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Alex Kotlowitz on ‘An American Summer’ and Violence in Chicago

The author of “There Are No Children Here” tells us about his new book set in Chicago during the summer of 2013.

Report: Young Black Men at High Risk of Homicide by Firearm

In 2016, the number of young black men killed by a firearm in Chicago was nearly 50 times the national rate, according to a new report analyzing such deaths among 15- to 19-year-olds.

Chicagoans Embrace Gamelan, an Ancient Indonesian Art Form

The musical tradition dates back centuries. Meet two groups in Chicago that are keeping the art form alive.

Court Ruling on Jason Van Dyke Sentence Challenge Expected Next Week

The former Chicago police officer is currently slated to get out of prison in 2022. But an upcoming decision from Illinois’ Supreme Court could directly impact that timeline.

Rep. Kinzinger Meets with Trump After Deployment to Border

Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger says his first-hand experience led him to conclude that the situation at the border represents a legitimate national emergency.

R. Kelly Says Ex-Wife Destroyed His Name, Others Stole Money

Embattled R& B star R. Kelly angrily blamed his ex-wife for “destroying” his name and claimed other people stole from his bank accounts in an interview that aired Thursday.

March 6, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the March 6, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Feds to Drop Charges Against Former Congressman Schock

The federal corruption case against former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock is likely to come to a rare conclusion, and it calls into question some apparent missteps along the way.

10 Things to Do This Weekend: March 7-10

Chocolates, an artisan market and a sweet walk in the woods usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

Chicago Business Groups Brace for Next Mayor

Mayor Rahm Emanuel was no stranger to spurring development and chasing ambitious projects. But what kind of relationship will Chicago’s next mayor have with the city’s business community?

R. Kelly Detained After Child Support Hearing

Authorities say the R&B star was taken into custody during a hearing Wednesday in Chicago over $160,000 in unpaid child support.

6 Men Charged in Trio of Harvey Corruption Cases

The defendants include two Harvey police officers, a private consultant to the city and two cousins with “high-ranking relatives” inside the city’s government.

Photographer Laurie Simmons Captures Lifelike Dolls, Fake People

From Meryl Streep to ventriloquist dummies, Laurie Simmons has had some unusual collaborators. We take a look at a career-spanning show by a photographer who populates fantastic worlds.

West Side United Invests in Neighborhoods, Businesses

Over the past two years, a newly formed coalition of health care institutions and professionals has raised $10.5 million to fund initiatives it deems vital to improving the life expectancy of West Side residents.

Study: Female Scientists Receive $40K Less in Federal Funding Than Men

A new Northwestern study is the first to show that female scientists receive less money when applying for federal grants than their male counterparts.