Parents, early childhood educators, community groups, and aldermen are calling for the city to offer universal early care and education for all Chicago children under the age of 5. 

Theater and Dance Critic of the Chicago Sun-Times, Hedy Weiss joins us to review the latest productions. 

With the end of summer near, a garden expert shares ideas and tips for the fall harvest season.

GOP candidate for governor Bruce Rauner unveils a plan to increase education funding for early childhood, K-12, and college. But critics say he has no way to pay for it.

One third of Americans have no retirement savings and far more do not have enough savings to maintain their working lifestyle into retirement. Our panel discusses how retirement is changing.

The Chicago Bears lose their season opening game 23-20 in overtime -- a stunning loss at home to the Buffalo Bills. 

Intelligence has given humans an advantage over other forms of life. But could human intelligence soon be surpassed, and what would this mean for the human race?

Musicologist David Patterson attempts to amend the biography of architect Frank Lloyd Wright to acknowledge the powerful influence of his father, a preacher, essayist, musician and composer.

Respected broadcaster Roy Leonard died Thursday at Evanston Hospital after a brief illness.

Broadway-themed boats, the German Day parade, and "Romeo and Juliet" in the park; Chicago Tonight knows what’s going on this weekend.

U.S. Attorney General Zachary T. Fardon and FBI Special Agent-in-Charge Robert J. Holley said in a joint statement there is not an open investigation of the Chicago Police Department.

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the U.S. Senate race between Republican Jim Oberweis and incumbent Dick Durbin. Also, they weigh in on the likelihood of Chicago Teacher’s Union President Karen Lewis running for mayor. 

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

Intimate black-and-white photographs document the South Side nightlife of the 1970s in a just-opened show at the Museum of Contemporary Photography.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced he has reached a tentative agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police for a new contract for rank-and-file police officers.