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The Legal Battle Over Lincoln Yards $1.3B TIF District

The battle over the massive $6 billion Lincoln Yards development is far from over. We discuss the controversial project with Aneel Chablani, chief counsel of the Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights, and 2nd Ward Ald. Brian Hopkins.

10 Things to Do This Weekend: Sept. 5-8

Street festivals, retro tunes, cultural celebrations, opera under the stars and a jump in the river usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

Bears, Packers Kick Off NFL’s 100th Season Thursday Night

Are the Bears’ kicking woes a thing of the past? Former Bears offensive lineman and WTTW News football analyst James “Big Cat” Williams kicks off the season with a preview of the Bears-Packers showdown.

Illinois Tech Becomes 1st University in Midwest to Offer Degree in Artificial Intelligence

This fall, students at the Illinois Institute of Technology will be among the first in the country to have the option of pursuing an undergraduate degree in AI. Aron Culotta, director of the new program, tells us more.

September 4, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the Sept. 4, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Jussie Smollett’s Attorneys Detail Why Civil Suit Should Be Tossed

Attorneys for the former “Empire” actor claim that simply filing a police report doesn’t typically result in an investigation as extensive as the one Chicago police undertook earlier this year, which cost $130,000.

‘We Need Help’: Rescuers in Bahamas Face a Ruined Landscape

A day after the most powerful hurricane on record ever to hit the country finished mauling the islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama, emergency workers had yet to reach some stricken areas.

April 2020 Trial Date Set in R. Kelly’s Federal Case in Chicago

A judge has set an April 27, 2020 trial date in R. Kelly’s federal case in Chicago that accuses the R&B star of child pornography and obstruction of justice.

Walmart Introduces New Gun Restrictions But Will They Help?

Walmart has won praise from gun control advocates for its decision to discontinue sales of certain gun ammunition and request that customers no longer openly carry firearms in its stores. But whether the moves will translate into fewer guns on the street remains an open question.

Facebook Face Recognition Feature to Replace Tag Suggestions

Facebook says it is ending its practice of using face recognition software to identify users’ friends in uploaded photos and automatically suggesting they “tag” them. Facebook was sued in Illinois over the feature.

Grammy-Winning Guitarist Isaiah Sharkey on John Mayer Tour, Family Legacy

He’s been playing the guitar for as long as he can remember. The musical journey that’s led Isaiah Sharkey to share the stage with some of the world’s most prominent stars.

Civil Rights Attorney to Lead New Office of Equity and Racial Justice

A new office aims to examine policy with equity and racial justice in mind. We speak with Candace Moore, who is leading the office.

Aldermen React to Mayor’s ‘Hard Choices’ in ‘State of the City’ Speech

City Council members are still digesting Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s “State of the City” address, in which she revealed an $838 million budget shortfall. We get reaction from Alds. Raymond Lopez and Nicholas Sposato.

CPS Unveils Englewood STEM High School After Controversial Closures

On Tuesday, Chicago Public Schools will welcome the inaugural class of students to Englewood STEM High School, 18 months after the district voted to close four other local high schools.

Social Worker Shares Intimate Stories from Chicago’s Mental Health System

What is the connection between mental health, trauma and Chicago’s high homicide rate? A new book by Jonathan Foiles aims to answer that question.