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Subpoenas Issued in Anti-Violence Investigation

Former state officials who helped create and run Gov. Pat Quinn’s troubled Neighborhood Recovery Initiative have been subpoenaed to testify before lawmakers in mid-July.

Combating Bullying

In the wake of some high profile bullying cases, a new state law to address and combat bullying is being signed this week. 

Building a Connection with Cuba

Havana, Cuba is one of the world’s great cities architecturally. It is also economically isolated due to an embargo and the fall of the Soviet Union. And so the city appears frozen in time, filled with charm and seemingly in decay, lacking the resources to restore its crumbling treasures. Geoffrey Baer gets a behind-the-scenes look at a Midwestern university's program that sends architecture professors and students to the country. 

Where's The Beef?

Chicago chefs are rallying against the use of antibiotics in livestock. We debate what this means for city consumers and diners with our panel.

Navy Pier’s Secretive Spending

Chicago’s biggest tourist attraction refuses to reveal how $115 million in government funds are being spent. That’s because operations have shifted from the government-run McPier agency to a private, nonprofit group. 

Crain's Corner

Wisconsin Energy Corp. will acquire Integrys Energy Inc., parent company of Peoples Gas, in a $9.1 billion deal. We look at what the acquisition means for Chicago energy consumers.

Analyzing US Soccer Team’s World Cup Chances

The United States hasn't always understood soccer. But anyone watching the progress of the United States’ national team at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil -- and the enthusiastic support of USA fans – can tell the sport is here to stay. We analyze the U.S. team's chances going forward and discuss the growing popularity of the game.

Outgoing Chicago Symphony Orchestra President Visits

We talk with Deborah Rutter about how she managed to keep one of the world’s greatest musical organizations moving forward.

Vertical Farming’s Rise in Chicago

Is the farm of the future indoors and multiple stories high? Paris Schutz takes us inside some of the area’s vertical farms to showcase the newest food growing technology, and shows us an indoor farm in a building millions of people travel through every day.

Viewer Feedback: 6/23

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

Weekend Events Around Town: 6/20 - 6/22

A breakdance show, a Scottish festival and Chicago's Pride Parade; Chicago Tonight knows what’s going on this weekend. 

Web Extra: The Week In Review: 6/20

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss Cardinal Francis George’s health and candidates to succeed him when he retires as archbishop of Chicago. Also, they weigh in on the Pat Quinn/Bruce Rauner gubernatorial race. 

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 6/20

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

Poll Shows Voters Favor Lower Taxes, Spending Cuts

Despite a cash-strapped state, voters in Illinois favor letting the 2011 income tax expire and cutting spending, according to a new poll.

Supreme Court Ruling Breakdown

The Supreme Court is scheduled to rule on a number of cases with far-reaching implications. We preview the most contentious cases this term that will be ruled on next week and how this will affect future cases moving forward.