The tension between legislative leaders spills out on the floor of the Illinois House.

Despite ongoing negotiations, WTTW11 has learned the Chicago Teachers Union plans to take a strike authorization vote next week. School reform advocates say this would circumvent state law. Elizabeth Brackett has this Chicago Tonight exclusive.

Some aldermen are pushing schools to ban saggy pants and any "gangster-style" clothing. We hear both sides of this emotional debate.

A Super Bowl at Soldier Field? Might not be so far fetched. Hear what the NFL's commissioner has to say about it.

Brian Henson joins us to talk about the R-rated stage show he created with world-renowned Jim Henson puppeteers.

The Northwestern Women's Lacrosse team won its 7th NCAA championship in eight years.

We hear what some of you had to say about violence in Chicago when we read tonight's Viewer Mail.

The pared down list of Taste of Chicago restaurants features mostly returning booths.

Carol Marin joins us live from Springfield to tell us just how close the Illinois General Assembly is to a deal on pension reform.

Chicago's homicide rate is up nearly 50 percent from last year at this time. What can be done to deter the escalating violence?

The issue of gay marriage in Illinois is heading to court. Two lawsuits filed Wednesday on behalf of same sex couples say they are being denied their constitutional rights. We hear why the suits are coming now.

The season for farmers markets is upon us. We have some advice about where you should go for fresh foods this summer.

Jay Shefsky takes us north of the border to the legendary Great Lakes Dragaway in Union Grove, Wisconsin.

The Illinois Senate passed a bill on Tuesday that would raise cigarette taxes by $1 a pack.

Mayor Emanuel and Police Supt. McCarthy react to a bloody and deadly Memorial Day weekend and outline a new, high-tech, anti-gang strategy. Eddie Arruza has the latest.