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Joel Weisman

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 4/27

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

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Gov. Pat Quinn

Gov. Quinn on Pension & Medicaid Reforms

Tough medicine on Medicaid and pension reform from Gov. Quinn. Will he get lawmakers to sign on, and will it really solve Illinois' money problems? He's here to tell us.

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Prison SMART

Yoga Comes to Cook County Jail

Yoga and meditation come to Cook County Jail's Boot Camp.

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Getting Naked

Movies like He's Just Not That Into You may help love-seekers brace themselves for rejection. But how are singles supposed to find their match? The author of a new book shares his secrets on the topic.

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The State of the Presidential Race

The Republican primaries are all but over; Mitt Romney is the presumptive nominee. Focus now turns to the general election and the battle between Romney and President Obama. We take a look at the evolving race for President.

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Notre Dame Tragedy Aftermath

After a tragedy at Notre Dame, a local family engages in community outreach, not legal action.

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Alpana Singh

Ask Alpana: 4/24

Master sommelier and Check Please! host Alpana Singh joins us to answer your wine and spirits questions.

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Gov. Pat Quinn

Quinn Plans Sweeping Medicaid Cuts

Gov. Pat Quinn lays out $2.7 billion in Medicaid cuts after a committee he appointed falls short of a plan. We talk to lawmakers and analysts about the governor's sweeping proposal on Chicago Tonight at 7:00 pm. Visit the PDFs below to learn more about the Medicaid Stabilization plan.

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Mary Schmich

Mary Schmich

Chicago Tribune columnist Mary Schmich talks about the Pulitzer Prize for commentary she was awarded this week.

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Simon Callow; Image credit: André Penteado

Simon Callow on "Being Shakespeare"

Celebrated British stage and film actor Simon Callow joins us to talk about his new role in Being Shakespeare.

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Viewer Mail: 4/19

Illinois Pension Reform

We asked what your solutions were to the Illinois pension crisis. We hear what some of you had to say in tonight's Viewer Mail.

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Mayor Emanuel Defers Infrastructure Trust Vote

In a City Council shocker, under increased scrutiny, Mayor Rahm Emanuel calls off the vote on his controversial infrastructure trust. But the speed camera plan sails through. Paris Schutz has the latest.

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Wrigley Renovations

There is widespread speculation surrounding possible proposals to renovate Wrigley Field. When will the public actually see and hear the plans? And how will they affect the neighborhood? We take a look.

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Kris Kridel

Chicago Business News: 4/18

Retail sales are up in Chicago and two local firms make big purchases. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM has those stories, and more top business headlines.

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Bad Aim by Eric Garcia

Political Cartoonists

Two political cartoonists tell us how they translate politics into art.

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Chimpanzee; Courtesy of the Lincoln Park Zoo

Mind of a Chimpanzee

A new movie about the life of a baby chimp has some local connections. We tell you what they are, as we revisit the Mind of the Chimpanzee.

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Aldermen Divided on Infrastructure Trust

Many questions remain unanswered about Mayor Rahm Emanuel's proposed infrastructure trust, but he may have enough aldermanic votes to get it approved on Wednesday. Eddie Arruza talks with a panel of aldermen about the controversial funding plan.

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Lin Brehmer

Lin Brehmer’s 20th anniversary at WXRT

We go behind-the-scenes with WXRT's Lin Brehmer, who is celebrating his 20th year on the air as morning drive host.

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Finance Committee OKs Infrastructure Trust

The City Council Finance Committee approves Mayor Emanuel's proposed infrastructure trust by an 11-7 vote. Paris Schutz has the latest. 

 
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Sen. Mark Kirk

Sen. Kirk's Health

Three months after his stroke, information about Sen. Mark Kirk's condition remains closely guarded. Should voters know more about the senator's progress and when he might return to the office? Carol Marin and her guests discuss the issue.

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Cognitive Overlap: Humans & Apes

An evolutionary biologist tells us why the gap between humans and primates is even smaller than we think.

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Ask Geoffrey: 4/16

It's smelt fishing season! Geoffrey Baer tells us more about this delicious Chicago tradition in tonight's Ask Geoffrey.

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Emerald Ash Borer

The emerald ash borer is devastating ash trees in the area. We meet some researchers who are trying to understand the tiny green bug well enough to find an ash tree that can co-exist with this pervasive pest. 

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Viewer Mail: 4/16

The Buffett Rule

The U.S. Senate voted Monday on the so-called Buffett Rule. We share your thoughts about the millionaire tax proposal in tonight's Viewer Mail.

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Eddie Arruza

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 4/13

Eddie Arruza and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.

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Pension Crisis Report

Time is drawing near for a solution to the state's $83 billion pension crisis. Just what will a final solution entail? Paris Schutz has a preview.

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