SORT Order Oldest FirstNewest First Has Video - Any -YesNo FILTER Date Range Start date End date Category - Any -Arts & EntertainmentBusinessCrime & LawEducationHealthPoliticsScience & NatureSports Keyword(s) Aug 1, 2018 Ask Geoffrey: How Now, Chicago Cows? Some 20 years after they stampeded along Michigan Avenue, Chicagoans are still moo-ved by the memory of Cows on Parade. Geoffrey Baer revisits the 1999 art project in this encore edition of “Ask Geoffrey.” Jul 31, 2018 Archaeological Dig at Gray-Cloud Home Attracts Neighbors, History Buffs Archaeologists are nearing the end of a monthlong dig in the city’s Old Irving Park neighborhood. What they’re looking for – and what they’ve turned up. Jul 31, 2018 10 Things to Do This Weekend: Aug. 2-5 A massive music festival, local talent, craft brews and thought-provoking plays usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago. Jul 31, 2018 NASA’s Mission to ‘Our Star’ Named After UChicago’s Eugene Parker Next week, the retired University of Chicago astrophysicist, 91, will watch as a probe named in his honor is launched from the Kennedy Space Center and catapulted to the sun’s corona. Jul 31, 2018 World’s Next Largest Telescope Hopes to Answer Question of Life Beyond Earth There’s a telescope under construction in Chile, and it’s slated to be the world’s largest – if it’s completed in time. Jul 31, 2018 July 31, 2018 - Full Show Watch the July 31, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Jul 31, 2018 Destruction of the City’s Last Waterfall Begins Chicago is losing its last waterfall. We follow up on an earlier story to see the beginning of its demolition in River Park. Jul 31, 2018 CPS Watchdog: Byrd-Bennett Helped Company Land $67M in Contracts A for-profit company that contracts with Chicago Public Schools comes under fire in a new report for its connections to convicted former CPS CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett. Jul 31, 2018 Lollapalooza Security Tightened, But Challenges Persist The annual music festival gets underway Thursday in Grant Park. Why this year’s four-day event comes with tightened security measures. Jul 31, 2018 University of Chicago Plays Key Role in Trying to Save Niger’s Heritage What a leading paleontologist in Chicago is doing to help the country of Niger save and display its rich cultural heritage. Jul 31, 2018 10 Outdoor Spots to Unwind and De-Stress in Chicago Despite its moniker as “The City that Works,” Chicago features plenty of places to get away from the city’s hustle and bustle. Here are 10 spots to zen out in the city this summer. Jul 31, 2018 Van Dyke Case: Trial Venue Won’t Be Decided By New Judge A new judge won’t be brought on to decide whether the high-profile murder trial of a Chicago police officer will be moved out of Cook County despite a “novel” argument by defense attorneys. Jul 30, 2018 Emanuel Challenger Lightfoot, Police Union Tear Down Consent Decree The Chicago Police Department is one step closer to making reforms, but a draft consent decree is drawing criticism, and the police union has vowed to sue. We speak with FOP President Kevin Graham. Jul 30, 2018 Allegations of Abuse at Chicago-Area Shelters Housing Migrant Children A ProPublica Illinois investigation uncovers allegations of abuse, inappropriate relationships and threats at nonprofit shelters housing migrant children. We speak with reporter Melissa Sanchez. Jul 30, 2018 Emanuel, Burke Sued Over Workers’ Compensation Why a longtime political gadfly and a city worker are suing Mayor Rahm Emanuel and powerful Ald. Ed Burke in federal court. Load More Thanks to our sponsors: