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Chicago Teachers Strike Comes to an End, Classes Resume Friday

Chicago Public Schools students will return to class Friday following the district’s longest teachers strike in more than 30 years. What finally brought an end to the 11-day standoff. 

Stable Costs But More Uninsured as ‘Obamacare’ Sign-ups Open

As sign-up season starts on Friday, the Affordable Care Act has shown remarkable resiliency, but it has also fallen short of expectations. Even many Democrats want to move on.

CTU Reaches Tentative Deal But Won’t Return to Work Thursday

Members of the Chicago Teachers Union won’t head back to school Thursday morning and their strike will last at least one more day after the union’s House of Delegates accepted a tentative agreement with the city, but refused to return to work.

Spotlight Politics: Assessing Political Fallout of Teachers Strike

Who will be the political winners and losers of the Chicago teachers strike? Our politics team digs into that story and more in our weekly roundtable.

Sister Helen Prejean on ‘Dead Man Walking’ at Lyric Opera

It was a moving memoir that became an Oscar-winning film before premiering as an opera in 2000. After more than 60 productions around the world, “Dead Man Walking” is now headed to Lyric Opera of Chicago for the first time.

Boeing CEO Faces Another Grilling on Capitol Hill Over Max

Lawmakers blasted Boeing and peppered its CEO on Wednesday with questions about the design and marketing of the 737 Max, the plane involved in two crashes that killed 346 people.

Ethylene Oxide Ban Narrowly Passes Illinois House

The shocking indictment of state Rep. Luis Arroyo has overshadowed the Illinois legislature’s fall veto session. Still, consequential legislation advanced, including a bill that will lead to a prohibition of a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment.

Oriental Institute Unveils Multimillion-Dollar Makeover for Centennial

On the South Side of Chicago is a relatively small but academically renowned museum whose founder James Henry Breasted helped rewrite the history of human civilization. We go for a look.

Crain’s Headlines: Beer Giant Moving US Headquarters to Chicago

Chicago is adding another high-profile corporate headquarters to its roster, though it’s not quite clear what it means for area jobs.

Illinois House Passes Bill Allowing College Athlete Endorsement Deals

College athletes could soon make money on endorsement deals if a bill in Illinois becomes a law. We explore the debate over changing the rules with former Chicago Tribune sportswriter Fred Mitchell.

October 30, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the Oct. 30, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Chicago ‘Genius Grant’ Recipient Teaching Course on Urban Sustainability

Emmanuel Pratt will use a South Side community farm he developed as a “living laboratory” to teach students about contemporary sustainability initiatives. 

10 Things to Do This Weekend: Oct. 31-Nov. 3

A Halloween parade, immersive plays, fried dough and plenty of games usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

Leguizamo Blazes His Way into an Often Unexplored Cultural Inheritance

There is no denying the ferocity of John Leguizamo’s tragicomic jeremiad, his bravura gifts as a terrific physical performer, or his ability to improvise in “Latin History for Morons.”

Police Department Accepts New Recommendations to Boost Homicide Clearance Rate

Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson says his department has accepted guidance from a Washington D.C.-based research firm offering a “comprehensive assessment of best practices and policies” for solving crimes more quickly.