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Northwestern Researchers Reverse Age-Related Memory Loss

Neil Shubin, University of Chicago paleontologist and one of our favorite explainers of all things scientific, joins us to discuss stories making news in the world of science.

An ‘Open Swim’ in the Chicago River is in the Works for September

Doug McConnell has swam in New York’s Hudson River, the Boston Harbor and even the English Channel. Now he wants to make a splash in his own city.

May 21, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the May 21, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Gullivers Selling a Slice of Chicago Restaurant History

A famous Chicago pizza joint is filled with antiques, and they’re all going to be part of an unusual estate sale. We go for a look.

Study Finds ‘Promising’ Results for Lung Cancer Detection Using AI

Artificial intelligence outperformed radiologists in identifying lung cancer as part of first-time screenings, according to a new study. The technology also produced fewer false positives and negatives.

OPRF High School to Reprint Yearbooks After Racist Gestures Found in Photos

The suburban school district’s Board of Education voted Monday to spend $54,000 to reprint the books after more than a dozen photos were found of students displaying an upside-down “OK” hand gesture.

Rahm Emanuel to Contribute to ABC News, The Atlantic

Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has at least two new gigs after wrapping up his second term in office. He joins the broadcast network as a contributor and The Atlantic as a contributing editor.  

Funeral Set for Marlen Ochoa-Lopez

The visitation, funeral and burial will take place this week for Marlen Ochoa-Lopez, who was strangled and whose baby was cut from her womb late last month.

Asian Carp DNA Found in Chicago Area Near Lake Michigan

Officials say genetic material from Asian carp has been detected near Lake Michigan, but a follow-up search turned up none of the invasive fish.

May 20, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the May 20, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Lightfoot Recounts Ancestor’s Tragedy in the Jim Crow South

The little-known story of Lori Lightfoot’s grandfather who was murdered in the Jim Crow South nearly 100 years ago.

Lightfoot Signs Executive Order Curbing Aldermanic Prerogative

Within hours of being sworn in, Mayor Lori Lightfoot signed an executive order that aims to significantly curb aldermanic prerogative. She made signing it her first order of business as a demonstration she’ll bring change to the city. 

Aldermen on Governing with Mayor Lori Lightfoot

As Mayor Lori Lightfoot takes aim at City Council corruption, we talk with four aldermen about how they’ll work with the new mayor.

Before She Was Mayor: An In-Depth Profile of Lori Lightfoot

From humble beginnings in Massillon, Ohio, to a high-powered federal prosecutor – to mayor of Chicago. Our in-depth profile of the events that shaped the life of Lori Lightfoot.

Rare Albino Alligator Arrives at Brookfield Zoo

Snowflake, a 16-year-old American alligator, is estimated to be one of just about 100 albino alligators in existence.