Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan sues for federal oversight of Chicago police reform—with the city’s blessing. We discuss the lawsuit.

The veteran actors join us to discuss a new show opening Sept. 7 at Steppenwolf Theatre.

Emma Goldman was an anarchist, feminist and freethinker at a time when just talking about birth control was enough to get you imprisoned.

Northwestern University students spent more than a year designing and building a fully solar-powered home that will soon be part of an international competition organized by the U.S. Department of Energy.

The Chicago Sun-Times sports columnist, a former college football player, joins Carol Marin to discuss football safety, concussions and his recent decision to donate his brain to science.

Construction management teams bidding for a leading role in the Obama Presidential Center must commit to specific diversity and inclusion goals, the Obama Foundation announced Thursday.

Curators and students at Columbia College Chicago have devised a way to get viewers to reimagine the meaning of a photograph.

Days after state legislators approved a historic education funding reform bill, Illinois has now received a green light to begin implementing another new system to keep school districts accountable.

Watch the Aug. 30, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

The Illinois House Republican leader speaks with Carol Marin about the school funding compromise and other battles in Springfield.

Exactly how much more money can Chicago homeowners expect to pay to fund Chicago teacher pensions?

Two of Chicago’s most celebrated guitar players join us in conversation and performance.

The economy is adding jobs and unemployment is low, yet nearly 15 million Americans are on the hunt for full-time work. We discuss the job market with a Chicago Booth Review editor.

A new book examines the city’s history and culture through a culinary lens, from Chicago originals to products and companies, restaurants, trends and beyond.

The MCA celebrates its 50th anniversary with an exhibition by a colorful contemporary artist.