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Stories by michael lipkin
Web Extra: 10th District Democratic Primary Forum
Mar 8, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
We continue our discussion with the four Democratic candidates vying for the 10th Congressional District in our web-exclusive video.
Ravinia Festival Lineup
Mar 8, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
The Ravinia Festival is on its way again, with 15 weeks worth of classical, pop and jazz programming. We talk with the president and CEO.
Web Extra: 8th District Democratic Primary Forum
Mar 7, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
We continue our discussion with the two Democratic candidates vying for the 8th Congressional District in our web-exclusive video.
Retooling the Workforce: Behind the Scenes
Mar 5, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
Want to know how a Chicago Tonight package is produced? We take you behind the scenes of a recent story.
Weekend Events Around Town: 3/2 – 3/4
Mar 2, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
Need some ideas for what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what’s going on!
Israel Vargas' Second Chance
Mar 1, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
After 12 years in prison for his role in a murder, a Chicago man works to rebuild his life and his community. Jay Shefsky has the story.
Louder Than a Bomb
Mar 1, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
Young poets and storytellers compete this week at the Louder Than a Bomb festival. We talk to the co-founder of the fest and one of its stars.
Northwestern Library Opens Its Vault
Feb 29, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
It's not often you can see a letter written by George Washington, a limited edition Barbie doll and Groucho Marx's autograph -- all in one place. Eddie Arruza visits a new exhibit at the Northwestern University library.
Kris Hammond
New Technology Uses Social Media to Write Articles
Feb 29, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
News stories written from tweets? We look at new technology that uses social media to report the news.
The Chicagoan Returns
Feb 28, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
A new magazine called The Chicagoan is striving to be The New Yorker for the Midwest. We ask the editor and others whether this might be the dawn of a new era in Chicago's literary scene.
Beavers' Inflated Pension
Feb 27, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
An obscure state law allowed former alderman and Cook County Commissioner William Beavers to more than double his city pension; and he did it legally. Carol Marin and her guests have the details.
Native American Education
Feb 27, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
Native American children struggle with traditional public education; their dropout rate is close to 40 percent. We look at one program that's trying to change that.
Weekend Events Around Town: 2/24 – 2/26
Feb 24, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
Need some ideas for what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what’s going on!
Dan Rutherford on Quinn's Budget
Feb 23, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
One day after his "day of reckoning" budget speech, Gov. Pat Quinn tells us what he expects from state lawmakers; and Republican Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford joins us to share his take on the governor's plan.
Howard Levy
Feb 23, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
Harmonica wizard Howard Levy joins us with a performance and tells us about reuniting with Bela Fleck & The Flecktones.
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
Feb 22, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
We visit a treasure box of a museum in the western suburbs and find out about the immigrant who built it, one stone at a time.
Chicago Schools Protest
Feb 20, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
Public outcry is growing over plans to shut down or shake up 16 Chicago Public Schools. Elizabeth Brackett has more on a day of protest. Then, Carol Marin talks with leaders from CPS and the Teachers Union.
Weekend Events Around Town: 2/17 – 2/19
Feb 17, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
Need some ideas for what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what’s going on!
Chicago Teachers Union Proposals
Feb 16, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
The Chicago Teachers Union slams Chicago Public Schools administrators, and offer their own vision for the school system, including $700 million more in funding. Paris Schutz has the story.
Ladder Up
Feb 15, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
We tell you about an organization that helps low-income residents prepare their tax returns for free.
Scientific Chicago with Neil Shubin
Sea Slugs, Virtual Therapy, LGBT Suicide
Feb 14, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
Our science guy, Neil Shubin, joins us to talk about sea slug brains, a therapist app for your smartphone and more in Scientific Chicago.
Conceptual Art Double Feature
Feb 14, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
We visit two exhibitions that explore a pair of art movements from the 1960s.
Weekend Events Around Town: 2/10 – 2/12
Feb 10, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
Need some ideas for what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what’s going on!
Turnaround Schools Progress Report
Feb 9, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
Does the so-called "turnaround" of an underperforming school really make it better? A new report from the University of Chicago has some answers. We hear from representatives of the Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union.