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In Chicago, Tour Guides Take Measured Approach to Trump Tower

The 92-story skyscraper is a regular feature of Chicago architecture tours. But a changing political landscape has led some tour guides to be more careful with their comments about the structure.

Brookfield Zoo Welcomes First Baby Reindeer in 37 Years

Just in time for Easter, a reindeer named Bunny gives birth to a male fawn – the first reindeer born at Brookfield Zoo since 1980. 

MCA to Offer Free Youth Admission Starting June 1

Area teens can add one more freebie to their summer to-do lists.

The Week in Review: Turbulent Week for United Airlines

United Airlines faces international scorn for dragging a passenger off a plane. Chicago cops oust their union president. Gov. Bruce Rauner goes on a political tour. And the Cubs raise the championship banner.

Monarch Butterflies Signal Immigrant Support

The orange-and-black insect has flocked to a Chicago neighborhood, but its presence is more of a political act than a natural one.

Attorney: United Passenger Dragged from Plane Suffered Concussion

United Flight 3411 passenger Dr. David Dao was released from the hospital Wednesday night, after being treated for a concussion, broken nose and the loss of two front teeth, according his attorney.

April 13, 2017 - Full Show

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

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Photographer on ‘Heaviest’ Photo He Ever Made

The Chicago Tribune just won its first Pulitzer Prize for feature photography. We talk with Jason Wambsgans, who was awarded the prize.

Scott Simon’s ‘Love Story’ with Chicago Cubs

NPR host Scott Simon on his lifelong love for the Chicago Cubs and what that World Series win meant to him.

Roosevelt Professor Recommends Chicago Charter Moratorium in New Report

With the immediate future of new charter school openings in Chicago already up in the air, a new study now suggests halting charter growth in the city to avoid saturating low-demand neighborhoods with too many schools.

Tax March Chicago to Protest Trump’s Refusal to Release Taxes

Tax Day is coming up and thousands have expressed interest in sending the president a message by protesting his refusal to release his tax returns. “What is he hiding?” asked Tax March Chicago organizer Taran Brar.

Stones Retrospective ‘Exhibitionism’ Rolls Into Chicago

From handwritten lyrics to vintage instruments to iconic outfits, a new look at 50 years of the Rolling Stones.

Will United Airlines Incident Change the Way We Fly?

Viral videos showing a 69-year-old passenger being dragged off a United Airlines flight have sparked public outrage and discussions over passengers’ rights. But will the incident have any lasting impact on air travel policies?

U of C, Rush Among 6 Chicago Hospitals to Earn ‘A’ Grade for Safety

Six Chicago hospitals earned top marks for patient safety in an evaluation by a national nonprofit watchdog group. See which ones made the cut.

10 Things to Do This Weekend: April 13-16

Spring is in the air. From dance parties to an art fair and family Easter party, here are 10 ways to celebrate the weekend in and around Chicago.