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Juul Halts Sales of Fruit, Dessert Flavors for E-Cigarettes

The flavors affected by Thursday’s announcement — mango, crème, fruit and cucumber — account for less than 10% of Juul’s sales. The flavors had only been sold through Juul’s website, after the company pulled them from stores last November.

Joffrey Dancers’ Dramatic Powers Soar in Hypnotic ‘Jane Eyre’

British choreographer Cathy Marston’s enthralling production of “Jane Eyre,” is now being performed with stellar artistry and deep emotional insight by the Joffrey Ballet even though not a single word is spoken throughout the performance.

Chicago’s Top Cop Found Lying in Car; Requests Investigation

A passerby found Johnson early Thursday in a car parked near a stop sign and called 911. Police department spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said in a statement that Johnson indicated he parked his car after feeling lightheaded. 

CTU President: Lightfoot Spreading ‘Falsehoods’ About Negotiations

As Day One of the teacher strike ended, Chicago Teachers Union leadership strongly criticized claims made by Mayor Lori Lightfoot that the union lacked urgency to end the work stoppage.   

Joel Paterson, Master of Classic Guitar Styles, Takes on the Beatles

There are plenty of Beatles covers in the world. But when a talented local guitarist like Joel Paterson applies his artistry to the fab four, that gets our attention.

Mayor Lightfoot: Where’s CTU’S Urgency?

Bargaining sessions between the Chicago Teacher's Union and the city started late and ended early on Thursday, the first day students missed classes with their teachers on strike, causing Mayor Lori Lightfoot to question the union’s sense of urgency. 

Chicago Aldermen Propose New Name for Lake Shore Drive

Alds. David Moore and Sophia King introduced an ordinance Wednesday to rename Lake Shore Drive to Jean Baptiste Point DuSable Drive in honor of the city’s founder.

Crain’s Headlines: Northwestern’s $10M Grant to Prevent Opioid Deaths

A Northwestern researcher known for developing wearable technology has received a $10 million federal grant to create a potentially life-saving implantable device for people with opioid use disorder. 

CPS Teachers, Staff Take Their Case to the Streets with Rallies Across the City

Chants of “fair contract!” and “Mayor Lightfoot, get on the right foot!” rang through the air outside Chicago Public Schools around the city on the first morning of the Chicago Teachers Union and SEIU support staff walkout. 

Illinois Leads Nation with 137 Vaping-Related Illnesses

In Illinois, there have been 137 vaping-related illnesses – the most in any state across the country, according to the latest data released by federal and state health officials. 

Bears vs. Saints: Trubisky May Return, But Injuries Mount

The Chicago Bears host the New Orleans Saints. Former Bears offensive lineman James “Big Cat” Williams has a preview.

Lincoln Park Zoo Lion Sahar Died of Encephalitis Caused by Fungal Infection

Sahar, a 9-year-old African lion, arrived in Chicago in 2012 and became a favorite among staff and visitors. He died unexpectedly last month while living at a zoo in Kansas. 

‘Southern Exposure’ Expands Chicago’s Architectural Canon

In his new book, architecture critic and photographer Lee Bey highlights visually striking and culturally significant sites on Chicago’s South Side that have gone mostly overlooked, he says. 

October 17, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the Oct. 17, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

UK, EU Reach Tentative Brexit Deal; Still Needs Ratification

Despite the tentative agreement, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson must now sell the deal to Parliament. Johnson’s political rivals and even a key ally have already rejected the agreement.