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New Visitor’s Guide Highlights Chicago’s LGBT Community

A new tourism guide from the Windy City Times showcases Chicago as an LGBTQ-friendly destination. But Tracy Baim, publisher and executive editor of the newspaper, says these travel tips are not just for tourists.

Original Chicago Cocktail: Kentucky Colony

Chicago’s early history has a surprising amount of Kentucky in it, including five-time Chicago Mayor Carter Henry Harrison. We honor Harrison’s old Kentucky home by putting a Chicago spin on the classic mint julep.

The Week in Review: Sen. Mark Kirk Dumps Donald Trump

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk dumps presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump. Former Gov. Jim Edgar urges civility and compromise in Springfield. Mayor Rahm Emanuel looks for property tax rebates. And the Cubs soar as the Sox sink.

Parks Group ‘Not Dropping Lawsuit’ Despite Reports

The preservation group Friends of the Parks is denying reports that it will drop a lawsuit against the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art and its quest to build along Chicago’s lakefront.

June 9, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the June 9, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Chicago Journalist Shares His Memories of Muhammad Ali

A Muslim prayer service was held Thursday to honor the boxer in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. As part of a Nation of Islam delegation, Salim Muwakkil met Muhammad Ali in Kingston, Jamaica in 1974.

America's Cup Chicago Sails Into Freshwater

The America's Cup hits freshwater for the first time as it comes to Chicago this weekend. Elizabeth Brackett takes us to Navy Pier where teams are preparing for the races.

CPS Finds 14 Schools with High Lead in Water Samples

Parents of students at more than a dozen Chicago schools are receiving notices that testing has found elevated levels of lead in water at their children’s schools.

Chris Thile on Hosting ‘A Prairie Home Companion,’ Punch Brothers

After 40 years of tales from the fictional town of Lake Wobegon, Garrison Keillor is calling it quits. “Chicago Tonight” talks with Chris Thile about taking over as host of "A Prairie Home Companion," his bands and more. 

Shedd Installs Largest Lithium-Ion Battery of Any US Aquarium or Zoo

The Shedd Aquarium has added a new source of power as part of its green initiative – and it isn’t coming from the institution's electric eels.

Weekend Events: Spring Awakening, Chicago Blues Festival, Ribfest

On tap this weekend: music, food and arts festivals, plus a chance to watch "Blazing Saddles" with Mel Brooks and rub elbows with Marcia Clark and Ethan Hawke.

Reports Show Educational Gains for CPS, Despite Financial Troubles

Despite darkening storm clouds that have been looming over Chicago Public Schools’ finances, two reports released this week show some rays of sunshine for student academics.

June 8, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the June 8, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Clinton Clinches Historic Nomination But Sanders Vows to Continue Fight

The day after Hillary Clinton became the first female candidate of any major party to claim a presidential nomination, all eyes turned to her rival Bernie Sanders, who said he has no intention of backing down.

CPS Students Asked to Take Pledge for Peace as Summer Break Nears

Amid concerns that the summer months will see an escalation of violence in the city, some students at Chicago Public Schools will take a pledge on Thursday to promote peace during the summer break.