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Frank Galati on 'East of Eden': 'I Didn’t Know How to Do It, But It Persisted'

The longtime Steppenwolf ensemble member talks about his struggles with adaptation and the company's future under Anna Shapiro. 

Harvest Supermoon Eclipse Result of Rare Combination of Celestial Events

Weather permitting, the Chicago area will be treated to prime time, front-row seats for a rare astronomical phenomenon Sunday evening when a total lunar eclipse of a simultaneous harvest moon, supermoon and blood moon rises above the horizon.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review, Sept. 25

Eddie Arruza and his panel of guests discuss the mayor’s budget proposal and other top stories of the week. 

Top Stories of the Week: Sept. 25

From a visit with the "notorious" Ruth Bader Ginsburg to strong words from the powerful Democratic Speaker of the House Michael Madigan, here are the five stories "Chicago Tonight" readers were most interested in over the past seven days.

Northwestern University's New Ryan Center Brings Harmony to Bienen

Encased in glass and measuring approximately 155,000 square feet, Northwestern's new Ryan Center for the Musical Arts has set sail along the Evanston lakefront.

Mayor Emanuel Defends 'Last Resort' Budget Proposal

Mayor Rahm Emanuel joins us for his first extended interview since proposing his so-called "last resort" budget.

Rethinking Chicago's Plastic Bag Ban

The plastic bag ordinance that took effect Aug. 1 may not be having the impact that was intended, as retailers begin to offer thicker plastic bags in place of the older, thinner ones. Environmentalists say that alternatives exist, while retailers insist their customers prefer plastic. However, there may be a way to reduce plastic bag use that both environmentalists and retailers can agree on. Brandis Friedman has the story.

Chicago-Based ‘Bobby & Iza’ Pilot Wins NBC Web Series

The pilot, which follows the trials of a Chicago actor, will now move forward as an NBC Web series. 

Chicago Tonight's Weekly News Quiz: Round 7

Were you watching this week? Test your knowledge with these nine questions.

Free Saturday Night Screening of 'Hocus Pocus' at a Cemetery

A free screening of the 1993 film starring Bette Midler and Sarah Jessica Parker starts at 7:30 p.m.

Ask Geoffrey: Sept. 24

In this edition of Ask Geoffrey, our local history expert Geoffrey Baer revisits a Streeterville puppet show, examines underground architecture on the Blue Line and digs deep into the history of Montrose Beach.

Hedy Weiss Reviews

The city's fall theater lineup has already produced some knockouts, according to Chicago Sun-Times theater critic Hedy Weiss. Here she reviews Paramount's Theatre's "Oklahoma!," Raven Theatre's "Direct From Death Row: The Scottsboro Boys," Timeline's "The Price," and the House Theatre's "The Revel."

Viewer Feedback: Sept. 24

We share what you had to say about some of our recent stories when we read viewer feedback from the "Chicago Tonight" website, and our Facebook and Twitter pages.