SORT

FILTER


 

Weekend Events: White Sox Home Opener, CHIRP Record Fair, Shakespeare

Celebrate the season at the White Sox home opener, or freshen up your collection of vinyl, take in a few Latino films, get inspired by Shakespeare and rub elbows with robots. 

WTTW Organic Garden Springs Back to Life

Winter’s (mostly) behind us and we’re ready to grow! It might not quite feel like it yet, but spring is here and it’s time to head back to the garden. The Organic Gardener Jeanne Nolan joins us to prepare WTTW’s organic garden for a fruitful growing season.

Former Clerk to Merrick Garland Speaks About Working with Nominee

What's it like to work with Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland? We speak with one of his former law clerks about what it's like to work with the judge.

April 6, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the April 6, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Chicago's Latino Artists in Spotlight as Biennial Conference Kicks Off

A major citywide exhibition of local Latino artists coincides with a biennial conference of international art scholars held for the first time in Chicago.

New Cook County Hospital Redevelopment Plans

Ambitious plans to redevelop the vacant old Cook County Hospital building. Why County Board President Toni Preckwinkle thinks it might actually happen this time.

‘Bag Lady,’ Selfie Pioneer Lee Godie Gets Chicago Exhibition

Self-portraits by the late outsider artist, taken in photo booths which used to accompany Chicago's bus stations, are at the center of a new exhibition opening Friday at the Intuit Art Center in Noble Square.

Climate Disruption and the Path to a Sustainable Future

A recent report from the Obama administration warned that changes to the climate could lead to thousands more Americans dying prematurely every year from a variety of causes. Local scientist and professor Seth Darling discusses the challenges of climate disruption and shares his thoughts on creating a path to a sustainable future.

Hershey Felder Sings Praises of Legendary Songwriter Irving Berlin

“Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin” returns to Chicago’s Royal George Theatre this week. Pianist and actor Hershey Felder joins us in conversation and performance to demonstrate the timeless appeal of the great American songwriter. 

Transforming the Classroom to Personalize Learning

Some schools are changing the structure of the classroom and how students are learning. Brandis Friedman visits one West Side charter school that's taking a personal approach to learning.

Chicago Police Department Under Scrutiny Amid Cheating Probe

More scrutiny on the Chicago Police Department. On Tuesday, a City Council member called for the abolishment of the Independent Police Review Authority, and a new report cites allegations that the fiancée of new police superintendent Eddie Johnson is part of a probe into cheating on a lieutenant’s exam.

Delegate Math: The Wisconsin Primary and the Presidential Race

Presidential candidates are competing for a win in Tuesday's primary in Wisconsin. James Warren of the Poynter Institute joins us to talk delegate math and what that means for the contenders on both the Democrat and Republican side.

April 5, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the April 5, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Chicago Veterans Aim to Cultivate Peace in Afghanistan Through Farming

Could a spice help rebuild Afghanistan? Could it decrease the production of poppy for opium? Meet three Chicago war veterans who have started a business with these goals in mind.

Classifying Candy? Field Museum's Got You Covered

Field Museum curators break down the taxonomy of candy in a new "Brain Scoop" video.