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Chicago Facility Linked to Manganese Meets Air-Monitor Deadline

A company under pressure from the EPA over potentially harmful emissions of manganese dust has met the agency’s March 1 deadline for installing air monitors at its Chicago facility.

Lyric’s Season Finale: International Cast in Tchaikovsky Favorite

Performances from two of the international stars from Lyric Opera of Chicago’s season finale.

March Rent Report Reveals More Renters, ‘Average’ Satisfaction

Nearly 2,000 renters in Chicago gave the city poor marks for weather, quality of schools and safety, but landed more favorably on public transit and job opportunities, according to a survey conducted by Apartment List.

Ask Geoffrey: Why No Ketchup on Hot Dogs, Chicago?

Geoffrey Baer explores why hot dogs and ketchup don’t mix in Chicago.

Chicago Pushes Charging Stations as Electric Car Sales Rise in Illinois

Chicago is offering grant funding to cover up to 30 percent of equipment and installation costs for new direct current fast-charging stations, which can charge electric vehicles in 20 to 30 minutes. 

February 28, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Feb. 28, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

The Science and Ethics of Editing Human Embryos

Earlier this month, an influential group backs editing the genes in human embryos to eliminate disease. Chicago Tonight guests discuss human gene editing and some of the ethical issues it raises.

CPS Receives Proposals to Open up to 20 New Charters

Days after Chicago Public Schools' deadline to submit charter school letters of intent, the district announced it had received word from more than a dozen operators looking to open up to 20 new schools across Chicago.

Illinois Education Superintendent on School Funding, Standards

Illinois State Board of Education Superintendent Tony Smith joins Chicago Tonight to talk about changing the state's school funding formula and setting a high bar for students.

Illinois Lawmakers Weigh Legalizing Gun Silencers

Legislation in Springfield to make gun silencers legal is getting bipartisan support, but gun control advocates warn that legalizing them will make the already dangerous streets of Chicago worse. 

Will Trump Unify or Defy in His First Address to Congress?

A senior White House official says President Donald Trump’s speech Tuesday will have an optimistic tone and follow a “renewal of the American spirit” theme. 

West Side Factory Aims to Beat the Pants Off Apparel Industry

We visit a small company in Garfield Park that is hoping to revive the Chicago apparel industry with a combination of American materials and immigrant know-how. 

Eliza Fournier: How to Garden When the Weather Gets Weird

The master gardener joins us to share some gardening tips for warm winter weather.

Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards Highlight Progress, Positivity

The 18-year-old founder of a Chicago clothing line will be the youngest recipient of a leadership award at the Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards on Tuesday. Meet Raven Smith and learn about her brand, Straight From The Go.

Trump’s Russia Policy Sends Mixed Messages as Investigations Mount

As a House committee chair says no special prosecutor is needed to investigate Trump- Russia ties, a look at the evolving U.S.-Russia relationship.