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Web Extra, The Week in Review: Mueller Report’s Chicago Connections

Paris Schutz and guests discuss Chicago’s connections to the Mueller report, including the confirmation that the Illinois State Board of Elections was compromised in the 2016 election.

The Week in Review: Foxx Faces Heat in Smollett Case

Texts raise questions about Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx’s involvement in the Jussie Smollett case. The final aldermanic votes have been tallied. And a lawsuit seeks to stop the Lincoln Yards project.

Aloha Poke Claim Revives Hawaiian Culture Protections Push

Last year, much of Hawaii was shocked to learn a Chicago restaurant chain owner had trademarked the name “Aloha Poke” and wrote to cubed fish shops around the country demanding that they stop using the Hawaiian language moniker for their own eateries.

United Airlines Trims Growth Plan for 2019

The grounding of its Boeing 737 Max jets is causing United Airlines to trim growth plans for this year, and the carrier expects to discuss potential compensation with Boeing.

Sears Sues Former Chairman Eddie Lampert

Sears Holdings Corp. is suing its former chairman and largest shareholder Eddie Lampert, alleging the billionaire stripped the once iconic company of more than $2 billion in assets.

More Charges for Man Accused of Claiming to be Missing Timmothy Pitzen

A federal grand jury indictment that was filed Thursday accuses an Ohio man who claimed to be a missing child from Illinois of lying to federal agents and of identity theft.

Illinois Voter Data Hack Part of Mueller Report

After two years of waiting, the Mueller report is now out. And Illinois gets a mention.

Trio of Superb Chicago Productions Highlight Language of Dance

Three very different productions that recently opened on Chicago stages serve as a powerful reminder of the dramatically varied ways in which the language of dance can be spoken.

‘Cambodian Rock Band’ a Story of Joy, Survival

Rock ‘n’ roll and human survival go hand-in-hand in a new production at Victory Gardens Theater. We meet some of the creative team behind the show.

April 18, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the April 18, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Local Attorneys Offer Key Takeaways from Mueller Report

What’s in the redacted version of the Mueller report, and what it could all mean for the president.

‘A Good Day’: Trump Claims Victory With Mueller Report Out

As a redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller’s report was finally released Thursday, President Donald Trump resorted to bluster, broadsides and falsehoods to try, once more, to frame the moment as a political victory.

New Book ‘Pick Up the Pieces’ Explores 1970s Music Year by Year

Through a collection of cultural observations, critical analysis and hormone-tinged memories, John Corbett’s new book makes the case that the 1970s was a musical decade unlike any other.

Valerie Jarrett Outlines ‘Journey to the West Wing’ in New Memoir

Before she became the longest-serving White House adviser ever, Valerie Jarrett was a shy, bullied girl. She tells us about her new memoir, “Finding My Voice.”

Census Data: Chicago Area’s Population Drops for 4th Year

Data released Thursday show that the Chicago metropolitan area lost an estimated 22,068 residents from 2017 to 2018, but remains home to nearly 9.5 million people.