Cullerton on Final Week of Spring Session

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Senate President John Cullerton previews the final week of the spring session and talks about what’s next for pension reform and concealed carry in Illinois.

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Pensions, Gay Marriage & Gambling Collide in Springfield

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What action can we expect in the near future from the state capitol? We discuss with a roundtable of reporters.

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Viewer Feedback: 5/20

Navy Pier & McCormick Place

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May 20, 2013 - Viewer Feedback

We hear what you had to say about the mayor's plans to expand McCormick Place and overhaul Navy Pier when we read some of our viewer feedback.

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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 5/17

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May 17, 2013 - The Week in Review

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

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Viewer Feedback: 5/16

Mayor Emanuel's Midterm

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May 16, 2013 - Viewer Feedback

We asked you to rate Mayor Rahm Emanuel's first two years in office. We share what some of you had to say in tonight's Viewer Feedback.

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Evaluating the Mayor

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May 13, 2013 - Evaluating the Mayor

We take a closer look at Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s accomplishments, disappointments and approval ratings during his first two years in office.

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Aldermen Support Parking Meter Changes

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Almost half of the Chicago City Council has signed on in support to Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s parking meter changes, barely one day after the voluminous amendment was introduced to them.

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Web Extra: The Week in Review: 5/10

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May 10, 2013 - Web Extra: The Week in Review

From pension reform to the 2014 gubernatorial race, tasty pizza restaurants to the popular horseshoe delicacy, Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists delve further into the goings-on in Springfield in this web exclusive conversation.

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IL Senate Approves Cullerton's Pension Deal

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The Illinois Senate approved President John Cullerton's pension reform deal by 40-16. See how Senate members voted in our interactive graphic.

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Quinn on Pensions, Gambling & More

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May 20, 2013 - Quinn on Pensions, Gambling & More

Medical marijuana, pensions, gambling and guns. What will the governor do about these hot-button issues as lawmakers enter the final stretch of the spring session? Paris Schutz has more.

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IL Senate Approves Medical Marijuana

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The Illinois Senate approved a medical marijuana bill by 35-21. See how Senate members voted in our interactive graphic.

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Web Extra: The Week in Review: 5/17

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May 17, 2013 - Web Extra: The Week in Review

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss a new Chicago Tribune/WGN-TV poll showing waning support for a Chicago casino, and the potential impact of slot machines at Chicago airports.

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“Prisoners of the White House”

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May 15, 2013 - “Prisoners of the White House”

Trapped in his own home? A White House reporter joins us to talk about how presidents attempt to stay in touch with the public.

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"The Roberts Court"

The Struggle For The Constitution

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May 13, 2013 - "The Roberts Court"

The Roberts Court has become the most conservative Supreme Court in decades--but acts in distinctly unconservative ways, writes Marcia Coyle. She joins us.

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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 5/10

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May 10, 2013 - The Week in Review

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

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Senate Passes Cullerton's Pension Bill

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May 9, 2013 - Senate Passes Cullerton's Pension Bill

John Cullerton’s pension bill passes in the Illinois Senate and now moves on to the House. We break down the latest news from Springfield.

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Inching Closer to Pension Vote

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May 8, 2013 - Inching Closer to Pension Vote

Senate President John Cullerton's version of pension reform passes out of committee. What comes next? We break things down with Chicago Sun-Times Springfield Bureau Chief Dave McKinney.

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