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Bond Set at $5M for Suspect in Illinois Triple-Killing

A judge set a $5 million bond Friday for a state corrections officer who’s charged in the Christmas Day shootings of his wife, adult son and another man in a small eastern Illinois community.

10 Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Chicago

Ready to ring in the ‘20s with a roar? Whether you’re feeling sporty or prefer to go glam (or do both!) we’ve got 10 ideas for your big night out.

Ex-CPS JROTC Instructor Charged With Sexually Assaulting Student

Brian Travis was arrested on Christmas Day at O’Hare International Airport and charged with sexually assaulting an underage female student from an Albany Park neighborhood high school.

Another Executive Departs as Boeing Tries to Correct Course

Mike Luttig, who will retire next week, is the latest executive to leave the beleaguered company. In addition to CEO Dennis Muilenburg who was pushed out this week, Kevin McAllister, the head of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, was forced out in October.

12-Year-Old Jahkil Jackson is Helping the Homeless, Inspiring His Peers

A young Chicagoan is celebrating the season of giving year-round with his “blessing bags.” Jahkil Jackson tells us about his mission to help the homeless and his recent appearance on Marvel’s “Hero Project.”

Starting Next Week, Demand for Legal Pot Likely to Exceed Supply

In less than a week, marijuana will be legal in Illinois. Cannabis dispensaries are preparing for long lines and excited customers, but it’s likely that not everyone who wants it will be able to legally buy it, at least not right away.

From the Archives: John Callaway Interviews PBS Icon Fred Rogers (1985)

At a time of great division in the U.S., a little bit of Mr. Rogers can go a long way to remind us of simpler times. We revisit a 1985 interview between Fred Rogers and original “Chicago Tonight” host John Callaway.

Ask Geoffrey: Chicago Tribune – The Original Google?

Before search engines and Wikipedia, where could Chicagoans go when they needed to know something fast? Geoffrey Baer serves up the story of a popular information service.

5 Smart Money Moves as 2019 Comes to a Close

With Christmas behind us, it’s beginning to look a lot like tax season. We get year-end tips from David Henderson, a CPA at the firm of Duggan Bertsch in Chicago.

First Ads for 2020 Census Launch in Remote Alaskan Villages

The first ads for the 2020 census launched this week in a remote part of Alaska with plans for an advertising campaign for the rest of the country slated for next month, the U.S. Census Bureau said Thursday.

December 26, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the Dec. 26, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Bears Face NFC North Rival Vikings in Season Finale

The Bears look to end a disappointing season on a high note with a win over the Vikings. Former Bears offensive lineman James “Big Cat” Williams gives us his take.

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

Winter birds, beer steins, poinsettias and bicycles usher in the post-holiday weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

Amid Sprawling Federal Probe, State Ethics Commission Gets to Work

A new state commission has just over three months to come up with recommendations on how Illinois can “improve public trust in government.” On Monday, the group had its initial meeting in Chicago.

How Rockford Dramatically Improved its Homicide Clearance Rate

Chicago police officials have long admitted they struggle solving homicides, but a city just west of Chicago has seen an almost miraculous improvement in its homicide clearance rate – and it coincides with a different approach to policing.