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Lightfoot Outlines Memorial Day Weekend Safety Plan

We trail Mayor Lori Lightfoot as she outlines her safety plan for the holiday weekend and addresses the controversy over her security detail.

102-Year-Old Pianist Honored at Palmer House Empire Room

Dorothy Olson Pauletti was a working pianist in Chicago for more than 75 years. On Thursday, the 102-year-old was honored for her achievements and performed for guests at her favorite room in which to play.

Judge Orders Jussie Smollett Case File to be Unsealed

A Cook County judge vacated a sealing order that had kept the case file removed from the public eye following intense public scrutiny over the prosecution’s handling and dismissal of the high-profile case.

Sibling Penguin Chicks Born at Shedd Aquarium

Both penguin chicks came from eggs laid by the same pair of penguins, Chile and Jr. The hatchlings are the second and third Magellanic penguins born and bred at Shedd Aquarium. 

Chicago-Based Netflix Series ‘Easy’ Wraps After 3 Seasons

Chicago-based writer and director Joe Swanberg has been shooting “Easy” in Chicago for the past three years. He tells us about the central theme of the show – and the role the city plays.

Research Finds Early Childhood Education Strengthens Families

Nobel Prize-winning economist James Heckman tells us how early childhood education can impact a person’s life well into middle age.

May 23, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the May 23, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Chicago Bank CEO Charged with Trying to Trade Loans for Trump Post

Stephen M. Calk was arrested Thursday in New York City on a financial institution bribery charge. He is scheduled to appear in Manhattan federal court in the afternoon.

‘American Taliban’ Lindh Freed After 17 Years in Prison

John Walker Lindh, 38, was released Thursday from the federal prison in Terre Haute, Indiana. He spent more than 17 years in prison after pleading guilty to providing support to the Taliban.

United CEO Vows to be Aboard 737 Max When Its Cleared to Fly

CEO Oscar Munoz says he will be aboard United Airlines’ first flight of a Boeing 737 Max once regulators agree to let the aircraft fly again.

Spotlight Politics: Mayor Lightfoot vs. the Council Machine

Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued a stern warning to City Council members in her inaugural address. Our politics team tackles that story and other headlines in our weekly roundtable.

CTU Prepares for Contract Fight with New Mayor

Chicago Teachers Union members call on Mayor Lori Lightfoot to make good on promises for educational equity. Meanwhile, upheaval at a Chicago Public Schools board meeting.

New Mayor, New Solutions to Chicago’s Finances? Local Analysts Weigh In

It’s her first week in office, but Mayor Lori Lightfoot doesn’t have time to waste when it comes to city finances. How can Chicago address its fiscal troubles?

Marijuana is a Psychoactive Drug. But is it Really a Medicine?

Marijuana laws are changing rapidly, but as of now, adults can use it recreationally in just 10 states. Medical marijuana, however, is legal in 33 states. So which is it: A pleasure drug or a pharmaceutical one?

May 22, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the May 22, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”