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Web Extra: "Wool"

We continue our conversation with "Wool" author Hugh Howey, including how he would reform the publishing industry.

Viewer Feedback: 3/18

Should religious nonprofits get free water from the city of Chicago? We have your thoughts in tonight's Viewer Feedback.

Dyeing the Chicago River Green

Dyeing the Chicago River green for St. Patrick’s Day has been a city tradition since 1962. And it’s been a family tradition since its inception. Meet the men who turn the river bright green each year as we revisit our March 17, 2004 story. 

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 3/15

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

Web Extra: The Week in Review: 3/15

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists delve further into the papal conclave, Pope Francis’ reputation as a man of the people who serves the poor, and America’s reputation within the Catholic Church.

Steinhagen Dies; Shot Former Chicago Cub Eddie Waitkus

Ruth Ann Steinhagen, the Chicago woman who shot and nearly killed former Chicago Cub Eddie Waitkus in 1949, has died.

Weekend Events Around Town: 3/15 – 3/17

Green parades, rivers and livers; Chicago Tonight knows what's going on this weekend.

CPS Transition Plan Underway

Chicago Public Schools CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett released a school safety plan today. It's part of an overall transition plan she says every school that will be closed or receive students will get when she announces her final schools closing list on March 31. Elizabeth Brackett reports.

Real Estate 2013: Where to Buy Now

Now is the time to snag great home deals in Chicago -- but where are the best places to look? We give you the inside scoop.

Water Wars

Residents pay for water, but religious leaders say their organizations should not. Paris Schutz has more on why the issue has brought all faiths together.

Viewer Feedback: 3/14

We have your thoughts about school closures and our interview with Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis when we read some of your

New Pope Elected

Pope Francis, formerly Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina, was revealed today as the newly elected pope.

Competing City Council Factions Take Shape

For the second day in a row, a group of Chicago aldermen have formed a so-called reform caucus.

Catholic World Awaits New Pope as Conclave Begins

As the conclave begins, what’s at stake for the Catholic Church? We break down the process of electing a new pope.

Helen Reddy

Australian pop star Helen Reddy is back on the road after a 10-year hiatus. She joins us to talk about her storied career and her latest projects.