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New Report Recommends Graduated Income Tax for Illinois

A prominent local tax watchdog group says Illinois government would gain $2 billion with a graduated income tax.

April 30, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the April 30, 2018 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Spring Planting Starts with Soil Preparation

As any good gardener knows, the key to healthy plants is starting with good soil. The team from the Organic Gardener helps us prepare our garden for spring planting.

Chicago Newspapers Trade Barbs as Print Model Struggles

The Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago Tribune take shots at each other as both newspapers struggle to survive. Columnists Neil Steinberg and Eric Zorn weigh in.

As We Live Longer, Can We Also Live Well?

An expert on aging talks about the possibilities and problems that come with living longer.

Bill to Legalize Industrial Hemp Passes Illinois Senate

Agriculture advocates say industrial hemp would offer Illinois farmers an additional crop – one with a lucrative future.

Bill to Create Urban Agriculture Zones Passes Illinois House

A bill aimed at breaking up food deserts in Chicago and other cities across the state by establishing “urban agriculture zones” moved forward last week in Springfield.

Ex-Police Detective Sued by Man Freed After Wrongful Murder Conviction

After spending 22 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, Thomas Sierra is suing the city of Chicago and the detective he claims framed him for a 1995 murder.

Chicago Man Facing Federal Charge After Near North Carjacking

The 23-year-old suspect is accused of carjacking multiple vehicles last week. He faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted.

Visceral Dance and Chicago Philharmonic Revive Haunting ‘Dream’

Nick Pupillo’s haunting, hourlong narrative work, performed in collaboration with the Chicago Philharmonic, highlights the impressive dramatic skills of the Visceral dancers.

Shedd Aquarium Welcomes 6 Wood Ducklings

New residents of the aquarium’s “At Home on the Great Lakes” exhibit are spending their first days bonding with their mother. 

Former Nepalese Child Laborer Seeks to Empower Women, Children

Meet Nasreen Sheikh, a former child laborer who is using her past to improve the lives of women and children around the world.

Web Extra, The Week in Review: A New Level of Newspaper Rivalry?

Paris Schutz and guests discuss the newspaper rivalry between the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times, and more.

The Week in Review: Mayor Emanuel Faces Increasingly Crowded Field

A caravan of candidates vow to take on Mayor Rahm Emanuel. A push to regulate gun shops fails. Assessing the Bears first round draft pick. And what does the future hold for Chicago’s newspapers?

Joffrey Ballet Celebrates a Wild and Crazy Swedish-Style ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’

You will never experience anything quite like it. Alexander Ekman’s “Midsummer Night’s Dream” is now receiving its North American premiere by the Joffrey Ballet, and it is a monumental achievement on every level.