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Police: Woman Attacked, Sexually Assaulted in Rogers Park

The 31-year-old victim said she was grabbed and assaulted while walking southbound on the 6600 block of North Clark Street on Wednesday evening.

R. Kelly Sex Tapes: From Duffel Bag to National Circulation

An acquaintance of R. Kelly’s recalled how the singer once lugged a duffel bag everywhere — to recording studios, film sets and gyms. Stuffed inside, she said, was a collection of his homemade VHS sex tapes.

Feds: Charity Funneled Millions in College Bribery Scam

The mastermind of a wide-ranging college admissions scandal set up a charity that wove a deep web of deception and fraud to mask bribes and payoffs,according to prosecutors and tax documents reviewed by The Associated Press.

A New Champ is Crowned at the CPS Spelling Bee

Fifty-one students faced off Thursday in the annual citywide spelling competition, and a new champion was named to represent Chicago Public Schools in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. “Chicago Tonight” stopped by for a look.

Illinois Senate Approves Bill to Raise Smoking Age to 21

A year after lawmakers approved an identical bill that was vetoed by then-Gov. Bruce Rauner, senators vote 39 to 16 to raise the age from 18 to 21 for the legal purchase and use of tobacco products and e-cigarettes.

March 14, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the March 14, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

33rd Ward Candidate Forum: Rodriguez Sanchez vs. Incumbent Ald. Mell

A community activist and the incumbent daughter of a City Council dynasty face off ahead of the April 2 runoff election.

Why Aldermen Who Need Extra Help Call Ed Burke

For years, Ald. Ed Burke ran what amounts to an employee loan-out program from his perch as head of City Council’s powerful Finance Committee. “It’s a way of exercising control,” said one City Hall staffer.

Better Business Bureau Warns of Spring Flooding Scams

With conditions perfect for flooding, the Better Business Bureau’s Chicago division is urging area residents to take precautions when hiring contractors to address flooding-related damages. 

Jussie Smollett Pleads Not Guilty to New Felony Charges

The “Empire” actor entered the plea after his case was assigned to a new judge. He faces more than a dozen charges stemming from a staged attack he allegedly planned against himself.

R. Kelly Appears in Chicago Court in Child Support Case

R. Kelly’s publicist says the R&B singer wants his child support payments lowered, but it doesn’t appear that they were reduced during the most recent hearing in the case.

US Grounding of Boeing Jet Shows Limits of Company’s Clout

Bowing to international pressure, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that Boeing 737 Max 8 and Max 9 aircraft in the U.S. were being grounded following the Ethiopian Airlines disaster.

City Council OKs Lincoln Yards, Police Academy

Two major projects – both of them controversial – got the full City Council vote Wednesday in Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s second-to-last meeting.

March 13, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the March 13, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

10 Things to Do This Weekend: March 14-17

A green river, St. Patrick’s Day parades, nature photos and Indian dances usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.