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Meteor Lights Up Skies Above Chicago, Midwest

A bright meteor streaked across skies in Chicago and the Midwest at about 1:30 a.m. Monday. 

February 6, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Feb. 6, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Viewer Feedback: ‘Birds Have Got to Toughen Up’

Our story about feral cats killing huge numbers of birds generated quite a bit of debate.

Bruce Rauner Hires Leslie Munger as Deputy Governor

Former Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger will return to state government at her former, $135,000 salary. Friday afternoon Gov. Bruce Rauner’s office announced that Munger has been brought on as a deputy governor.   

Chicago-Based Climate Change Skeptics Eager for Trump to Reset ‘Fake Science’

With an expected audience of officials appointed by President Donald Trump, the Heartland Institute hopes to reset U.S. climate policy, which is also the theme for its upcoming International Conference on Climate Change.

The Week in Review: Trump Calls Chicago 'Totally Out of Control'

President Trump calls Chicago "totally out of control." Mayor Rahm Emanuel says enough talk, send in federal resources. Gov. Rauner calls for a budget with cuts, revenues and reforms as the state’s credit rating takes another hit. These stories and more with Joel Weisman and guests. 

CTU Members Take Protest to City Hall on First Furlough Day

More than 200 union members filled the fifth floor at City Hall, taking seats on the floor to grade papers, plan class assignments and hear “lessons” on school revenue, clinician services and the protection of immigrant students.

Former Johnson Publishing Building Considered for Landmark Status

The landmark designation process started Thursday for the 110,000-square-foot S. Michigan Avenue building designed by black architect John Warren Moutoussamy.

Doomsday Clock Moves 30 Seconds Closer to Midnight

Is rhetoric edging us closer to doomsday? Last week, the Doomsday Clock edged 30 seconds closer to midnight, putting the world two and a half symbolic minutes away from global annihilation. 

City’s Goals for O’Hare Expansion Include More Gates, Competition

Negotiations are underway between the city and United and American Airlines over a new gate lease agreement that could determine O’Hare’s future development for a generation.

‘Chicago Voices’ Concert Showcases Diverse Local Talent

A major, Chicago-centric concert this weekend showcases the city’s many voices.

Rabbi Herman Schaalman, Interfaith Leader, Dies at 100

We remember Rabbi Herman Schaalman, a Holocaust survivor and legendary interfaith leader who late in life gave up his belief in God.

Jonathan Biss, Acclaimed Pianist, on His ‘Obsessive’ Approach to Music

A studio performance by classical pianist Jonathan Biss.

Chicago Barber’s 1957 Creation Becomes 3-Generation Success Story

When Chicago barber Fred Luster created a new product for his customers in 1957, he couldn’t have known what lay ahead. A look at the history of Luster Products.

Viewer Feedback: ‘The Ban Is Unacceptable’

Viewers weigh in on President Donald Trump’s executive order on immigration and refugees.