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Viewer Feedback: 2/16

We share what you had to say about the Obama Library, the future of water use in Chicago, Jay Shefsky's peek into the romantic lives of animals at the Lincoln Park Zoo, and the song stylings of John Pizzarelli and Jane Monheit.

Mayoral Candidate Free Time: Jesús "Chuy" García

In an effort to better inform voters about the candidates running for Mayor of Chicago, WTTW offered all five of the candidates free air time to address our audience directly. Candidate Free Time is an unedited two minutes of air time to give viewers a concise, unfiltered look at where the candidates stand.

Mayoral Candidate Free Time

In an effort to better inform voters about the candidates running for Mayor of Chicago, WTTW offered all five of the candidates free air time to address our audience directly. Candidate Free Time is an unedited two minutes of air time to give viewers a concise, unfiltered look at where the candidates stand.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 2/13

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss this week’s headlines.

Web Extra: The Week in Review: 2/13

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss President Obama's upcoming trip to Chicago to officially designate the Pullman District as a national monument. Also, they delve further into the many issues surrounding the Jackie Robinson West story.

Weekend Events Around Town: 2/13-2/15

The Joffrey Ballet, Chicago Auto Show, and Love on Paper; Chicago Tonight knows what’s going on this weekend.

Civic Federation Offers "Painful, but Necessary" Solutions to Illinois Budget Crisis

The Institute for Illinois' Fiscal Sustainability at the Civic Federation has released a five-year state budget roadmap that it says will stabilize Illinois while protecting important government services. The group says its plan will eliminate the state's unpaid bills by Fiscal Year 2020 and make sure state budgets are balanced.

Little League Officials to Address JRW Decision

Jackie Robinson West Little League officials speak out for the first time since being stripped of their U.S. World Series title. We have the details.

Battle Against ISIS

As President Obama requests a war authorization from Congress, we examine whether the battle against ISIS has reached a tipping point. And, in the Ukraine, will a fragile new ceasefire pave the way for a comprehensive settlement of that crisis? We have analysis.

ACA Deadline Approaches

On Sunday, open enrollment for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act closes. We get the latest on the looming penalties in year two of ObamaCare.

The Joffrey's Swedish Import

A provocative Swedish choreographer visits Chicago to reveal another side of Joffrey dancers. We get a preview of the choreographer's work in Unique Voices.

Valentine's Duo: John Pizzarelli and Jane Monheit

They are two of the best contemporary interpreters of Jazz Standards and the Great American Songbook. John Pizzarelli and Jane Monheit tell us about their influences and careers, and then give us an intimate, pre-Valentine's Day performance in our studio.

Creature Courtship

The Lincoln Park Zoo is putting on a Valetine's Day-themed after hours event that delves into the unusual mating habits and reproductive traits of the animal kingdom. Jay Shefsky spoke with the zoo's general curator, Dave Bernier, about some of their animals' perplexing courtship rituals.