Our science guy, Neil Shubin, joins us to talk about the link between our bodies and the universe around us.

Today, Illinois observed Casimir Pulaski Day. We look back at a 2011 story from Paris Schutz about the history behind this holiday that's unique to Illinois.

Illinois lawmakers take up pension reform after four failed votes last week. Carol Marin goes one-on-one with Rep. Elaine Nekritz.

The legendary journalistic duo of Bill Kurtis and Walter Jacobson join us with perspective on their 40-plus year career.

We hear what you had to say about last week's special, Chicago Tonight: Targeting Violence, in tonight's Viewer Fe

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

In this web extra conversation, our Week in Review panelists chat about Michelle Obama’s trip home to Chicago to promote her “Let’s Move” anti-obesity campaign. They also weigh in on the First Lady’s surprise turn as a presenter at the Oscars.

Translucent seal intestines, jumping in the lake and communal soup. Chicago Tonight knows what's going on this weekend.

Chicago Tonight held a special live program at 7:00 pm about violence in Chicago. Read a recap of our online chat, featuring Director of CeaseFire Illinois Tio Hardiman and our own correspondent, Paris Schutz.

Since the high-profile murder of her 15-year-old daughter, Hadiya Pendleton’s mother has jumped head first into the national debate on guns. She joins us to explain why.

The structure of Chicago gangs isn't what it used to be. The hierarchical organization of the past is largely gone, replaced by many smaller and fractured groups. We talk to three men with experience in dealing with gangs who give us their view of why young people belong to gangs and carry out violence.

The city's top cop and the county's prosecutor explore the best ways to control guns on the street and why guns are so easily accessible.

Elizabeth Brackett takes a look at gun violence through the lens of the public health system rather than the criminal justice system.

We explore the impact of street violence on Chicago youth.

Defense is one of many areas facing cuts in Congress' expected sequester. Economics professors debate what this means for your budget.