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Could Climate Change Lead to a Global Water Crisis?

Cape Town, South Africa, could soon be the first major city to run out of water. What lessons can Chicago share – and learn?

A Very Volatile Stock Market: Should Investors Worry?

The Trump administration is playing down the historic stock market downturn. We discuss the seesawing financial markets and what they may foretell.

Cautionary Tales of City Life by Chicago Painter Bill Walker

We take a look at the powerful—and sometimes graphic—works of art featured in the exhibit “Bill Walker: Urban Griot” at the Hyde Park Art Center.

Bill Would Allow Illinois Residents to Challenge Environmental Permits

A bill to be filed this month would ensure Illinois residents are able to challenge certain permits issued by state regulators, giving them legal standing to sue over environmental concerns such as air pollution and contaminated groundwater.

Study: Teens Want Mobile Health Units to Address Sexual Health

A new University of Chicago study finds 92 percent of teens who received sexual and reproductive health care via mobile health units would recommend their friends use them too. 

Viewer Feedback: ‘These Cages Must be Outlawed Across the U.S.’

Viewers react to our story about where Trader Joe’s gets some of its pork products.

Jeanne Ives Asks ‘What’s Offensive?’ About ‘Provocative’ Campaign Ad

Gov. Bruce Rauner’s challenger, state Rep. Jeanne Ives, R-Wheaton, says she’s been surprised by the “hysteria” surrounding a new ad her campaign released Friday. 

Feb. 5, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Feb. 5, 2018 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Chicago Weighs Allowing ‘Free-Floating’ Car-Sharing

A new model of car-sharing is poised to make its debut in Chicago, but some aldermen are sounding the alarm about how it may impact street parking.

John Mahoney, ‘Frasier’ Dad and Steppenwolf Actor, Dies at 77

Actor John Mahoney died Sunday at the age of 77. He was best known for his role as Martin Crane in the hit series “Frasier,” but Mahoney was also a long-time ensemble member at Steppenwolf Theatre.

Paul Vallas, Former Schools Chief, Ponders Mayoral Run

Chicago’s mayoral election is a little over a year away, but Mayor Rahm Emanuel is already taking shots at former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas, even though Vallas hasn’t officially jumped into the race—yet.

Chicago Police Forming Joint Task Force to Crack Down on Carjackings

Reports of carjackings rose more than 45 percent in Chicago last year, and through the first weeks of 2018, there have been more than three carjackings reported in the city per day, on average. 

Chickens and Goats in the Backyard: Raising Livestock in Chicago

How feasible is raising livestock in the city? An urban agriculture advocate weighs in.

Wilmette Man Completes Walk Across US for Parkinson’s Disease

Bill Bucklew walked more than 2,500 miles across the country in two months to raise funds and awareness for Parkinson’s disease. “I have a whole range of emotions right now,” he said upon walking his final mile.

Advocates Look to Suspend Hearings in Dynegy Coal Plant ‘Bailout’

A coalition of environmental advocacy groups in Illinois hopes to put the brakes on a Rauner administration proposal that would relax pollution rules for eight downstate coal plants owned by Dynegy Inc.