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Online Comments: Dumping Ground for Trolls or Useful Tool for Readers?

More and more news organizations are putting an end to comment sections on their websites. We have a discussion with two local editors and a Chicago Tribune columnist who recently wrote about the topic.

Chicago Ranked Best US City for Biking

In its rankings published Monday, Bicycling magazine applauded the city’s commitment to adding new bike lanes and improving access to bike-share resources for underserved communities.

Share Your Questions for a ‘Chicago Tonight’ Special on Violence

Thursday, Mayor Rahm Emanuel is scheduled to deliver a major address on violence and public safety. On Tuesday, “Chicago Tonight” will spend the full hour discussing what we know so far about Emanuel’s plan, how to address the root causes of violence and what work is already being done in Chicago’s communities. 

Chicago Education Activists Plan Protest at Presidential Debate

In an election cycle hitting on high notes such as hairdos, walls and mishandled emails, the topic of public education seems to have been left by the wayside.

Mayor of London Talks Tech in Chicago, Signs Alliance with Emanuel

Sadiq Khan, the recently elected Mayor of London, is in Chicago to stoke business relations between the two cities.

Chicago State Trustees Face Heat After $600,000 Breakup with President

Chicago State University Trustees voted 6-1 to accept the resignation of President Thomas Calhoun after only nine months on the job, and OK’d a $600,000 severance package for him.

Former State Rep. Ron Sandack Sent Alleged Extortion Money to Philippines

Former Rep. Ron Sandack (R-Downers Grove), who resigned abruptly in July, sent extortion money via Western Union to the Philippines after being threatened online and over Skype, according to a police report released Friday to “Chicago Tonight” by the Downers Grove Police Department.

The Week in Review: 3,000 Gunshot Victims in Chicago This Year

City water bills soar. Sen. Mark Kirk's health report is released. Chicago shooting victims now total 3,000. The Chicago Cubs plan for the playoffs. These stories and more with Joel Weisman and guests.

Chicago State University Parting with President After Only 9 Months

More drama at financially strapped Chicago State University: The president is out after only nine months on the job. Why students and faculty members say they are livid, and why they believe political patronage is the culprit.

September 15, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the Sept. 15, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Tutor Group Helps Principals Transition from PARCC to ‘New’ SAT Exam

As high school juniors across Illinois prepare to take the SAT exam next April, a local tutoring group is helping school leaders prepare for a shift away from the maligned Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers test.

Death Knell Tolling for McMansions

A look at what's behind the rise and fall of the great big McMansions. Why aren't they selling?

Chicago Family Band Makes Beautiful Music as Cielito Lindo

Remember the very musical von Trapp family from “The Sound of Music”? Last summer, my daughter and I met a group you might call the Chicago von Trapps. Together with their father they call themselves Cielito Lindo, which means “beautiful heaven.”

Bureau of Land Management: We Won’t Euthanize 45,000 Wild Horses

The Bureau of Land Management said Thursday it will not follow the recommendation made last week by an independent board to euthanize or sell thousands of wild horses and burros, including 179 being held in Illinois.

The Murder of Valerie Percy: ‘Cloud Over Kenilworth’ Remains Unsolved

We look back at this notorious unsolved murder, 50 years later.