019 | Rating NR

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2019 Words of the Year Reflect Changing Attitudes, Awareness

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Clip: 12/30/2019 | 6m 46s | University of Chicago linguist Jason Riggle discusses some of the top words of 2019. (6m 46s)

As Bears Season Ends, Team Looks Ahead to Future

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Clip: 12/30/2019 | 9m 40s | We review the season’s highs and lows with former Bears player James “Big Cat” Williams. (9m 40s)

At 102, This Longtime Pianist Has Still Got the Chops

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Clip: 12/30/2019 | 5m 43s | She was a working pianist in Chicago for 78 years. Now, at 102, she’s still got it. (5m 43s)

‘Entertaining Chicago’ Revisits City’s Classic Nightspots

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Clip: 12/30/2019 | 9m 40s | Authors Neal Samors and Bob Dauber discuss their new book “Entertaining Chicago.” (9m 40s)

Pot Dispensaries Make Final Preparations for Legal Sales

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Clip: 12/30/2019 | 5m 12s | Recreational marijuana will be legal in Illinois this week. Are local dispensaries ready? (5m 12s)

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