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Amnesty International Brings Write for Rights to Chicago

Amnesty International partnered with art-based nonprofit Donda’s House in the fight for human rights.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 12/12

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

Web Extra: The Week in Review: 12/12

Joel Weisman and his guests continue their conversation online with a discussion of the competition for the Obama Library. Must it be on public park land? Could New York still get the nod?

Send Us Your Word of the Year!

Vape? Bae? Lumbersexual? What do you think the Word of the Year for 2014 should be? Share your nominations in the comments section below. And join us on Wednesday, Dec. 17, when we hear from linguists who tell us what words were on everybody's lips this year and why.

Weekend Events Around Town: 12/12-12/14

Redmoon's Winter Pageant, The Nutcracker, the Music Box Christmas Show; Chicago Tonight knows what’s going on this weekend.

Chicago Gets 2 New Parks

Chicago is about to get more green space. We preview two long-anticipated new parks slated to open this weekend.

Winter Weather Forecast

Last year's winter was known as "Chiberia." Will this year's winter be a repeat? We talk with WGN Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling about what to expect in the winter weather forecast.

Chicago's Fire Safety Deadline Approaches

Time is winding down for Chicago high-rises to comply with the Life Safety Evaluation Ordinance. We get the latest from the Department of Buildings Commissioner Felicia Davis.

Viewer Feedback: 12/11

We share what you had to say about a new retirement law and the proposal to require Chicago gas stations to sell E15 gasoline in tonight's viewer feedback.

Remembering Judy Baar Topinka

Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka, who died at the age of 70, is remembered for her personality, beliefs, and sense of style. 

Chicago Tonight: Judy Baar Topinka - 2006

Judy Baar Topinka joins Phil Ponce for a one-on-one conversation about her campaign for governor and vision for Illinois. Democratic candidate, incumbent Gov. Rod Blagojevich, initially agreed to be a part of the program, but later canceled his appearance.

Wild Chicago: Judy Baar Topinka - 1997

Wild Chicago’s Will Clinger pays Illinois Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka an irreverent visit.

Chicago Tonight: At Home with Judy Baar Topinka - 2004

Illinois Treasurer and State Republican Party Chair Judy Baar Topinka invites Chicago Tonight’s Bob Sirott and Marianne Murciano into her Riverside home for a tour of memorabilia, art, and a little accordion playing.

Chicago Sunday: Judy Baar Topinka - 2005

Judy Baar Topinka joins Phil Ponce in an episode of Chicago Sunday from June 5, 2005 to talk about the new state budget… and complains that it doesn’t make the proper pension payments.

Officials React to Topinka's Death

Officials react to Judy Baar Topinka's death.