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Lurie Garden in Summer

We take a look at the Lurie Garden as Millennium Park celebrates its 10th anniversary.

Viewer Feedback: 7/17

We share what you had to say about recent stories when we read some of our viewer feedback.

Remembering Broadway Icon Elaine Stritch

Broadway icon Elaine Stritch died on Thursday morning at the age of 89. Revisit John Callaway's 2006 conversation with Elaine Stritch.

"And if that 'Mockingbird' Don't Sing...."

Literary battle lines are drawn as Harper Lee denies willingly cooperating with a new book about her. The author begs to differ. 

Mayoral Race Toss-up

Preckwinkle is out but who else is in? We discuss with our panel who the likely challengers are that will put up a fight against Rahm Emanuel in the upcoming Chicago mayoral race.

Anti-Violence Investigation Continues

A panel of lawmakers goes forward today with a hearing on Gov. Pat Quinn's controversial $54.5 million Neighborhood Recovery Initiative, despite the Feds telling them not to. Paris Schutz has the details.

Cook County Clerk Debuts New TIF Map

Cook County Clerk David Orr has unveiled an online TIF mapping tool. He stops by Chicago Tonight to explain how the interactive tool works and more.

Major Exhibit for Young Chicago Artist

Hebru Brantley stages his largest exhibition to date at the Cultural Center. The exhibition combines comic book art, painting, sculpture, neon, drawing, and a large parade float to explore  the theme of how exactly does one respond to having their parade rained on. 

Science Meets Cinema

Argonne scientist Marius Stan joins us to talk about his work and how, almost by accident, he came to have a recurring part in the hit TV series "Breaking Bad."

Ask Geoffrey: 7/16

Geoffrey Baer answers some of our viewers' questions in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

Preckwinkle Rules Out Mayoral Run

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said she will not run for Mayor of Chicago in 2015. 

Major Shake-up in Mayoral Race

A major shake-up in the race for mayor, as Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle decides she is "ruling out" a run. Paris Schutz has more from Preckwinkle and the fallout.

State Guidelines for Medical Marijuana Approved

A state committee approves the final rules for medical marijuana in Illinois. We'll hear form the head of the legislative committee about those regulations and how soon dispensaries might be appearing around Chicago.

Illinois Looks at Sentencing Reform

The House-Senate Joint Criminal Justice Reform Committee is holding its first of several meetings to examine prison crowding, recidivism, and sentencing reform.

City Sticker Deadline Approaches

City Clerk Susana Mendoza talks changes to the city's vehicle sticker program.