Chicago Tonight

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Barry Bauman loves his work so much that even when he was able to retire, he continued to do the work for free. 

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On a trip to the Field Museum it's hard not to be impressed by the scale and diversity of the collection. From fossils that are millions of years old, to newer specimens gathered only recently.

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There are eight Democratic candidates vying to take on incumbent Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner in the 2018 election.

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Politics and progressive rock may not sound like a natural pairing. But for most of 2016, they dominated Dave Weigel’s life.

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They say there are two seasons in Chicago: winter and construction. But maybe not this summer, if lawmakers and the governor don’t reach a deal by the end of the month.

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The state has been without a budget for 719 days—but don’t blame the Illinois Senate. Those lawmakers crafted a compromise spending plan that passed May 23, although no Republican senators voted...

Since 1967, a laboratory just outside Chicago has been pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery; in particular, our understanding of those very first moments after the Big Bang when the...

Imagine having to depend on a second language you studied in school to communicate. It’s doable, but not as comfortable as using your native tongue.

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