We preview a fresh, exuberant take on Gilbert and Sullivan by the gods of Chicago storefront theater.

A multimillion dollar public-private partnership has attracted donors from all over the world. We show you how it's breathing new life into old athletic fields.

We have your thoughts about the fiscal cliff deal in tonight's Viewer Mail.

Is the Illinois General Assembly one step closer to fixing the country's worst pension system?

An Illinois House committee passes pension reform in the final days of the lame-duck session. We have analysis.

Twenty-two candidates have entered the race to replace Jesse Jackson Jr. in the 2nd Congressional District. Paris Schutz has the latest.

Illinois is racing against the clock to implement the new health care law. We talk about the changes heading our way.

Lovie Smith is out. Who will be in as the Bears' next head coach? James "Big Cat" Williams gives us his take on some of the leading contenders.

James "Big Cat" Williams gives us his Super Bowl picks, and tells us what’s ahead this winter for Big Cat Charities.

Chicago artist Leo Segedin, 86, is still painting about his childhood on the west side, and dancing into old age.

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

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists continue their conversation in a web extra video.

Need some ideas what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what's going on!

Gay marriage has been the focus this week in Springfield, but has there been any actual movement during the Illinois Senate's lame-duck s

Chicago civic groups back bipartisan pension reform, but will it prompt any action in Springfield? Eddie Arruza and his panel discuss the latest developments.