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Blackhawks Fire 3-Time Stanley Cup Winning Coach Quenneville

“This is certainly a very difficult decision,” general manager Stan Bowman said in a statement. “But I believe it is in the best interests of the Blackhawks organization.” 

Election Day Coverage from WTTW News

From the top of the ticket to the Water Reclamation District, we’re covering scores of races today online and on “Chicago Tonight.” Find our latest news and voter information right here at election central.

For Chicago Voters, Confusion Clouds Ballot Questions

Beyond selecting candidates, voters face a number of ballot questions that they’ll be asked to weigh in on. But will the results count?

Nov. 5, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Nov. 5, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Public Health Chief Addresses Lead Contamination in Chicago Homes

The city acknowledges elevated levels of lead in some homes. How concerned should Chicagoans be about the safety of their tap water?

Obama Stumps for Pritzker, Democrats in Chicago

Ten years to the day that President Barack Obama held a Grant Park celebration upon his election as the 44th president of the United States, he was back in Chicago to gin up support for local Democrats.

Trump, Obama Rhetoric Symbolizes ‘Titanic Clash’ of Parties

Closing arguments and tight races on this election eve. Lisa Desjardins of the “PBS NewsHour” breaks down the high stakes of the midterms.

Doris Kearns Goodwin on What Makes for Great Presidential Leadership

Presidents who have effectively led the nation out of trying times seem to share some key attributes. The Pulitzer Prize-winning historian writes about those qualities in her new book “Leadership in Turbulent Times.”

Study: Online Program Helps Prevent Teen Depression

A new study finds an online program that teaches teens coping skills is effective at reducing depressive symptoms, especially among those with more severe symptoms.

McDonald Conspiracy Case Moves Ahead as Judge Refuses to Toss Charges

Three current and former Chicago police officers accused of trying to cover up details of the Laquan McDonald shooting will stand trial for their alleged crimes.

DryHop, Lincoln Park Zoo to Release IPA Inspired by Rare New Zealand Bird

For the second time this year, Chicago’s DryHop Brewers is joining forces with Lincoln Park Zoo in the name of wildlife conservation, this time for a rare and endangered New Zealand bird.

Election 2018: A Last Look at the Races to Watch

With less than 12 hours left before polling places open, it’s time for a recap of the races to watch in Illinois. Carol Marin and guests take a last look at some of the hottest.

Chicago Mayor Drops Plan to Sell Mural Worth Millions

Mayor Rahm Emanuel has dropped plans to sell a city-owned mural by local artist Kerry James Marshall. A Nov. 15 auction was expected to bring in more than $10 million for a major makeover at a library.

10 of the Most Interesting Polling Places in Chicago

If you’re voting on Election Day, odds are you’ll cast your ballot at a church, school, library, or police station. But with more than 2,000 polling precincts across the city, there are a few unexpected polling places in the mix. Here are 10.

City Knew About Elevated Lead Risk with Water Meters in 2013

City officials were aware of data that showed elevated lead levels in the water of homes that had recently had water meters installed, according to a 2013 study by the city’s Water Department and the U.S. EPA.