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Report: Chicago Jumps in Technology Innovation Rankings

Chicago made significant strides as a technology innovation hub in the eyes of industry leaders over the last year, according to a new report. Why the jump?

Logan Square, Pilsen at Crux of Gentrification Debate

We explore two neighborhoods that are at the epicenter of the gentrification battle, and how elected officials, community groups and developers are waging it.

Donors Hear Extinction Stories at Shedd Conservation Event

The tale of the Western pond turtle was one of several success stories shared with donors Monday evening at a Shedd Aquarium event focused on conservation efforts nationwide. 

Chicago Magazine’s In-Depth Look at ‘Where to Buy Now’

Ten years ago, Chicago real estate bottomed out – and it still hasn’t fully recovered. But depending on what buyers are looking for, there are promising neighborhoods and suburbs all around.

Coonley 2nd-Graders Reimagine Great Chicago Fire on Social Media

Nearly 150 years after a small barn fire ballooned into a two-day blaze that engulfed the city, the story of the Great Chicago Fire is being retold. On social media.

‘Photographing Freetowns’ Highlights Little-Known African-American Communities

A new exhibition at the Newberry Library features a rarely seen collection of work by a Chicago-area photographer who documented the history of small communities founded by former slaves after the Civil War.

Ask Geoffrey: What’s the Plan for Lake Calumet?

Lake Calumet has changed shape and purpose many times over the years. Geoffrey Baer takes a look at its past and future in this encore edition of Ask Geoffrey.

Activist-Turned-Photographer Sharpens Focus on Social Movements

A collection of photographs by Maria Varela at the National Museum of Mexican Art portrays the evolution of social movements in the U.S.  

March 20, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the March 20, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Chicago City Council to Vote on Street Performer Restrictions

City Council is expected to vote March 29 on an amendment to the city’s noise ordinance that would restrict some street performers from major stretches of two downtown streets.

Budget Cuts Could Hinder Efforts to Keep Asian Carp Out of Great Lakes

Looking at the impact of a proposed funding cut to the program that aims to keep invasive species out of the Great Lakes.

Photos: Capturing the Invasive Asian Carp in the Illinois River

Wildlife agencies and fishermen in Illinois are using a Chinese technique to catch Asian carp, an invasive fish species threatening the Great Lakes ecosystem.

EPA Cuts ‘Matter of Life and Death’ for Chicago Communities

Cuts to the EPA’s budget would affect a disproportionate number of minority and low-income residents in Chicago, experts say. 

Wildlife Meets City Life in New WTTW Web Series ‘Urban Nature’

A new WTTW web series peeks into pockets of nature in cities across the country.

Ensuring Earlier Access to Attorneys for Arrestees in Chicago

A new program aims to get all arrestees a defense attorney while in police custody.