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Ask Geoffrey: 1/28

What's the story behind tiny houses with exceptionally large front yards?

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 1/25

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.

Web Extra: The Week in Review: 1/25

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists delve further into the 2014 Illinois governor’s race in this web extra video.

Weekend Events Around Town: 1/25 – 1/27

Need some ideas for what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what is going on!

When Things Go Wrong on the CTA

A new site aims to tell riders how their CTA ride got delayed.

Schock Slams Competition for Gov. Race

Congressman Aaron Schock says he's interested in running for governor, then slams his potential competition.

Chicago-based Tech Lab for University of Illinois

A technology park in the middle of the city -- University of Illinois announces a new research lab modeled on Bell Labs. Vice president of research Larry Schook joins us.

New Film Explores Skokie’s Battle with Neo-Nazis

A new documentary airing on WTTW explores the explosive moment when a group of neo-Nazis sought to march in Skokie, Illinois in 1979 – and the landmark legal drama that ensued.

Great Lakes Hit by Lowest Water Levels in History

Warm air and lake temperatures, along with a severe drought, have led to the low water levels in Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. Elizabeth Brackett reports on the impact of those low water levels on the communities that surround the Great Lakes.

Shakespeare in Chicago with Barbara Gaines

We look at the stories behind one of Shakespeare's most well-known and dark dramas.

Of Gods and Glamour

A brand new look for some of the oldest artwork at The Art Institute. We preview newly restored classical works from ancient Greece, Rome, and the Byzantine Empire.

Viewer Mail: 1/24

In tonight's Viewer Mail, we hear what you had to say about a proposal to ban high-caffeine energy drinks in Chicago.

Second City 2000

Open City's latest site makes Chicago's zoning code "digestible by humans."

Civilians to Replace Police Officers?

The city's inspector general says the police department could save big if it replaced some sworn officers with civilians. But what does the mayor think? Paris Schutz has the story.

Race for Illinois Governor

Carol Marin takes a closer look at how the upcoming gubernatorial race is shaking out with Chicago Sun-Times' Springfield bureau