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Colombian Artist's Work Speaks to Universal Themes

An artist revered in her home country of Colombia has made a strong impression on the international art world. We visit the MCA Chicago for the opening of Doris Salcedo's first-ever retrospective. 

Poll: Emanuel, García in Dead Heat‬

A new poll concludes that Mayor Rahm Emanuel is "very likely" even with challenger Jesús "Chuy" García. The poll, conducted by Ogden & Fry, shows Emanuel up 43 percent to 38.5 percent, with 18.6 percent undecided.

Park District Proposes Morgan Shoal Improvement Plan

Community residents liked what they heard about plans to improve the lakefront along the Morgan Shoal on the city’s south side.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 2/27

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

Web Extra: The Week in Review: 2/27

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists delve further into the mayoral race and the upcoming runoff election. 

Emanuel & García Face Off Before Runoff Election

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Cook County Commissioner Jesús "Chuy" García will join us on Tuesday, March 31, one week before the runoff election.

Weekend Events Around Town: 2/27-3/1

Enjoy a weekend of culture, comedy, cold beers, and even colder waters. Chicago Tonight has your weekend picks.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Runoff Against García

Mayor Rahm Emanuel will face Jesús "Chuy" García in an April 7 runoff election after securing only 45 percent of the vote on Election Day to García's 34 percent. The mayor joins us.

Poll: Residents Support Obama Library in South Side Park

A new poll commissioned by the Obama Foundation says a large majority of residents support the Presidential Library in a south side park. Does that mean Chicago is the winner in the library sweepstakes? We have the details.

Teach For America Lower on Recruits

Recruiting college graduates into the popular teaching corps Teach For America isn't as easy as it used to be. We talk with them about what the organization thinks is causing the slowdown.

Blair Kamin on Pullman Historic District

Chicago Tribune architecture critic Blair Kamin talks about the Pullman Historic District's designation as a national monument.

The International Race to Build a Breakthrough Battery

Author Steve Levine had fly-on-the-wall access for two years to "the battery guys" at Argonne National Laboratory -- America's team in an international competition to build a battery that will change the world. Levine joins us to talk about his new book, The Powerhouse.

Mayoral Candidate Jesús "Chuy" García on the Runoff Election

Mayoral candidate Jesús "Chuy" García's strong showing has forced an unprecedented runoff election against incumbent Mayor Rahm Emanuel.