The mayor says he’s cut the city’s budget deficit in half. It’s the one piece of positive news in an otherwise ominous financial forecast. Are tax hikes and spending cuts inevitable? We take a look.

Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s past weight-loss surgery may be behind his latest "gastrointestinal issues."

We begin a three-part series on the amazing story of Vivian Maier, the Chicago nanny who took more than a 100,000 photos during her lifetime but never showed them to anyone.

Amongst sunbathers and swimmers, the lakefront path at North Avenue Beach is home to a rather unique structure.

Gov. Pat Quinn calls for a special session to act on pension reform. He joins us. Then, Sen. Michael Noland from the governor's pension working group tells us more about the reforms.

City Council's recently appointed watchdog is looking at Chicago's most powerful alderman, and is investigating 20 more aldermen or aldermanic staff members for potential wrongdoing. We have the exclusive details.

An astronomer and artist puts pictures to an orchestral masterpiece. 

Jay Shefsky flies in a fully restored World War II bomber, and introduces us to a man who flew 35 missions as a tail gunner.

Many children with severe disabilities live at home with their families, but their parents say recent Medicaid budget cuts could end up c

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

Need some ideas for what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what is going on!

A major score for Chicago as Motorola Mobility relocates to the city, bringing 3,000 jobs. But at what cost?

Illinois' most medically fragile kids are among the many state residents impacted by upcoming budget cuts. But parents are fighting back saying the cuts will actually cost the state more. Eddie Arruza has the story.

We take a look at the Shedd Aquarium's efforts to harvest sustainable produce in their organic gardens.

Ten days and counting to what promises to be the most exciting mission EVER to another planet. Adler Planetarium astrophysicist Chris Lintott joins us to talk about that, and other news from outer space.