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Left Wing ‘Tea Party’ Growing in Chicago

Behind the new movement called Indivisible that has bubbled up in Chicago and around the nation in response to the election of Donald Trump. 

CPS Freezing up to $69M in School Spending to Help Fill Budget Gap

Chicago Public Schools announced Monday it will implement new cost-saving measures as it works to fill its 2017 budget hole, this time freezing as much as $69 million in school discretionary funds.

Appeals Court to Weigh In On Constitutionality of Trump Travel Ban

President Trump’s spokesman believes the travel ban is constitutional – a federal appeals court will weigh in on Tuesday.

Israeli Consul General Talks Trump, Iran and Settlements

As Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu visits Britain and calls for more sanctions on Iran, the new Israeli Consul General to Chicago is here to talk about the future of U.S.-Israeli relations.

Shoe Repair Dynasty: A Dozen Cobblers Across 3 Generations

An 83-year-old cobbler inspires a shoe repair dynasty that spans three generations.

A Big Bet on a Grand Bargain

Senate leaders’ bipartisan salve to Illinois’ budget troubles is on tap for a vote in Springfield this week.

Meteor Lights Up Skies Above Chicago, Midwest

A bright meteor streaked across skies in Chicago and the Midwest at about 1:30 a.m. Monday. 

February 6, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Feb. 6, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Viewer Feedback: ‘Birds Have Got to Toughen Up’

Our story about feral cats killing huge numbers of birds generated quite a bit of debate.

Bruce Rauner Hires Leslie Munger as Deputy Governor

Former Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger will return to state government at her former, $135,000 salary. Friday afternoon Gov. Bruce Rauner’s office announced that Munger has been brought on as a deputy governor.   

Chicago-Based Climate Change Skeptics Eager for Trump to Reset ‘Fake Science’

With an expected audience of officials appointed by President Donald Trump, the Heartland Institute hopes to reset U.S. climate policy, which is also the theme for its upcoming International Conference on Climate Change.

The Week in Review: Trump Calls Chicago 'Totally Out of Control'

President Trump calls Chicago "totally out of control." Mayor Rahm Emanuel says enough talk, send in federal resources. Gov. Rauner calls for a budget with cuts, revenues and reforms as the state’s credit rating takes another hit. These stories and more with Joel Weisman and guests. 

CTU Members Take Protest to City Hall on First Furlough Day

More than 200 union members filled the fifth floor at City Hall, taking seats on the floor to grade papers, plan class assignments and hear “lessons” on school revenue, clinician services and the protection of immigrant students.

Former Johnson Publishing Building Considered for Landmark Status

The landmark designation process started Thursday for the 110,000-square-foot S. Michigan Avenue building designed by black architect John Warren Moutoussamy.

Doomsday Clock Moves 30 Seconds Closer to Midnight

Is rhetoric edging us closer to doomsday? Last week, the Doomsday Clock edged 30 seconds closer to midnight, putting the world two and a half symbolic minutes away from global annihilation.