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CPS Inspector General Report Highlights Cheating for Selective Enrollment

An annual report from CPS Inspector General Nick Schuler cites numerous cases of students who live in Chicago suburbs enrolling in the city's elite selective enrollment schools.

'The Greeks' Unearths Ancient Artifacts, History at Field Museum

Explore the grand story of the ancient Greeks and their influence on modern culture as we go inside the Field Museum's new exhibition “The Greeks: Agamemnon to Alexander the Great."

Northwestern Professor Tells Turkish Coming-of-Age Story

In the 1980s, women in Turkey weren't supposed to have adventurous lives. After initially trying to meet the expectations of others, Ozge Samanci finally realized her true calling was to be an artist. She tells her coming-of-age story in her new graphic memoir "Dare to Disappoint: Growing Up In Turkey."

Bears Lose to Lions 24-20

Matt Forte provided his usual dose of highlights. But the result was all too familiar – another home loss for the Bears. James "Big Cat" Williams joins us with his season-ending analysis. 

Viewer Feedback: 'CPD Culture Has to Change'

We share what you had to say about some of our recent stories when we read viewer feedback from the "Chicago Tonight" website, and our Facebook and Twitter pages.

Five Museum Exhibits Worth Checking Out Before They Close This Weekend

Charlie Brown, robots, and mammoths – check 'em out before they disappear in 2016. 

City Releases Internal Emails on Laquan McDonald Shooting

The city of Chicago’s Law Department on Thursday released thousands of internal emails exchanged between city officials regarding the fatal police shooting of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald. The emails provide a behind-the-scenes glimpse into how Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s administration reacted to the shooting that took place on Oct. 20, 2014 and its aftermath.

Chicago Police Department to Expand Taser Use

Mayor Rahm Emanuel announces what he calls "major" new police reforms, including the use of more Tasers, in the wake of last weekend's deadly police shooting.

Holiday Weekend Events: Celebrate the New Year

Spots to ring in the New Year and a peek at what else is going on this weekend–including the final days of the Chicago Architecture Biennial.

Arne Duncan Addresses Gun Violence in Final Speech as Education Secretary

The former head of the Chicago Public Schools gives an emotional final speech in Chicago as U.S. Secretary of Education. The subject of his talk and where he gave it may hint at his future.

Chi-Town Rising on New Year's Eve Brings a Little NYC to Chicago

John Murray is hoping to create a New Year's Eve tradition in Chicago that will rival the annual Times Square party in New York. Murray joins us to provide an inside scoop on Chi-Town Rising.

The Surreal Life: Conjuring Dreams, Reality at the MCA

Surrealism is the focus of a show at the Museum of Contemporary Art. We'll get a tour of the weird and the wonderful.

John Cleese: 'I Can Take Almost Nothing Seriously'

Comedy legend John Cleese talks about the real-life inspiration for "Fawlty Towers" – and tells us why he doesn't think one of his more famous Monty Python skits is all that funny.

Ask Geoffrey: What's the Story with Montrose Beach 'Pier'?

In this encore edition of Ask Geoffrey, our local history expert Geoffrey Baer revisits a Streeterville puppet show, examines underground architecture on the Blue Line and digs deep into the history of Montrose Beach.