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Harms Woods Near Glenview is Illinois’ Newest Nature Preserve

The state has recognized a 169-acre section of Harms Woods, which is home to 400 different plant species, as an official state nature preserve, the highest level of protection for land in the state.

Eddie Johnson Responds to Trump Barbs: ‘I’m Doing the Right Thing’

In skipping President Donald Trump’s speech Monday to police chiefs in Chicago, the city’s top cop earned a vote of no confidence from the local police union’s board, and a rebuke from the president himself.

October 28, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the Oct. 28, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

2019 Chicago Festival Guide

Gear up for nature walks, art shows and holiday markets of all sizes across Chicago and the suburbs. 

Chicago Teachers Strike Extends to 8th Day

While city negotiators reached a tentative agreement Sunday with striking members of SEIU Local 73, a deal with the Chicago Teachers Union has remained elusive.

Special Needs Families Hope Chicago Strike Will Bring Change

For seven school days, Mila Cohen’s 14-year-old daughter retrieved her backpack and urged her mother toward the door — her usual morning routine before Chicago teachers went out on strike.

Trump’s Visit to Chicago Creates Stir Before He Even Arrives

President Donald Trump’s visit to Chicago is stirring up a tempest in the city that he’s repeatedly derided as the poster child of urban violence and dysfunctional Democratic politics.

Islamic State Still Poses a Threat After Al-Baghdadi’s Death

Eliminating the Islamic State group’s elusive leader gives President Donald Trump a new argument for leaving Syria, but the U.S. military campaign against the extremists is far from finished.

Cleaning Plant Troubles Could Lead to Hospital Tool Shortage

 Hospitals could soon face shortages of critical surgical tools because several plants that sterilize the equipment have been shut down, government health officials said Friday.

Facebook Launches a News Section – and Will Pay Publishers

The “News Tab,” a new section in the Facebook mobile app, will display headlines — and nothing else — from the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, BuzzFeed News, Business Insider and the Los Angeles Times, among others.

Battle Shields and War Bonnets: Field Exhibit to Showcase Native American Women and Warriors

The first-of-its-kind exhibit in 2020 will explore the history and culture of the Apsáalooke people, an indigenous group known for its horsemanship, artistic pursuits and matriarchal ways of life.

The Week in Review: End in Sight for Chicago Teachers Strike?

The Chicago teachers strike heads into its second weekend. Will classes resume Monday? Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants help from Springfield to close a budget gap. And the Cubs go back to the future with their new manager.

No Breakthroughs Friday as Chicago Teachers Strike Heads Into Weekend

CTU President Jesse Sharkey said both sides are now focused on the “key issues” as they work to finalize a new contract. “I’m still hopeful,” Sharkey said Friday evening. “It’s stressful, there’s pressure … I remain hopeful that we can get it done.”

Retailers Pull Johnson’s Baby Powder After Recall

Walmart, CVS and Rite Aid have pulled some or all 22-ounce bottles of Johnson’s baby powder from shelves to avoid confusing consumers, after a minuscule amount of asbestos was found in one bottle.

Illinois Tech Gets $150M Gift to Train Students for Tech Careers in Chicago

Ten business leaders are behind the donation – the largest cumulative gift in the university’s history – which will fund scholarships and new campus facilities.