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Sanj Mohip: Candidate for Illinois Lieutenant Governor

“A lot of candidates say they want to be the mouthpiece for their party or their movement; I would like to be the earpiece,” says Sanj Mohip. Learn more about this candidate.

Kash Jackson: Candidate for Illinois Governor

“I want to start fixing the problems in this state without putting the burden on the citizens of Illinois,” says Kash Jackson. Learn more about this candidate.

Evelyn Sanguinetti: Candidate for Illinois Lieutenant Governor

“You can’t overturn decades of mismanagement in just four years. We need another term to finish our fight for reform in Illinois,” says Evelyn Sanguinetti. Learn more about this candidate.

Bruce Rauner: Candidate for Illinois Governor

“This election isn't about Republican vs. Democrat. It’s about the people of Illinois vs. our corrupt political insiders,” says Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner. Learn more about this candidate.

Juliana Stratton: Candidate for Illinois Lieutenant Governor

“We need to lift up your voices, we need to bring people together to move our state forward,” says Juliana Stratton. Learn more about this candidate.

JB Pritzker: Candidate for Illinois Governor

“We face big challenges, and under Bruce Rauner things have only gotten worse,” says JB Pritzker. Learn more about this candidate.

Lyric Opera Chicago Orchestra Goes on Strike

The musicians’ strike has led the venerable opera company to cancel some performances and issue an apology to patrons.

Oct. 8, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Oct. 8, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

JB Pritzker Fields Questions from High School Students

Democratic nominee for governor J.B. Pritzker answers questions from 70 Mikva Challenge high school students – some of whom will be first-time voters in November.

Van Dyke Prosecutor Joseph McMahon Reflects on High-Profile Trial

The special prosecutor in the Jason Van Dyke murder trial talks with us about one of the highest-profile cases in Chicago history.

Behind the Scenes with ‘Tootsie’ Stars Santino Fontana, Lilli Cooper

A song-and-dance version of the 1982 movie “Tootsie” has its pre-Broadway engagement in Chicago. We speak with two of the show’s stars.

‘Uneventful’ First Weekend in Jail for Jason Van Dyke

Cook County Jail officials say the Chicago cop recently convicted of second-degree murder is being housed in a single cell and closely monitored for his safety and security.

Making Deals With the Devil in the Bloody Brilliant ‘Witch’

Now receiving an altogether riveting world premiere production at Writers Theatre, “Witch” is a pitch-black fairy tale for our times, and one that is not to be missed. 

EPA Collects Soil from 100 Properties on Southeast Side for Manganese Testing

Soil samples have been collected from more than 100 properties as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency continues to assess the threat posed by brain-damaging manganese emitted from nearby industrial sites.

Oct. 5, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Oct. 5, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”