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How Aldermen Are Reimagining Lake Shore Drive

Cracked bridges, eroding and disappearing beaches and massive flooding are taking a toll on Lake Shore Drive. We hear some ideas from aldermen about shoring up the lakefront.

Crain’s Headlines: Invenergy Expanding Corporate Headquarters

The nation's largest privately held wind energy producer has expanded its offices at 1 S. Wacker Drive, in a deal that will soon make it the biggest tenant there.

Spotlight Politics: Johnson’s Retirement Will Set Off Political Fight for Next Superintendent

A big change could be coming to the Chicago Police Department. Our politics team digs into that story and more in our weekly roundtable.

Lightfoot’s Proposed Real Estate Transfer Tax Hike Gets Pushback

Is the mayor’s plan for a real estate transfer tax hike dead on arrival or could a new so-called win-win compromise supported by some Democratic lawmakers create a path forward?

Dancing Down Memory Lane Before the Curtain Falls on ‘Hamilton’ Chicago

Just over three years ago, Chicago audiences were introduced to the smash hit musical “Hamilton.” We catch up with two original cast members of the Chicago production.

November 6, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the Nov. 6, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

10 Things to Do This Weekend: Nov. 7-10

Circus acts, a prison tour, barrel-aged brews and a powwow usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

Mayor Lightfoot on Eddie Johnson Retirement Reports: ‘He’s Still Here’

Earlier this week, Eddie Johnson said he’s been “toying” with the idea of stepping down after three years as police superintendent. But Lightfoot wouldn’t say Wednesday if she expects that to happen soon.

House Dems Announce Public Impeachment Hearings Next Week

House Democrats will launch a major new phase of their impeachment inquiry next week with public hearings that will feature three State Department officials who have testified about their concerns about President Donald Trump’s dealings with Ukraine.

US Teen Vaping Numbers Climb, Fueled by Juul and Mint Flavor

New research shows U.S. teens who use electronic cigarettes prefer those made by Juul Labs, and mint is the favorite flavor for many of them, suggesting a shift after the company stopped selling fruit and dessert flavors in stores.

He Was Convicted, Then Exonerated. Now, He’s An Attorney

A wrongfully convicted man shares his journey to becoming an attorney and his thoughts on the judicial system. Meet Mario Casciaro, who will be sworn in as an attorney this week.   

What Some Companies Are Doing with Your ‘Secret’ Consumer Score

When you send messages to an Airbnb host or order food through Yelp, you probably don’t spend much time thinking about where else that information goes – or who it goes to. But that data has the potential to affect you in surprising ways.

Crain’s Headlines: Walgreens Explores Deal to Take Company Private

Walgreens has been exploring a potential deal to take the company private in what could become the largest leveraged buyout in history.

Oak Park Record Store Val’s Halla Closing its Doors Nov. 30

A legendary record store is closing at the end of the month. We revisit our portrait of this one-of-a-kind shop opened by Val Camilletti in 1972.

Impeachment Reversal: Diplomat Now Acknowledges Quid Pro Quo

In a striking reversal, a top diplomat revised his testimony in the House impeachment inquiry to acknowledge that U.S. military aid to Ukraine was being withheld until the foreign ally promised to investigate corruption as President Donald Trump wanted.