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Jim DeRogatis: ‘A Lot of People Failed a Lot of Women’

The latest on R. Kelly from the journalist who’s been reporting on the Grammy Award-winning R&B star for decades.

Chicago Girls Learn the Ropes of Double Dutch

Memories of jumping rope as a child lures a Chicago woman back to the sport as an adult – and inspires her to start teaching double Dutch to a new generation through her organization Black Girls Jump.

Record Number of Mayoral Candidates Leaves Voters Spoiled for Choice

Chicago voters may want change, but with so many mayoral candidates to choose from, what are they to think? We get election analysis from political reporters Craig Dellimoreo, A.D. Quig and Greg Hinz.

There Are 150-Plus Aldermanic Candidates. Here Are 6 Wards to Watch.

In addition to the very competitive and crowded mayoral contest, voters in all 50 wards are voting for alderman as well. We highlight some of the races to watch.

Feb, 25, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the Feb. 25, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Election Officials to Undecided Voters: Time’s Up

Election day is almost upon us as the 14 mayoral candidates make their final pitches to voters.

Illinois Senate Democratic, Republican Leaders on Budget Priorities

Gov. J.B. Pritzker struck a bipartisan tone in his budget speech. What the top Democrat and Republican in the state Senate think of his proposal.

R. Kelly Pleads Not Guilty to 10 Sexual Abuse Charges

The R&B superstar posted $100,000 bail Monday and walked out of Cook County Jail, where he spent the weekend after being charged in four separate cases late last week.

Field Museum’s First Poet-in-Residence to Host Pop-Up Poetry Stations

Poet Eric Elshtain is one of the museum’s newest additions, and he represents the institution’s latest effort at using art to change the way visitors interact with nature.

Survey: Gun Violence, Bullying Top Social Issues Facing Chicago Youth

Chicago parents say gun violence, bullying and poverty are among the top 10 social issues affecting the city’s youth, according to a citywide survey.

R. Kelly Held on $1 Million Bond

A Cook County judge on Saturday ordered R. Kelly held on $1 million bond, a day after the R&B star was indicted by a grand jury on 10 charges of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. 

Web Extra, The Week in Review: Impact of Jussie Smollett

Eddie Arruza and guests take a dive deep into the broader impact of the Jussie Smollett case.

The Week in Review: Mayoral Candidates Fight to the Finish

Charges for “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett. Accusations, missteps and big money in the run-up to election day. A disturbing revelation about the Aurora mass shooter. And Manny Machado disses Chicago.

R. Kelly Charged With Aggravated Sexual Abuse

Controversial Chicago R&B singer R. Kelly is facing a slew of sexual abuse charges after a video purporting to show him sexually assaulting an underage girl was turned over to Cook County investigators.

New Program Aims to Give Cancer Patients a Road Map for Treatment

Navigating cancer treatment can be overwhelming. A new pilot seeks to improve the process for patients by consolidating all aspects of treatment into one all-encompassing care plan.