Chicago Public Schools CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett released a school safety plan today. It's part of an overall transition plan she says every school that will be closed or receive students will get when she announces her final schools closing list on March 31. Elizabeth Brackett reports.

Now is the time to snag great home deals in Chicago -- but where are the best places to look? We give you the inside scoop.

Residents pay for water, but religious leaders say their organizations should not. Paris Schutz has more on why the issue has brought all faiths together.

We have your thoughts about school closures and our interview with Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis when we read some of your

Pope Francis, formerly Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina, was revealed today as the newly elected pope.

For the second day in a row, a group of Chicago aldermen have formed a so-called reform caucus.

As the conclave begins, what’s at stake for the Catholic Church? We break down the process of electing a new pope.

Australian pop star Helen Reddy is back on the road after a 10-year hiatus. She joins us to talk about her storied career and her latest projects.

The trial of Cook County Commissioner William Beavers is underway. Paris Schutz has more on what to expect as the trial goes forward.

Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis joins us to talk about impending school closures, and whether race is a factor.

Sen. Dick Durbin says sequestration is having an impact on everything, from Head Start programs to the loss of air traffic controllers.

We have your thoughts about Gov.

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

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists hit on a range of topics in this web extra discussion: Michael Jordan seeking a marriage license, how the Blackhawks points streak has helped raise hockey’s profile, the impact of CPS school closings on Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s reputation, and whether Chicago’s murder rate will continue to drop in the coming months.

Urban art, Dungeons and Dragons drama, and chamber music at the Art Institute. Chicago Tonight knows what's going on this weekend.