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Justice Stephen Breyer: Part 2

In part two of our conversation with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, he talks about different approaches to interpreting the Constitution, and the importance of teaching civics in school.

Soprano Renée Fleming

Opera superstar Renée Fleming tells us why she's doing less singing in Chicago, and a lot more work behind the scenes at Lyric Opera of Chicago. 

Garfield Park Conservatory

More than two months after a devastating hail storm took out its glass roof, Paris Schutz has the story on how Garfield Park Conservatory plans to put it all back together before winter arrives.

Dan Sinker

His racy Twitter posts turned into a hilarious narrative during Chicago's mayoral campaign.

Ask Alpana: 9/13

How much would you shell out for a 200-year-old bottle of wine? Probably not as much as the man who bought one in July, setting a new world record. What did he pay and is the wine worth it? We ask our resident master sommelier in tonight's Ask Alpana.

Elizabeth Brackett Wins 2011 World Triathlon Championship

For the third year in a row, Chicago Tonight's own Elizabeth Brackett won the World Triathlon Championship in her age group.

Patrick Fitzgerald on 9/11 Attacks

United States Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald on his experiences investigating and prosecuting terrorists 10 years after the 9/11 attacks. Ash-har Quraishi brings us the story.

Justice Stephen Breyer

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer talks with Phil Ponce in a rare interview on the direction of the Supreme Court and his book, Making Our Democracy Work: A Judge's View.

New Chicago Tonight Theme Song

We unveil our new show open and brand new theme music.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 9/9

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

Weekend Events Around Town: 9/09 – 9/11

Need some ideas for what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what is going on!

Analysis of President Obama's Jobs Speech

President Obama unveils his much-anticipated jobs plan. Could it get the country working again, and does it have a chance in Congress? Eddie Arruza and his panel look at the proposal.

Quinn's Layoffs & Closings

In the ongoing chess game between Gov. Pat Quinn and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle -- the governor makes his move: announcing major cuts and layoffs. He says it's up to the General Assembly to stop them. Paris Schutz has reaction to today's announcement.

Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis

The battle between the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools intensifies as a handful of schools opt for a longer school day in exchange for financial perks. We talk with CTU President Karen Lewis about that and more.