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Cavalia’s Epic ‘Odysseo’ Gallops onto Chicago’s Lakefront

A big show is brewing under the big top, with a cast and crew of more than 200 – plus 65 horses. We go behind the scenes of “Odysseo.” 

10 Things to Do This Weekend: April 6-9

A “delightful” record fair, drink festivals and giant horse show usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in Chicago.

Virus May Trigger Celiac Disease, Study Says

Nearly 3 million Americans have celiac disease, and a new study links a common but otherwise harmless virus to the condition.

CTU Drops Strike Vote, Encourages Other Action on May 1

The Chicago Teachers Union will not hold a May Day strike, but group leadership is planning a “proportional” response to whatever cuts are made to the end of this school year by Chicago Public Schools.

April 5, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the April 5, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Head of Police Board Says Consent Decree Now ‘Unlikely’

The prospects for police reform without a consent decree from the Justice Department. 

‘Oppositions’ Gallery Exhibit Invites Political Reflection

Curators of a new show at the Jackson Junge Gallery wanted to highlight political issues without taking sides. “I didn’t want it to be a political, Trump-bashing show,” said Chris Jackson, the gallery’s owner and director. 

Chicago Charter Advocates Protest Bill Limiting School Growth

Dozens of charter school advocates and parents gathered outside Will Guzzardi’s Logan Square office Wednesday to protest a bill from the state representative that would limit charter growth in financially struggling Illinois school districts.

World of Robotics and Automation on Display in Chicago

They’re fast, they’re precise and in some cases they’re even ... cute. We visit the trade show Automate to get a look at the latest in robotics.

David Schwimmer on ‘Beyond Caring’ at Lookingglass

Actor David Schwimmer talks television, movies and the new play he brought to Lookingglass Theatre.

Monumental Exhibitions Open Doors to Chicago History

Two shows at the Chicago Cultural Center open doors to a local arts movement from 50 years ago.

Authors, Exonerees Collaborate in New Book ‘Anatomy of Innocence’

A new book tells the stories of people wrongfully convicted of a crime – and how they came to be released.

Why Did State Lawmakers Approve of Cook County Tax Sale Law?

Tuesday marks day two of the semi-annual Cook County tax sale, where those delinquent on their property taxes have their liens sold to private investors, who can then collect massive interest rates. A push to change the system by some public officials has simply raised more questions.

April 4, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the April 4, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Former Ghanaian President on Democracy and Losing Power

John Mahama became president of Ghana following the death of his predecessor in 2012. But when he lost his re-election bid in 2016, he reaffirmed his commitment to democracy and a peaceful transition of power.