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Akram Khan’s Transformational ‘Giselle’ Casts Hypnotic Spell

Akram Khan’s “Giselle” is a hypnotic stunner that injects a primal scream into a story of romantic betrayal and class warfare whose mystical element has long captivated audiences.

Transportation, Jobs at Center of Ambitious Illinois Clean Energy Bill

The Clean Energy Jobs Act aims to move Illinois to 100 percent renewable energy by 2050 while modernizing the state’s transportation sector and creating thousands of new jobs.

Web Extra, The Week in Review: Impact of Mayoral Forums, Media Coverage

Eddie Arruza and guests discuss whether the dozens of mayoral forums hurt or helped voters make decisions.

The Week in Review: Lightfoot, Preckwinkle Head into Historic Runoff

Lori Lightfoot and Toni Preckwinkle will face off in a historic mayoral runoff. Surprises in several aldermanic races. And what role will identity politics play in the election?

Brothers in Smollett Case Say They Have ‘Tremendous Regret’

Two brothers who told police that “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett paid them $3,500 to help stage an attack on himself in Chicago say they regret their involvement in the incident.

Chicago Flamenco Festival Kicks Off Season Full of Dance

From flamenco to contemporary to ballet, dance takes over Chicago area stages this month. 

Preckwinkle Questions Lightfoot’s Progressive Credentials

Mayoral candidate Toni Preckwinkle joins us as her campaign goes after the progressive bona fides of her challenger, Lori Lightfoot.

Feb. 28, 2019 - Full Show

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

Graduated Income Tax Fight Starting Soon

As Gov. J.B. Pritzker moves full steam ahead on a graduated income tax, he says he’s unfazed by warnings that Illinois’ credit could be downgraded.

Chicago Artist Edo Wants to Light Up the World With Color

From clothing to digital art to painting, Chicago artist Edo sees color in all forms. “Color is my thing,” he says. “I want it to light up a room.”

Real-Life ‘Erin Brockovich’ Continues Environmental Activism

Erin Brockovich’s efforts to expose a utility company's contamination of California groundwater were made famous in a 2000 film bearing her name. She joins us to discuss Chicago’s environmental issues.

How Does Ranked-Choice Voting Work?

What is ranked-choice voting? And how could it have impacted Chicago’s Feb. 26 election?

Records: CPD Used CIA-Backed Software to Monitor Social Media Accounts

Chicago police have spent nearly $1.5 million on a social media monitoring software called Dunami since 2014, records show. The ACLU of Illinois has called on CPD to end its use of the "spying software." 

Richard J. Daley’s Rise to Power Fueled by Ambition, Luck

Richard J. Daley’s long climb up the Democratic Party ladder began in the 1930s and was fueled by unfailing loyalty to the party – and an extraordinary series of well-timed deaths.

Cohen Returns to Capitol Hill After Slamming Trump as Liar

President Donald Trump’s former lawyer returned to Capitol Hill on Thursday for hours of closed-door questioning after publicly branding his former boss a racist and a con man.