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Weekend Best Bets: Garden Walk, Craft Beer in Lincoln Park

Stroll through gardens, sample craft beer, watch movies under the stars, tour "green" homes and more this weekend.

Law Firm Releases Report on Civil Suits Against Chicago Police Officers

A new report clears a division of the city's law department of intentional misconduct, but makes more than 50 recommendations to improve the practices of the division, which defends Chicago police officers against allegations of misconduct and civil rights violations.

Rudy Giuliani: Chicago a ‘Shooting Gallery’

Republican former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani on Thursday didn't hold back his criticism of Chicago's ballooning murder rate and the handling of it by his counterpart, Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

Can Trump Speech Heal Republican Divisions?

The Republican National Convention has had its share of snafus and circus-like moments in its first three days. Representatives from the Illinois delegation say they hope Thursday is the night that changes all that.

Illinois Delegate Thrown Out of RNC for Racist Post

An Illinois delegate for Donald Trump had her credentials revoked after Illinois Republican officials determined she was behind a racist Facebook post.

Photos: RNC Convention 2016, Day 3

Day three of the Republican National Convention proved to be the liveliest one yet. Donald Trump made an appearance, Ted Cruz was booed for not endorsing Trump and Mike Pence accepted the Republican vice presidential nomination.

Illinois Delegates Erupt in Anger Over Cruz Speech

First there was warm applause, then restlessness, then all-out anger and rage. U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz began his speech Wednesday by congratulating Donald Trump, but he did not mention the GOP presidential nominee's name again.

A Look Ahead at the Illinois Delegation’s Final Day at Convention

Thursday is the final day of the Republican National Convention. Find out what’s in store for the state’s delegation.  

July 20, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the July 20, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Former IL GOP Chair: Trump ‘Not Fit to be Commander-in-Chief’

Attending the Republican National Convention has not changed former Illinois GOP chairman Pat Brady’s position on Donald Trump. 

Parents, Aldermen Call for New Revenue for Schools

During a City Council meeting on Wednesday, a handful of aldermen introduced a package of ordinances that the group Parents 4 Teachers hopes will increase funding to CPS and spare further budget cuts.

Tips for Staying Cool, Avoiding Illness During a Heat Wave

With temperatures expected to soar into the mid 90s this week, learn about how you can stay cool and avoid heat-related illnesses. 

Judge Rules Against Independent Redistricting Measure

The latest attempt to wrest control of legislative redistricting from state lawmakers was handed a setback Wednesday morning. 

Downers Grove Teen is Illinois’ Youngest Delegate

An interest in politics was a way for 17-year-old Carl Miller and his grandfather, Arthur Siml, to bond. Then it grew into an obsession. Now it has taken them all the way to Cleveland for the Republican National Convention.

Congressman: Trump Probably Won't Build Actual Wall

It is one of the cornerstones of Donald Trump’s campaign platform, but a high-ranking Republican congressman on Wednesday told the Illinois delegation that Trump's promise to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border amounts to little more than a metaphor.