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Shedd Aquarium Offers Free Pass for Veterans Day

Veterans who show their military IDs will receive free access to all exhibits at the museum on Wednesday. 

Lucas Museum Hits Roadblock, New Court Date Set for February

A federal judge on Tuesday did not dismiss legal challenges against the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. 

Communities Drive Effort to Consolidate Select Chicago Public Schools

Several Chicago Public Schools could be consolidating with neighboring schools, if residents in at least two Chicago communities are able to convince the district to take action. Brandis Friemdan has the details on a proposed merger that residents on the Near North Side have been considering.

Physicist Lisa Randall Connects Dark Matter to Dinosaur Extinction

Dark matter: we can't see it, but it's believed to make up 85 percent of all matter in the universe and without it we almost certainly wouldn't be here. Particle physicist and New York Times bestselling author Lisa Randall joins us to discuss her new book "Dark Matter and the Dinosaurs: The Astounding Interconnectedness of the Universe."

Joshua Bell Joins 'Chicago Tonight' for Conversation, Performance

Joshua Bell has been a violin virtuoso since he was teenager in Bloomington, Indiana back in the 1980s. He talks with "Chicago Tonight" about his early years, the greatness of the Stradivarius and his favorite collaborators in this encore presentation. He'll also treat us to a live performance with pianist Sam Haywood.

Chicago Tonight Puzzle Official Rules

Official rules for the Chicago Tonight Puzzle Challenge.

Medical Marijuana Sales Begin in Illinois

Today is the first day of medical marijuana sales in Illinois. Who is buying, who is selling, and is the program here to stay? Paris Schutz has the latest.

Feds: Transgender Student Should Have Access to Locker Room

The U.S. Department of Education ruled that Palatine Township High School District 211 violated a transgender student's right not to be discriminated against when it refused the student unfettered access to the girls' locker room.

Community Unites to Combat Violence on Chicago's West Side

The violence in Chicago continues to spark rage and national headlines. Last week it was the murder of 9-year-old Tyshawn Lee, then 20-year-old Kaylyn Pryor, an aspiring model, was gunned down. This weekend 14-year-old J-Quantae Riles was killed. Eddie Arruza reports on steps being taken on the city’s West Side to combat the violence.

Museum of Science and Industry Sells Trains, Nets 400K

The museum sold five antique trains from its collection at a public auction last month. 

Ted Koppel on America's Vulnerable Power Grid in 'Lights Out'

The veteran journalist who was anchor and managing editor of "Nightline" on ABC from 1980 until 2005 discusses his new book about the risk of cyberattack facing the power grid in the United States and the inadequate measures being taken to protect it.

Chicago Tonight Puzzle: November Challenge

Puzzle lovers, put on your thinking caps and prepare for the first-ever Chicago Tonight Puzzle. We'll stimulate your cerebrums with the first installment of a monthly segment in which we challenge our viewers to solve a puzzle for a chance to win a "Chicago Tonight" prize package.

Dueling Gold Mask(s) of Agamemnon Coming Soon to Field Museum

An original and a reproduction – one of only two in the world – will be on display as part of the Field Museum's "Greeks" exhibit opening Nov. 25.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review, Nov. 6

Joel Weisman and his panel of guests discuss the top stories of the week, including the announcement by Lake County officials that police Lt. Joseph Gliniewicz’s death was a suicide; the tragic murder of 9 year old Tyshawn Lee; the new trailer for Spike Lee's controversial film "Chi-raq"; and news that CPS schools may see thousands of layoffs this winter.