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What Keeps Chicago Mayor-Elect Lightfoot Awake at Night?

“I worry about our children growing up with so much trauma and fear. I worry about that a lot,” Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot said during a one-on-one interview Friday with WTTW News.

Man Charged With Making False Statements After Abuse Claim

A 23-year-old ex-convict accused of pulling a cruel hoax by pretending to be long-missing Illinois boy Timmothy Pitzen was charged Friday with making false statements to authorities.

The Week in Review: Mayor-Elect Lightfoot Prepares to Take Charge

Lori Lightfoot secures a historic election. City Council moves to the left. Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx faces more heat. And the Cubs’ bullpen implodes.

Web Extra, The Week in Review: Emanuel’s Term Winds Down

Paris Schutz and guests discuss the loose ends in the final weeks of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s term, including the Lincoln Yards TIF and the new police and fire academy.

Police Release Video of Driver Striking Squad Vehicle

Two Chicago police officers are in stable condition after their squad vehicle was struck overnight by an alleged drunk driver who ran a red light in the Lakeview neighborhood.

Chicago Theater: 5 Shows to See in April

This spring season, Chicago theaters are in full bloom. Theater critic Hedy Weiss recommends new shows on Chicago-area stages, from fun musicals to serious dramas.

Chicago’s Top Cop Eddie Johnson on Smollett, Mayor-Elect Lightfoot

Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson weighs in on the Jussie Smollett investigation, and how he’ll work with Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot.

South Side Home Movie Project Aims to Fill in Historical Gaps

A South Side native watches her long-forgotten home movies for the first time in 35 years. What was on them – and how the viewing was made possible.

Survey: Nearly Half of Chicago Seniors Have Considered Moving Away

What do seniors want from Chicago Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot? A new survey offers her a wish list.

CPS Elected School Board Advances in Springfield

To the delight of some advocacy groups and the Chicago Teachers Union, state representatives voted Thursday to move Chicago to an elected school board structure.

April 4, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the April 4, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Burke’s Finance Committee Paid Aldermen’s Phone Bills, Travel Expenses, Records Show

Ald. Ed Burke, arguably City Council’s most powerful member for much of his 50-year reign, had various ways of dishing out perks and favors to colleagues. One of those, apparently, was to help some aldermen pay their bills.

Chicago to Sue Jussie Smollett After He Refuses to Pay

The city of Chicago says Jussie Smollett has refused to pay more than $130,000 to reimburse costs of investigating what authorities say was a staged racist, anti-gay attack.

Chicago Police Union, Suburban Chiefs Call on Kim Foxx to Resign

“Ms. Foxx needs to resign and she should do it quickly,” Chicago police union President Kevin Graham said at a press conference Thursday afternoon.

Melissa Conyears-Ervin Easily Wins City Treasurer Runoff

State Rep. Melissa Conyears-Ervin on Tuesday easily defeated 47th Ward Ald. Ameya Pawar in the runoff election for city treasurer. She joins us to discuss her victory and plans for the office.