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Chicago Man Charged in Dual Carjackings of Porsche, SUV

A Chicago man from the South Side is facing felony criminal charges after he allegedly carjacked a Porsche and another vehicle that had two children in it on the Near North Side.

12 Things to Do This Weekend: Jan. 16-20

Tributes to Martin Luther King Jr., hot jazz, theater festivals and dumplings usher in the weekend. Here are a dozen things to do in and around Chicago.

January 15, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the Jan. 15, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Passion for Design Leads to Career in Handmade Leather Goods

A Chicago leather craftsman is wrapping up his first year as an entrepreneur creating leather products in the form of shoes, bags and even greeting cards. 

Chicago Prepares to Declare Climate Emergency

A resolution introduced at Wednesday’s City Council meeting calls for an emergency “climate mobilization” on a scale not seen since WWII.

Date Set for Trial of Man Accused in Murder of CPD Cmdr. Paul Bauer

Jury selection in the trial of 46-year-old Shomari Legghette will begin Feb. 27, just over two years since Chicago Police Cmdr. Paul Bauer was fatally shot in a downtown stairwell.

Pelosi Names Schiff, Nadler as Prosecutors for Trump Trial

The seven-member prosecution team will be led by the chairmen of the House impeachment proceedings, Reps. Adam Schiff of the Intelligence Committee and Jerry Nadler of the Judiciary Committee.

Governor’s 1st Year: Pritzker on Pot, Madigan and Pensions

One year ago, Illinois got a new leader when J.B. Pritzker was sworn in as the state’s 43rd governor. Pritzker reflects on his first year in office and looks ahead to what’s next.

Englewood Aldermen Address Political Divisions at Historic Town Hall

Can one Chicago neighborhood overcome its political divisions to exert more influence in City Council? Five aldermen representing portions of Englewood held a historic town hall Tuesday to try and do just that.

Newest National Park Quarter Inspires Collectors with Fruit Bats

In just a few weeks, there’s a very good chance you’ll have fruit bats in your pocket. The United State Mint will release a quarter on Feb. 3 featuring the National Park of American Samoa, which is home to giant bats.

Flu Facts: Debunking Common Flu Myths

It’s winter, which means it’s flu season. We get a check-up on common misconceptions about the flu and flu shots with Dr. Marielle Fricchione, head of the Chicago Department of Public Health's immunization program.

Brookfield Zoo Euthanizes Second Beloved Lion in Less Than 2 Weeks

Following what appears to have been a tragic accident, the zoo reported the death of its female African lion, Isis, less than two weeks after the loss of her mate, Zenda.

How the Warren Court Helped Create the US We Know Today

A new book explores the landmark years in which the Supreme Court reshaped the course of the United States. We discuss “Democracy and Equality” with University of Chicago law professor Geoffrey Stone, who co-authored the book.

Crain’s Headlines: Pot Sales Slump in Week 2 of Legalization

Sales statewide slid from more than $2 million in the opening days to about $1.2 million as dispensaries struggled to keep shelves full.

House Votes Wednesday to Send Impeachment Articles to Senate

The U.S. House is set to vote Wednesday to send the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump to the Senate, and pressure was mounting Tuesday on senators to call fresh witnesses for the historic trial.