Bill Daley Proposes Pension Plan

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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bill Daley offers a three-point plan for pension reform, calling Gov. Pat Quinn out for "failed leadership." Daley is calling on Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan to issue an opinion on the constitutionality of pension reform bills. Watch the full news conference.

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Sneak Peek at "The 606"

Bloomingdale Trail Gets a New Name

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June 17, 2013 - Sneak Peek at "The 606"

Ground is set to break on a major transformation that will turn an abandoned railway into a three mile-long elevated park. Chicago Tonight has exclusive details about the final plan. Read an article and view a slideshow.

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Up, Up, and Away!

Book details Superman, America's "most enduring hero"

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June 17, 2013 - Up, Up, and Away!

What's the secret to Superman's success while others have faded away? And who was behind the country's first superhero? As the latest Superman movie, Man of Steel, crushes box-office records, we revisit our conversation with Larry Tye, author of Superman: The High-Flying History of America's Most Enduring Hero. Read a book excerpt and watch a web extra video.

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Viewer Feedback: 6/17

Anita Alvarez & Dan Rutherford

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June 17, 2013 - Viewer Feedback

We have some of your thoughts about our recent interviews with Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez and with Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford in tonight's Viewer Feedback.

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Web Extra: The Week in Review: 6/14

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June 14, 2013 - Web Extra: The Week in Review

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the pros and cons of the city’s bike share program, and its political ramifications for Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Also, they delve further into the possibility of a school property tax hike, and what impact that would have on voters in the 2015 mayoral election.

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Hillary Clinton in Chicago

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June 13, 2013 - Hillary Clinton in Chicago

Hillary Clinton announces she will join her family’s charitable foundation and champion children’s and women’s issues, as well as economic development. She made the announcement Thursday morning at the Clinton Global Initiative America conference in Chicago. Read an article and watch a live feed for a recap of the event.

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Supreme Court Rules Against Human Gene Patent

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June 13, 2013 - Supreme Court Rules Against Gene Patent

The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that human genes are off-limits for patent protection. Read the full opinion, and a Q&A with a bioethics professor about the impact of the ruling on the medical community.

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Sand Man

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June 13, 2013 - Sand Man

Joe Mangrum spends all day on a work of art, and then it’s gone. He creates sand paintings - improvisational and temporary works in public spaces, as well as museums, galleries and events. Jay Shefsky caught up with him as he made a commissioned sand painting in a downtown office lobby. Read an article and watch a time-lapse video of sand art.

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Aldermen on Digital Billboards

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June 17, 2013 - Aldermen on Digital Billboards

Chicago aldermen weigh in on the plan to place digital billboards along the expressways, city violence, and layoffs at Chicago Public Schools. View a map of the proposed sites for digital billboards.

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"Chicago By Day and Night"

The Pleasure Seeker's Guide to the Paris of America

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June 17, 2013 - "Chicago By Day and Night"

It was the how-to guide to find the best bars and most scandalous shows in the Second City. Originally printed for tourists about to visit the Columbian Exposition of 1893, Chicago By Day and Night: A Pleasure Seeker's Guide to the Paris of America is being reissued by historians Paul Durica and Bill Savage. Read an article.

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Remembering Bernie Sahlins

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June 17, 2013 - Remembering Bernie Sahlins

Bernie Sahlins, co-founder of The Second City and mentor to John Belushi, Gilda Radner, and Bill Murray, died over the weekend at age 90. We remember Bernie Sahlins in his own words – from his visit to WTTW studios in February 2004. Watch his appearance from our archives.

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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 6/14

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June 14, 2013 - The Week in Review

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.

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Weekend Events Around Town: 6/14 - 6/16

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The country's largest comedy festival, food from the city's top purveyors, and butterflies at the Botanic Garden; Chicago Tonight knows what's going on this weekend.

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Anita Alvarez on Street Gang Takedown

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June 13, 2013 - Anita Alvarez on Street Gang Takedown

Chicago Police arrest alleged street gang members in the first prosecution under the Illinois Street Gang RICO law, designed to hold gang leaders accountable for violence. Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez and other officials held a press conference to discuss the takedown. Watch the web extra video.

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"The Reagan Presidency"

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June 13, 2013 - "The Reagan Presidency"

The Reagan Presidency is a new documentary focusing on President Reagan’s domestic and foreign policy decisions during his two terms in office. It premieres on WTTW11 at 8:00 pm Thursday. Watch a trailer and read more about Reaganomics.

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"Laugh" It Up

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June 13, 2013 - "Laugh" It Up

America’s biggest comedy fest enjoys its fifth anniversary year with a diverse group of performers. From the “Just for Laughs” festival, we’ll be joined by Scott Adsit (30 Rock), Brian Babylon (Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me) and renowned improv performer Susan Messing for a freewheeling conversation about Chicago’s key role in the art of comedy. Read a Q&A.

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