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March 17, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the March 17, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Weekend Events: Mavis Staples, Maple Syrup Festival, Cocktail Class

From performances to seasonal treats to a spirited class in Wicker Park, your springtime agenda is in full bloom this weekend.

China's Ancient Terra-Cotta Army Invades the Field Museum

One of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century comes to Chicago: ancient soldiers from an army of Chinese terra-cotta warriors.

Chicago Police Board Approves 3 Finalists for Superintendent

After a nationwide search that lasted nearly four months, three finalists for Chicago police superintendent were named. Among them are 36-year Chicago police veteran Eugene Williams and two outsiders, Cedric Alexander and Anne Kirkpatrick.

Kim Foxx on Primary Win, Broken Criminal Justice System

Kim Foxx easily defeated incumbent Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez on Tuesday night with 58 percent of the vote. “I knew from my conversations from people throughout the county that there was discontent, that there was a real consensus of a need for change,” Foxx said.

March 16, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the March 16, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Illinois ‘Monster’ Mystery Solved in Part by Field Museum Scientists

The Field Museum's extensive collection of fossils helped answer a scientific question about a bizarre, ancient creature.

Studio Gang-Designed Writers Theatre Opens in Glencoe

The curtain is going up on one of the most highly anticipated new theater complexes in the Chicago area, and it’s ready to put on a show. And the show begins outside the building. 

Obama Taps Chicago Native Merrick Garland for Supreme Court

Chicago native and Chief Judge for the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals Merrick Garland is President Barack Obama's choice to replace the late Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court.

Primary Coverage: Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Race

By late Tuesday night, incumbent commissioners Mariyana Spyropoulos and Barbara McGowan were ahead for the six-year term positions along with newcomer Josina Morita. 

Incumbents Safe, Few Surprises in Illinois’ US House Races

As expected, no incumbent congressman in the Chicago metro area appears to have been knocked off the general election ballot by primary challengers.

Primary 2016 Coverage

Check election results and analysis of top local and statewide contests, and find out how many early ballots were cast this year in Chicago.

Presidential Front-Runners Trump and Clinton Win in Illinois

Donald Trump is the winner in Illinois, gaining 24 delegates in the state's Republican presidential primary. On the Democratic side, Hillary Clinton eked out a close victory over Bernie Sanders.

Kim Foxx Wins Cook County State’s Attorney Race

Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez lost her bid for re-election to Kim Foxx in a race that was widely seen as a referendum on her handling of the police shooting of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald.

Dorothy Brown Declares Victory in Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court Race

Incumbent Dorothy Brown declared victory on Tuesday night, winning 47 percent of the vote with 95 percent of precincts reporting.