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The Surprising Story Behind ‘Whistler’s Mother’

We visit the Art Institute of Chicago to find out more about the 19th century oil painting “Arrangement in Grey and Black, Number One” – commonly known as “Whistler’s Mother.” 

10 Things to Do This Weekend: May 11-14

Celebrate Mother’s Day with spring blooms, handmade designs, food trucks and more. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

May 10, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the May 10, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Democrats Call for Special Prosecutor After FBI’s Comey Fired

A retired former FBI supervisor and two former assistant U.S. attorneys share their reactions to the ouster of FBI Director James Comey.

Hop Dreams: Lagunitas Looks to Global Future for Craft Beer

Brew news with Lagunitas Brewing Company founder Tony Magee.

Illinois Senate Passes Bill to Expand Taxpayer-Funded Abortions

In passing House Bill 40, Illinois senators tossed a political hot potato into Gov. Bruce Rauner’s lap ahead of the 2018 gubernatorial campaign.

‘True History’ of H.H. Holmes Examines Life, Career of Serial Killer

Adam Selzer, author of the new book “H.H. Holmes: The True History of the White City Devil,” joins us to discuss the latest chapter in a story that's already more than a century old.

Ask Geoffrey: A ‘Pipe Dream’ of the 1893 World’s Fair

Geoffrey Baer explores an eccentric architect’s wacky proposal for the World’s Fair.

Former Fashion Photographer Finds Beauty in Nature

After 20 years in the fashion industry, Owen Deutsch wasn’t planning on getting back into photography. But then he discovered a new subject: birds.

Chicago Bolsters Graffiti Removal Fleet, Kicks Off Cleaning Sweeps

The city’s neighborhood cleaning program kicked off this year with additional graffiti-removal crews and new chemical-blasting trucks.

State’s Office of Tourism Reports ‘Robust Growth’ in 2016

Illinois’ fiscal woes do not appear to be discouraging out-of-towners from visiting, according to figures released by the state’s Office of Tourism.

Report: Budget Impasse a ‘Stunning Failure of Leadership’

The political inertia that’s left Illinois without a budget can’t continue, according to a report released Tuesday by the non-partisan Civic Federation. 

May 9, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the May 9, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

North Branch Redevelopment Plan Reflects Change in Economy

Plans for new office buildings, apartment complexes and hotels along the North Branch of the Chicago River are underway.

Graphic Artist Returns to Chicago to Inspire Next Generation

Craig Rex Perry grew up in Englewood and has studied and worked around the world. We catch up with him in Kenwood during a master class on cartooning – and careers.