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Property Tax System ‘More Regressive’ in Cook County, Report Finds

A bombshell report on Cook County’s property tax system exposes flaws in how the assessor determines how much residents owe in property taxes. 

In ‘Bunny Bunny,’ Tapping Into Gilda Radner’s Sad Clown

You will catch only a brief glimpse of the big explosion of hair, but in “Bunny Bunny” at Mercury Theater Chicago you will fully feel the manic energy and rapid-fire comic responses of Gilda Radner.

Viewer Feedback: ‘We’re Sadly Creating a Bunch of Addicts to Devices’

Your thoughts on the effects of screen time on young children, and react to our story about a Chicago man who stumbled across a rare and valuable work of art at a thrift store.

Photos: Animals at Brookfield Zoo Get Valentine’s Treats

Date or no date, single or taken, animals at Brookfield Zoo experienced Valentine’s Day with the best kind of gift: food.

Critics of O’Hare Express Train Say Emanuel on Wrong Track

Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants everyone to get on board with an ambitious plan for an express train between downtown and O’Hare, but would taxpayers be the ones taken for a ride?

Feb. 15, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Feb. 15, 2018 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Stephen Warde Anderson: One-of-a-Kind Painter Has One-Man Show

Weird and wonderful artwork created far outside the mainstream. We meet up with a most unusual painter from Rockford.

Florida School Shooting Spotlights Need for Mental Health Services

The 19-year-old suspected of opening fire Wednesday inside a Florida high school had a troubled past. A pair of experts discuss mental health issues and how the threat of violence impacts young people.

West Town Textile Studio Finds Common Threads with Community

On Chicago’s West Side, an artist-run production weaving mill and a social service agency work together to weave adults with intellectual disabilities into the fabric of their community. 

Chinese New Year is Here: What’s in Store for the Year of the Dog?

Friday marks the start of the Chinese New Year and ushers in the Year of the Dog. We discuss the history and traditions of the vibrant holiday and festival.

Suspect in Fatal Shooting of Police Commander Bauer Held Without Bond

A Cook County judge has denied bond for Shomari Legghette, a four-time felon charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Chicago Police Department Commander Paul Bauer this week.

Rauner Re-election Budget Plan Puts Burden on Local Governments

Gov. Bruce Rauner on Wednesday laid out a $37.6 billion spending plan that heavily relies on the income tax increase he constantly bemoans and calls for balancing the budget largely by shifting costs to local governments.

Adler’s Popular ‘What is a Planet?’ Exhibit Returns This Week

Starting Friday, planetarium visitors will have another chance to explore the ever-evolving way humans view the universe.   

Feb. 14, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Feb. 14, 2018 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Von Steuben Robotics Team Leads the Way for Girls in Science

Meet the team from Von Steuben High School that’s on its way to the prestigious U.S. Open Robotics Championship.