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Corpse Flower Sprout Blooms at Chicago Botanic Garden

The giant corpse plant, a titan arum, is now in bloom. See what the plant looks like via the CBG's live stream, and find out about late hours for Tuesday night.

For Expectant Mother, Possible Exposure to Zika a Terrifying Ordeal

The Zika virus has been shown to cause microcephaly and other fetal brain abnormalities. We talk with a local woman, pregnant with her first child, who has been dealing with the terrifying possibility that she and her unborn child may have been exposed to the virus.

Chicagoan's Memories of Cuban Revolution Reflected in Art

Tattoo artist-turned-painter George Klauba was briefly onshore in Cuba while the revolution was underway. For years now, he has focused his artistic energy on remembering a moment in history and putting his dreamlike impressions on canvas.

Lori Lightfoot: Dean Angelo 'Misses the Mark' on Task Force Recommendations

“Mr. Angelo continues to miss the mark when he dismisses the report,” said Lori Lightfoot, chairwoman of the Police Accountability Task Force, in response to comments made by FOP head Dean Angelo during his Monday appearance on "Chicago Tonight."

FOP President Dean Angelo Responds to Task Force Recommendations

Changes are coming to the Chicago Police Department. But are the rank and file on board? We talk with the head of Chicago's Fraternal Order of Police.

Lawmakers on Higher Education Law, Overhauling Public Education Funding

Gov. Bruce Rauner signed legislation Monday to help public universities and community colleges that have seen their financial foothold slip during Illinois’s unprecedented budget impasse. 

Young Hospital Patients, Staff Help Name Shedd Penguin Chick

After Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago patients, families, staff and volunteers took part in a voting contest last week, the 10-month-old penguin previously known as Chick No. 23 is now called Diego.

April 25, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the April 25, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Gannett Makes Bid to Buy Tribune Publishing

Newspaper giant Gannett makes a bid to take over the parent company of the Chicago Tribune. A look at what Gannett's offering, and whether it's likely to succeed.

Governor Rauner Signs Legislation to Fund Higher Education

Gov. Bruce Rauner approves emergency funding for higher education in Illinois. But is it enough to keep Chicago State University and others afloat? 

Photographer Art Fox Shares ‘Broken Journey’ of Migratory Birds

The long voyage of some migratory birds ends in Chicago. How photographer Art Fox is raising awareness of what's called "window kill" at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum.

Animal ‘Selfies’ Captured in Amazon Rain Forest by Field Museum

The Field Museum recently captured some unusual animal portraits with motion-activated cameras in the Peruvian Amazon rain forest.

Documenting ‘the Dead Zone’: Story of Chernobyl from Those Who Returned

Palatine native Holly Morris talks about her new documentary "The Babushkas of Chernobyl," which profiles three grandmothers who chose to ignore government orders and return home to live out their lives near the site of the world's worst nuclear disaster.

Summer Workouts Return to Millennium Park

Fill up your water bottle, grab a yoga mat and head to Millennium Park, where free summer workout classes begin in June. Get the full schedule.

Summit to Honor ‘People’s Mayor’ Harold Washington

Nearly 30 years after his death, the “People’s Mayor” Harold Washington is being honored with a daylong summit, and registration is filling up fast. Paula Thornton Greear with the Chicago Urban League says remembering Washington’s legacy is essential, especially given today’s political climate.