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Texas Gov. Tries to Lure IL Businesses

Texas Gov. Rick Perry makes his case to Illinois business that may want to relocate to his state. Are Illinois officials shaking in their boots? Paris Schutz has the latest.

Defending Terror

We look at the charges against Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. What case can defense attorneys build for the suspect? What constitutional protections does he have? And how do terrorism cases differ from other charges? We have analysis.

Taking on Chicago

Rachel Shteir joins us to discuss her recent essay in The New York Times' Sunday Book Review. Tackling Chicago’s problems with so-called “boosterism,” the piece has already attracted a firestorm of criticism.

CAVE2

Computer scientists are partnering with physicians to take next-generation virtual reality to the extreme. Ash-har Quraishi goes inside the CAVE2 in tonight's edition of Scientific Chicago.

"Relentless"

Star basketball trainer Tim Grover shares insider stories on Michael Jordan, Dwyane Wade, and others. 

Viewer Feedback: 4/23

What do the Sacred Heart Hospital scandal, gardening tips, and a legendary CSO trumpeter all have in common?

Rep. Paul Ryan Takes Fight for Immigration Reform to Chicago

Former Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan comes to Chicago to pitch immigration reform as the debate in Washington heats up. Paris Schutz has the latest. 

"First Son: The Biography of Richard M. Daley"

Author Keith Koeneman joins us to talk about his biography of Mayor Richard M. Daley.

Chicago Housing Authority Re-imagines Public Housing, Again

It's the largest redevelopment of public housing in U.S. history -- and the final phase of that plan begins now.

Chris Collins

Former Duke standout and assistant coach Chris Collins returns home to the Chicago area to revitalize the Northwestern men's basketball team. In his first head coaching job, Collins aims to turn the Wildcats into perennial Big Ten contenders and finally get them to the NCAA Tournament. He joins us.

Stop! It's Ginger Time

Chicagoan Allegra Rosenberg, 17, has become a YouTube sensation, writing songs beloved by fans of Doctor Who, BBC Sherlock and other off-beat pop culture hits. Jay Shefsky has a profile.

Eliza Fournier

After one of the wettest Aprils in Chicago history, Eliza Fournier from the Chicago Botanic Garden joins Chicago Tonight at 7:00 pm to offer spring gardening pointers.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 4/19

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.

Web Extra: The Week in Review: 4/19

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists take a closer look at the $500 million plan to renovate rundown Wrigley Field.

Weekend Events Around Town: 4/19 – 4/21

Movies and music galore, Harlem Renaissance murals, and an Earth Day celebration; Chicago Tonight knows what's going on this weekend.