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Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich Grants First Prison Interviews

Two journalists talk about their recent interviews with the imprisoned former Illinois governor.

Sloane Stephens’ Coach Kamau Murray on ‘Impossible’ US Open Win

We speak with tennis coach and Chicago native Kamau Murray, who founded XS Tennis in 2005 on Chicago’s South Side.

A World of Art This Weekend at Expo Chicago 2017

Contemporary artwork is in the spotlight. We get a behind-the-scenes preview of Expo Chicago, the citywide art show at Navy Pier and other city destinations.

Crossbow Hunting Allowed in Illinois Under New Law

Starting Oct. 1, crossbows can be used to hunt deer and turkey in Illinois thanks to a state law signed last week.

Chicago Reporter Analysis Shows Slow Progress on Police Reform

A scathing federal report on the Chicago Police Department outlined 99 recommendations for reform. But an analysis by an online investigative site says only six of those recommendations have been fully implemented so far. 

15 Men Seek Exoneration in Lawsuit Claiming Chicago Police Corruption

More than a dozen residents of the former Ida B. Wells housing project say they were framed and intimidated by a former Chicago Police Department sergeant. Now they are seeking to have their convictions overturned.

Chicago Shop Plays Key Role in Keeping World’s Ensembles in Tune

Chicago Tonight visits a little shop in Chicago for a look at how to rejuvenate pitched percussion instruments – and gets a history lesson in concert tuning.

Chicago’s Great Forgotten Food Festival

The Taste of Chicago may be the granddaddy of local food festivals, but it was not the city’s first. We remember a 1977 event that offered another “taste of Chicago” at McCormick Place.

How Arrupe College is Reinventing Higher Education

In 2015, Loyola University Chicago started a two-year college to provide high-quality education to low-income students. Now the school has graduated its first class of students.

Jim Tilmon a Pilot and Pioneer Who ‘Just Wanted to Fly’

He has worn many hats throughout his extraordinary life. The Emmy Award-winning broadcaster and weatherman talks about his long and storied career.

Cook County Board to Consider Repeal of Soda Tax

Is the Cook County sweetened beverage tax about to fizzle out?

University of Chicago Ties for No. 3 Spot on Best Colleges List

The new U.S. News and World Report college rankings are out. See which Illinois schools made the list.

Sept. 12, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Sept. 12, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

US Economy Grows, but Uncertainty Clouds Federal Reserve

Median incomes in America are on the rise. What will be the response of a Federal Reserve Board with vacancies?

Chicago Shop Plays Key Role in Keeping World’s Ensembles in Tune

We visit a little shop in Chicago for a look at how to rejuvenate pitched percussion instruments – and get a history lesson in concert tuning.