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Supreme Court Closing Decisions

The Supreme Court hands down the last of the 2013-2014 session decisions. We hear from Constitutional experts and former Supreme Court clerks about the rulings.

Examining the State Budget

A new state budget that both Republicans and Democrats say is out of whack goes into effect tomorrow, with a few new wrinkles. Paris Schutz has latest. 

Proposed Lucas Museum Site Problematic

So what exactly would be wrong with building the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in a parking lot between Soldier Field and McCormick Place? 

A Surreal Summer

The great surrealist Rene Magritte gets an exhibition at the Art Institute that delves into the early part of his career, when he evolved as an artist and created many of the dream-like paintings that came to identify his signature style.

Big Changes for Chicago Public Schools

We dive into recent headlines surrounding Chicago Public Schools.

Viewer Feedback: 6/30

We share what you had to say about recent stories when we read some of our viewer feedback.

Judge Rules Against Term Limits, Redistricting

Petitions calling for limiting Illinois legislators’ terms and political redistricting hit a major road block that could keep them off the November ballot. 

Weekend Events Around Town: 6/27 - 6/29

A triathlon, a Greek food festival and a symphony performance; Chicago Tonight knows what’s going on this weekend.

Web Extra: The Week in Review: 6/27

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the next mayoral election in the web extra video.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 6/27

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss this week's headlines.

Rejection in Black-and-White

Apparently Chicago's silent film studio received enough unsolicited manuscripts to craft a form letter to silence prospective writers.

Supreme Court Still in Session

We take a look at some of the Supreme Court rulings so far during this session, and preview what cases are to come.

The Civil Rights Movement 50 Years Later

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. reflects on the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

World Triathlon Runs Through City

Chicago is the only U.S. stop on the eight city worldwide triathlon circuit this weekend.

Summer Reading Picks

No more pencils, but plenty of books. As we gear up for summer, we discuss some of the hot reads for the season with our literary panel.