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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 12/14

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

Web Extra: The Week in Review: 12/14

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists continue their conversation in a web extra video.

Weekend Events Around Town: 12/14-12/16

Need some ideas what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what's going on!

The Year’s Extreme Weather

From the historic summer drought to today’s surprisingly mild winter, Illinois has experienced some extreme weather patterns this year. Our panel of experts dissects what this means for the future.

"The Science of Good Cooking"

America's Test Kitchen host Christopher Kimball joins us with scientific secrets to better cooking. 

Web Extra: "The Science of Good Cooking"

We continue our conversation with Christopher Kimball, including why he doesn't view cooking as creative or glamorous.

Color Bind

A new curator digs deep into the Museum of Contemporary Art's collection and finds a study in black-and-white.

"The City in a Garden"

Did the threat of disease help spur Chicago's first park? Chicago Park District's historian joins us with more. 

Fragile X Syndrome, Autism: Treating Social Withdrawal

A new drug shows promise in the treatment of social withdrawal for people with Fragile X syndrome, and potentially for autism patients.

Viewer Mail:12/13

We hear what you had to say about the new pension bill pending in Springfield when we read some of our viewer mail.

City Council News

Ald. Sandi Jackson goes back to work as the Chicago City Council takes up important measures. Paris Schutz has the latest.

2nd District Slate Session Looms

The race to replace Jesse Jackson, Jr. intensifies, as two state legislators face criminal charges. Carol Marin and her political roundtable discuss the state of local politics.

Chicago Business News: 12/12

As the Tribune Company emerges from bankruptcy, several suitors are sniffing around its assets, including Rupert Murdoch and Freedom Comm

Former Blackhawks Star Jeremy Roenick

He was one of the most popular hockey players in Chicago history -- and then he was sent out of town in the prime of his career. We talk with former Blackhawks star Jeremy Roenick about his time in Chicago.

Web Extra: Jeremy Roenick

We continue our conversation with former Blackhawks star Jeremy Roenick, and hear frank talk about violence in hockey, and about his days partying and gambling.