SORT

FILTER


 

Viewer Feedback: ‘The Pods Aren’t the Problem’

We got lots of reaction to our story about Tide Pods. The brightly colored laundry packs might look like candy to children, but have become part of a dangerous social media trend.

Watchdog: Senator’s Behavior ‘Unbecoming’ But Not Sexual Harassment

Illinois’ legislative watchdog says state Sen. Ira Silverstein did not sexually harass a victim rights advocate, but that he did violate the state ethics law.

Chicago Restaurant Week Highlights 370 Spots to Dine

The 11th annual event kicks off Friday and features a record 370 restaurants this year, including 100 new additions. We get a preview of what’s on the menu.

Oscar Nod for ‘Frontline’ Documentary Made by Chicago Team

Oscar nominations came out earlier this week, and the “Frontline” documentary “Abacus: Small Enough to Jail” garnered a nod in the best documentary feature category. It was made by the Chicago team at Kartemquin Films. 

NYC Considers Pay-to-Drive Plan. Could Chicago Be Next?

New York City motorists may soon need to pay a fee to drive in the city’s busiest areas during the week. Is congestion pricing a viable option for Chicago?

Commercial Property Tax Assessments Spark City Council Fight

Powerful Chicago Ald. Ed Burke is under fire once again for an alleged conflict-of-interest violation involving two downtown buildings.

On the Ice With Bradie Tennell, Team USA Figure Skater

The Winter Olympics begin in just two weeks, and at least one athlete from the Chicago area will be there. Meet a figure skater from suburban Carpentersville who’s been preparing for the games for 17 years. 

Illinois Positioned to Withstand Trump’s Solar Tariff, Experts Say

President Donald Trump’s new tariff on imported solar panels will slow – but not stop – the growth of Illinois’ solar industry, experts say, thanks in large part to the state’s recently passed clean energy law.

Steve Bannon Accepts Invite to Speak at U of C, Students Protest

Students at the University of Chicago protested early Thursday in response to news that former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon had accepted an invitation to speak at the school.

Documentary Showcases Renowned Chicago Canoe-Builder Ralph Frese

The new film “Mr. Canoe” chronicles the life of Ralph Frese, a world-famous canoe-builder and conservationist who ran Chicago’s last working blacksmith shop. 

‘Duerson Act’ Would Ban Tackle Football for Illinois Kids Under Age 12

Nearly seven years after former Chicago Bears safety Dave Duerson took his own life, a bill bearing his name will aim to prevent the disease that is believed to have led to his suicide.

Jan. 24, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Jan. 24, 2018 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Meet John Lausch, Northern Illinois’ New U.S. Attorney

He is the top federal prosecutor in Northern Illinois. On Wednesday, U.S. Attorney John Lausch gave his first interviews since taking the job, sharing his plans to fight crime and corruption.

American Birder Noah Strycker Goes on Epic Quest for His ‘Big Year’

Meet the man who literally went to the ends of the Earth to see as many bird species as possible.

Pregnant at 40, 50 and Beyond: A Look at Childbirth Later in Life

U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth is pregnant – at age 49. Are so-called “geriatric pregnancies” the new norm? And what are the risks of having children later in life? A doctor weighs in on later-in-life childbirth.