A bill that supporters say would make fracking operations in Illinois more transparent cleared its first legislative hurdle last week.

The beautifully thought-out program serves as a subtle but revealing portrait of the deep but varied influences that have taken root in this country.

The embattled former owner of Tronc, which owns the Chicago Tribune and other newspapers, sold the shares to McCormick Media LLC, according to an SEC filing that came late Friday afternoon. 

A new resource is designed to help adolescents and young adults develop job skills, continue their education and overcome barriers to stable employment.

A Park District landscaper who had previously lost his license after a drunk driving conviction is among those found to have operated vehicles without proper documentation, according to a new report.

Paris Schutz and guests discuss unionization effort by dozens of Chicago Tribune employees and the Chicago Bears’ decision to let Cameron Meredith walk.

Sen. Dick Durbin grills Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Chicago homicides are in decline. South suburban Harvey goes belly-up. And Cubs bats come to life despite injury to star slugger Anthony Rizzo.

Watch the April 12, 2018 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

In many ways this show was ahead of its time when it was created. And now, whatever the flaws might be in this 21st century “rotation,” it is worth the price of a ticket for a ride on the “Carousel.”

Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson tells us about a big new cash gift to fight crime, discusses police oversight and more.

We meet some rare and remarkable critters that are part of this weekend’s annual Reptile Fest.

Congress makes another attempt at passing a balanced budget amendment as a new report shows the federal deficit skyrocketing.

The Fair Housing Act of 1968 promised equal access to the housing market for African-Americans. But 50 years later, some say the landmark legislation didn’t go far enough.

Geoffrey Baer hits a triple with three questions about Wrigley Field. 

The 50-year-old gorilla was the zoo’s oldest animal. “Knowing it’s the right decision doesn’t make it hurt any less,” said Amy Roberts, curator of mammals for the Chicago Zoological Society.