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Airline Disputes Family’s Account of Woman Left at O’Hare

American Airlines says closed-circuit television footage at O’Hare International Airport shows a 67-year-old woman in a wheelchair wasn’t apparently upset or left alone as long as her family claims.

Bono to Speak in Chicago on Fighting AIDS, Poverty in Africa

The lead singer of the rock band U2 is scheduled to appear Thursday at an Economic Club of Chicago dinner meeting.

The Splendor, Invention in Joffrey’s ‘Nutcracker’ Grows Stronger Each Year

Now in its third season, the Joffrey Ballet’s radiant and altogether ingenious production of choreographer Christopher Wheeldon’s Chicago-themed reinvention of “The Nutcracker” is more luminous than ever. 

Dec. 3, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Dec. 3, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Chicago Mayor’s Race: Candidates Challenge Petition Signatures

Candidates for Chicago mayor have now officially entered the rough and tumble part of the contest, and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza says other campaigns are trying to silence her voice.

Illinois’ Bicentennial: People, Places and Things to Celebrate

From its majestic rivers to Lake Michigan, and sky-high architecture to vast, fertile prairies, there really is no other state like Illinois.

Former Chief of Staff Remembers George H.W. Bush

Chicagoan Samuel Skinner knew former President George H.W. Bush, who died Friday at age 94, for nearly 40 years. Skinner joins us in conversation.

Lawmakers Aim to Close EPA Loopholes in Wake of Sterigenics Scare

After reports of a dangerous gas being emitted from several suburban industrial sites, U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth and other lawmakers have introduced a bill that would force the EPA to more quickly disclose similar public health risks. 

‘Rise Up!’ Lifts the Curtain on Era of Social, Theatrical Revolution

In his new book, Chris Jones – my colleague-on-the-aisle in Chicago since the 1990s – has chronicled the American theater in a singularly creative way.

CPS Recommends Closing 2 Charter Schools, Rejecting Proposals for 3 Others

Kwame Nkrumah Charter School and Urban Prep West Charter School have both failed to “provide a high quality education” for their students, the district says.

Nexstar Offers Just Over $4B for Tribune Media

Nexstar is offering to buy Chicago's Tribune Media for about $4 billion Monday, four months after the collapse of a similar bid from Sinclair Broadcast Group.

Chicago Bulls Fire Head Coach Fred Hoiberg

“Decisions like this one are never easy to make, however I felt this was the right choice for our organization at this time,” said John Paxson, Chicago Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations, in a statement.

Ex-Commander Enters Plea in Social Security Fraud Case

A not-guilty plea was entered in federal court by a former Chicago police commander charged with stealing Social Security funds in a scheme lasting more than 23 years.

Survey: Adults Say Drug Abuse, Obesity are Top Health Issues Facing Chicago Youth

Adults in Chicago think drug and alcohol abuse, obesity and depression are among the top 10 health problems facing the city’s youth, according to a new citywide survey.

Embattled Ald. Ed Burke Facing Re-Election Challenge

As powerful Ald. Ed Burke deals with fallout from the federal raid on his city and ward offices, four candidates have quietly lined up bids to try and unseat him in the 14th Ward.