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Magritte Brings Surrealism to Art Institute of Chicago

The great surrealist Rene Magritte has an exhibition at the Art Institute that delves into the early part of his career, when he evolved as an artist and created many of the dream-like paintings that came to identify his signature style. We revisit our story on “Magritte: The Mystery of the Ordinary.”

Air Traffic Recovering

Flight delays and cancellations are expected to continue at Chicago’s two airports following a fire being set at a radar facility in Aurora on Friday.

Construction Begins at Wrigley

The long anticipated $575 million renovation of Wrigley Field begins today, without a lot of fanfare. Why? And what will the ballpark look like next year? 

“Big Cat” Williams on Bears vs. Packers

James "Big Cat" Williams breaks down the Bears' brutal loss to division rival Green Bay.

Editorial Cartoon Shows Impact of Abuse

A new editorial cartoon addresses the long lasting impact of abuse. Scott Stantis, the cartoonist behind the autobiographical essay, discusses what he says is his best piece of work.

Celebrating the First Lady of Children’s Music

Chicago's Ella Jenkins has been writing and performing music for children since the 1950s. She turned 90 recently, and Jay Shefsky has a portrait of the beloved and influential artist.

White Sox Captain Paul Konerko Retires

Chicago White Sox captain Paul Konerko played his final game on Sunday, wrapping up a 16-year career on the South Side.  

Viewer Feedback: 9/29

We share what you had to say about recent stories when we read some of our viewer feedback.

Weekend Events Around Town: 9/26-9/28

Hyde Park Jazz Festival, Oktoberfest Chicago, and Randolph Street Market Festival; Chicago Tonight knows what’s going on this weekend.

Web Extra: The Week in Review: 9/26

Joel Weisman and his guests delve further into the upcoming mayoral election. 

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 9/26

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss this week’s headlines. 

Hines Veterans Affairs Scandal

Chicago Tonight takes an exclusive look inside the embattled Hines VA Hospital.

Wall Street Suffers as Tech Stocks Shrink

The only thing to cheer on Wall Street today was that trading finally ended. The markets take a tumble, dragged down by an Apple.

How Healthy is Diet Soda?

A recent study argues diet soda may put consumers at risk for diabetes.

‘I’ll Drink to That’

Style legend and Chicago native Betty Halbreich talks about her life as perhaps the fashion world's preeminent personal shopper.