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Chicago Mayor’s Race: Gutierrez Out, Garcia ‘Taking a Closer Look’

There may soon be tidal waves in the race for Chicago mayor, should Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle run, or should County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia take a second shot at the city’s top job.

10 Things to Do This Weekend: Sept. 13-16

Punk rock bands, tons of tacos, cultural celebrations, butterflies and yoga usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

Sept. 12, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Sept. 12, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

‘Peacebook’ Festival 2018 Gets Assist from the Wu Tang Clan

Tap, rap, and a whole lot more when Collaboraction’s performance festival visits the West Side.

The New Techniques (and Big Money) Behind Political Ads

Campaigns are buying TV ads, web banners, and producing a wealth of videos for social media, and they’re using technology to target voting blocs with ever-increasing precision.

Apple Unveils New Phones and Watches

Longtime Apple watcher and former Chicago Sun-Times columnist Andy Ihnatko weighs in on the tech giant’s newest offerings.

Nearly 20 Years Later, ‘Cha-Cha Slide’ Still Gets People Moving

Meet the South Side native whose line dance became a worldwide phenomenon.

Van Dyke Case: Jury Selection Continues as Defense Weighs Trial Options

The lead attorney for Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke says it’s too early to decide whether he will opt for a jury or bench trial. Meanwhile, day two of jury selection brought the total number to 10.

Ask Geoffrey: The Independent Order of Odd Fellows

A viewer spots a Blue Island building with an image of three chain links on its facade. Geoffrey Baer has the scoop on the odd fellows behind that insignia in this encore edition of Ask Geoffrey.

UIC Professor Developing Finger-Prick Blood Test for Toxic Metals

If successful, the portable, smartphone-sized sensor will measure human exposure to toxic metals like lead and manganese using a single finger prick of blood  – and deliver results in minutes.

Caregivers, Researchers Recount Toll of Alzheimer’s, But Remain Optimistic

Despite the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers, caregivers and advocates are optimistic about the future. “I see a treatment, it’s going to happen,” said William Klein, a professor at Northwestern University.  

Study: Civilian Complaints Can be Used to Predict Future Police Misconduct

Researchers from Northwestern University and the University of Chicago found that Chicago police officers with the highest number of complaints are responsible for a significantly higher share of civil litigation payouts.

Sept. 11, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Sept. 11, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Looking Back and Ahead: Durbin Talks Kavanaugh, Chicago Mayoral Race

News of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s decision not to run again caught the senator by surprise. “I think it’s a wide-open contest at this moment,” Sen. Dick Durbin said on Chicago Tonight.

Olympic Legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee Talks Perseverance, Women’s Sports

She won back-to-back Olympic medals in the seven-event heptathlon and still holds the world record of 7,291 points in the event. We talk sexism in women’s sports and more with Jackie Joyner-Kersee.