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Former Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Trump Impeachment Inquiry

He has experienced how it feels inside a White House facing the threat of impeachment. Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel offers his take on the impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump.

The Impeachment Process: How It Works

Now that an official impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump has been launched, how exactly does impeachment work, and what are the next steps?

Crain’s Headlines: Inspire Brands Gobbles Up Jimmy John’s

The corporate parent of Arby’s, Sonic Drive-Ins and Buffalo Wild Wings is adding Jimmy John’s to its widening roster of restaurant chains.

September 25, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the Sept. 25, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Democrats, Republicans React to Launch of Impeachment Inquiry

How is a formal impeachment inquiry likely to play to voters? We ask Tom Bowen of New Chicago Consulting and Jennifer Nevins, a self-described pro-Trump conservative activist.

Memo: Trump Prodded Ukraine Leader on Biden Claims

President Trump repeatedly prodded Ukraine’s new leader to work with the U.S. attorney general and lawyer Rudy Giuliani to investigate Democratic political rival Joe Biden, according to a rough transcript summarizing the call.

CTU, CPS Leaders Offer Contract Updates as Strike Authorization Results Loom

The head of Chicago Public Schools remains confident a strike can be avoided, but on the eve of a key vote, Chicago Teachers Union leaders say they’re ready for a work stoppage if they can’t get written assurances on staffing and class sizes.

10 Things to Do This Weekend: Sept. 26-29

German brats and beers, aerial acrobats, monster trucks and a bungalow tour usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

A Spoonful Less Sugar, Tad More Fat: US Diets Still Lacking

Americans’ diets are a little less sweet and a little crunchier but there’s still too much sugar, white bread and artery-clogging fat, a study suggests.

5 Fall Theater Recommendations from Hedy Weiss

There is a great variety of theater on stage in Chicago this fall. Critic Hedy Weiss recommends her current favorites.

Pelosi Orders Impeachment Probe: ‘No One Is Above The Law’

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi launched a formal impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump on Tuesday, acquiescing to mounting pressure from fellow Democrats.

Northwestern Launches Hub to Boost Science via Artificial Intelligence

How does scientific discovery happen? And what goes right when the process works? Those are some of the questions behind a newly launched center at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. 

Former Lake County Politician Aaron Lawlor Discusses Addiction, Recovery

He was a fast-rising Republican politician whose career came crashing to a halt last year. Now sober, Aaron Lawlor says he has given up politics but regained his life – and he’s eager to tell his story.

Brookfield Zoo Adopts 2 Stranded and Injured Sea Lions

The population at Brookfield Zoo is growing. Last week, the zoo adopted two California Sea Lions – both with health issues. We meet Carolyn and Sabiena as they get physical exams at the zoo.

Crain’s Headlines: Investors Weigh Effects of Climate Change

Investors in municipal bonds are increasingly weighing the effects of climate change in their calculations, and a new report out Tuesday from Moody’s Investor Service indicates Illinois bonds are not going to benefit from the new math.