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UChicago to Study Police-Involved Shootings, Officer Training

Researchers have received $1.2 million in grants to study police-involved shootings in the U.S. and to develop a police training program designed to improve officer decision-making in high-stakes situations.

Duckworth, Durbin Reintroduce Bill to Halt Sewage Dumping Into Great Lakes

Tens of billions of gallons of untreated sewage and stormwater runoff end up in the Great Lakes each year, polluting the water and prompting beach closings and swimming advisories. How new legislation aims to help.

Prosecutor: More People Could be Charged in R. Kelly Case

Prosecutor Angel Krull said a more far-ranging indictment could replace the charging document that led to R. Kelly’s arrest as he walked his dog in Chicago in mid-July. 

Mayor Lightfoot ‘Concerned’ About Feasibility of Chicago Casino

As part of a wide-ranging discussion on “Chicago Tonight,” Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she will be seeking public input on possible locations for a Chicago casino.

Teatro ZinZanni Brings Vegas-Style Vaudeville Show to Chicago Loop

A Chicago couple is part of an international team bringing a flashy new take on “dinner and a show” to local audiences. Meet the stars of Teatro ZinZanni.

University Presidents Welcome Illinois Budget Boost

A two-year budget impasse had many college students fleeing Illinois. Will a boost in funding now help persuade them to stay?

Deep Frydays: Saganaki Saga

Midwesterners could be forgiven for thinking that Wisconsin has a lock on all things cheese. But in Chicago, we’ve managed to one-up our neighbors to the north: we set it on fire.

New Documentary Revisits Chicago’s ‘Deadliest Day’

The 1915 tragedy that left more than 800 people dead in downtown Chicago is the subject of a new documentary. Meet the producers of “Eastland: Chicago’s Deadliest Day.”

July 25, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the July 25, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

New Analysis Details Health of Chicago Children at Neighborhood Level

Researchers analyzed the results of a 2015-2016 survey to assess the health of Chicago’s youngest residents in nine communities. Among their findings: widespread food insecurity and not enough physical activity.

Smithsonian, Other Institutions to Get Ebony Photo Archive

The Ford Foundation, the John D. and Catherine T. McArthur Foundation and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation are buying the archive for $30 million as part of an auction to pay off secured creditors of Johnson Publishing Company.

Ocean-Themed Art by Students in 45 Countries on Display at Shedd Aquarium

The massive art project that got the attention of students across the globe is part of an educational initiative aimed at preserving oceans and the people who live closest to them.

3 Juveniles Charged in Beating of Special Needs Teen in Viral Video

The teens were taken into custody and charged with felony counts of aggravated battery and mob action, days after a cellphone video of the incident was uploaded online.

Justice Dept. Will Execute Inmates for First Time Since 2003

The Justice Department said Thursday that it will carry out executions of federal death row inmates for the first time since 2003. Five inmates who have been sentenced to death are scheduled to be executed starting in December.

What Comes After Mueller? Investigations, Lawsuits and More

After months of anticipation, Congress finally heard testimony from former special counsel Robert Mueller. Democrats say they will continue to hold President Trump accountable, while Republicans say it’s time to close the books on the investigation.