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Pope Francis Painting

Meet Jason Seiler, the Chicago artist who just scored the biggest commission of his career: a painting of Pope Francis for the cover of TIME magazine’s Person of the Year issue. View a slideshow of Seiler's artwork.

Doris Kearns Goodwin

We revisit a conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin about her latest epic biography on the presidencies of Teddy Roosevelt and William Howard Taft that brought radical change to America. Read a book excerpt.

Yo-Yo Ma

We revisit a performance with Cellist Yo-Yo Ma. View a behind-the-scenes slideshow of Yo-Yo Ma's visit to our studio and watch web extra videos.

Viewer Feedback: 12/30

In tonight's Viewer Feedback, we have some of your thoughts on the closing of Dominick's grocery stores and epidermal electronics.

The Week in Review’s Annual Year in Review

On this special edition of Chicago Tonight: Week in Review, we take a look back at 2013 with Joel Weisman and his all-star Year in Review panel of journalists: the scandals, the convictions, massive school closings, the pension and gay marriage struggles, and Chicago’s Stanley Cup champs.

Web Extra: The Year in Review: 12/27

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss their 2014 predictions for local politics, from who will win the Republican Primary and compete against Pat Quinn in the Illinois governor’s race, to whether tax reform will emerge in Springfield. Watch the web extra video.

Weekly Roundup of Chicago Tonight Stories

Missed any of Chicago Tonight this week? Check out our weekly roundup for links to ALL of this week's stories on the web.

Reaction & Fallout of Dominick's Shutdown

All Chicago area Dominick's stores are set to close this Saturday. We gauge the reaction and fallout. View a map of store closings.

Malcolm X College

We take a look at community residents who are getting trained to help construct the new Malcolm X College. Read an interview and view a slideshow.

Skin Electronics

Science catches up with science fiction as we revisit a conversation with Professor John Rogers, the inventor of epidermal electronics -- tiny, bendy computer chips that can be placed on or in the human body to monitor critical health data. Watch web extra videos.

Temple Grandin

We revisit a conversation with Temple Grandin, a well-known adult with autism, best-selling author, and professor of animal science at Colorado State University. Grandin also has an HBO movie based on her life starring Claire Danes which won seven Emmy Awards. Watch a web extra video and read an excerpt from her book.

First Night

Evanston celebrates New Year's Eve with several free family-friendly "First Night" performances, including Grammy-winning harmonica player Howard Levy. We get a preview of the event, and a performance from Levy and guitarist Bobby Broom. Watch a web extra video performance.

45th Anniversary of Apollo 8

Gov. Pat Quinn joins famed Apollo 8 astronaut Jim Lovell to celebrate a very special anniversary. Paris Schutz has the story. Watch a web extra conversation with Lovell from our archives.

"Double Down"

We revisit a conversation with the authors of Game Change about the 2012 election and their new book, Double Down. Read an excerpt.

"Big Cat" Williams on Bears vs. Eagles

The Bears get pummeled in primetime. The Eagles run over Chicago, setting up a crucial game with rival Green Bay. James "Big Cat" Williams gives us his take on the Bears' loss and their chances of making the playoffs. Watch a web extra video.