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Illinois Man, 66, Identified as Suspect in Virginia Shooting

An Illinois man from Belleville is identified as the lone gunman who opened fire Wednesday morning at a park in Alexandria, Virginia.

June 14, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the June 14, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

In Homan Square, 102-Year-Old Building Gets a New Life

The 225,000-square-foot Sears and Roebuck printing facility was once described as its own city within the city of Chicago, but it’s been closed for decades—until now.

Lipizzan Horses Trained in Dressage a Noble Mix of Athlete, Artist

On a horse farm north of Chicago, a European tradition combines artistry and athletic prowess. We meet some of the star athletes–and the ponies that will someday take their place.

What the US Can Learn from Southeast Asia

An alliance of Southeast Asian countries turns 50. What the Western World can learn from it.

10 Things to Do This Weekend: June 15-18

Street festivals, vintage sales, funny femmes and plenty of tacos usher in Father’s Day weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago. 

Chicago Teachers Offer Plan to Better Handle Student Trauma

Local teachers are recommending changes to Chicago Public Schools to offer better support to students dealing with poverty, homelessness and violence.

3.3 Million-Year-Old Fossil Reveals Evolution of Human Spine

What the nearly complete skeleton of a 2 1/2-year-old child tells researchers about the history the human spine – and human evolution.

Ask Geoffrey: White Castle Inspired by Chicago Water Tower?

Was the design of White Castle restaurants based on a Chicago landmark? Geoffrey Baer has the answers you crave.

Big Property Tax Hike for Chicago Homeowners

Chicago residents should expect to pay about 10 percent more in property taxes. 

June 13, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the June 13, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

The Illinois Executive Mansion Gets a Makeover

A leaky roof, rotting walls and crumbling stairs – that was the condition of the Illinois executive mansion in 2015. Now a renovation of the 161-year-old mansion is underway.

It’s ‘A Whole New World’ for Disney Composer Alan Menken

What does it take to adapt a classic Disney musical for a live audience? We sit down with the award-winning composer to talk about remaking “Aladdin,” and the “keys” to his success.

Chicago’s Taxi Industry Is In Crisis: Can It Be Saved?

Since ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft hit the Chicago market in 2013, overall taxi ridership in the city has taken a plunge. We discuss the future of Chicago’s cab industry.

Russia’s Election Meddling More Extensive Than Originally Thought

New details on the Russian cyberattack before the 2016 election, and how Illinois was affected.