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Kankakee Alleged Tax Scheme

Kankakee’s Mayor strongly denies that her city is taking sales tax revenues that belong in Cook County. Elizabeth Brackett has the story.

Hedy Weiss: Theater Reviews

Hedy Weiss devours the latest version of Sweeney Todd to hit Chicago.  She reviews that and three more shows.

Artist Ivan Albright

We take a closer look at The Art Institute's huge collection of paintings and drawings by provocative Chicago artist, Ivan Albright.

Viewer Mail: 8/31

We hear what you had to say about Mayor Rahm Emanuel's interview when we read some of our viewer mail. 

Mayor Rahm Emanuel

Mayor Rahm Emanuel joins Phil Ponce on Chicago Tonight at 7:00 pm to talk about what he's done in office so far, and what's ahead.

TIF Reform

Mayor Rahm Emanuel calls for reform of the Tax Increment Financing, or TIF program. A task force report calls for more transparency and oversight. Carole Brown, the head of that task force, joins us to lay out the plan.

Chicago Business News: 8/29

The Playboy Club is coming back to Chicago. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 joins us with that, the local impact of Hurricane Irene and other top business stories.

Honeyboy Edwards

Beloved Chicago blues legend David "Honeyboy" Edwards has died at the age of 96.  We look back at our 2007 interview with him on Chicago Tonight.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 8/26

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

Weekend Events Around Town: 8/26 – 8/28

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

Illinois Toll Hike Approved

Driving Illinois tollways may soon take a bigger toll on your wallet. The Tollway Board just approved a massive toll increase. We hear from the Tollway's executive director.

Cultural Connections: American Craft Exposition

From curious machines to handmade objects of beauty, the American Craft Expo takes place in Evanston this weekend. An expert from the fair joins us with a collection of artfully made items.