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Geoffrey Baer on the Making of ‘Chicago on Vacation’

WTTW’s Geoffrey Baer has explored almost every inch of the Chicago area in TV specials for more than 20 years. On Tuesday, he hits the road – and stops by to tell us about his adventures.

Walmart’s Greeter Phaseout Worries Disabled Employees, Advocates

Last month, the big-box store announced a second round of cuts as it phases out store greeters in favor of a more demanding customer host role. A local disability advocate calls the move “shortsighted.”

Ald. Willie Cochran Set to Plead Guilty in Federal Corruption Case

The outgoing 20th Ward alderman is set to appear at a change-of-plea hearing on March 21. He was charged in 2016 with 15 federal charges including fraud, bribery and extortion.

FDA Chief Calls Out Walgreens Over Tobacco Sales to Minors

A top U.S. regulator wants to meet with Walgreens leaders to discuss whether the drugstore chain has a problem with illegal tobacco sales to minors.

Hillary Clinton Rules Out 2020 Rematch with Donald Trump

Hillary Clinton says she won't run for president in 2020, but vows she’s “not going anywhere.”

Attorney: Michael Cohen ‘Was Truthful and He Was Attacked’

Michael Cohen’s attorney Michael Monico shares his thoughts on his client’s testimony before Congress.

March 4, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the March 4, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

What Maggie Hickey’s Appointment Means for Chicago Police Reform

The Chicago Police Department now has a monitor to oversee big reforms. The latest on the appointment and what it means for policing moving forward.

Desert Plant Raising the Roof of its Chicago Home

For more than half a century, a plant at the Garfield Park Conservatory has been growing slowly and imperceptibly. Until last fall. We visit the rapidly ascending century plant.

Director Batters the Baroque in Lyric Opera Production of Handel’s ‘Ariodante’

British director Richard Jones has attempted to yank Handel’s rarely mounted Baroque opera into a more modern era by devising a wholly gratuitous, meaningless and needlessly coarse vision of the work. I just didn’t buy it.

Giant Anteater Pup Born at Brookfield Zoo

The unnamed pup, born Dec. 15, can be seen alongside his mom on select days in the zoo’s “Tropic World: Africa” exhibit.

Chicago Sergeant Claims Retaliation After Refusing to Participate in Alleged Cover-Up

A veteran Chicago police sergeant claims he was demoted after refusing to approve a report he believed would falsely justify the officer-involved shooting of an unarmed teen in 2017.

Rush Health System Reports Data Breach Affecting 45,000

The health system said in a recent financial filing that the exposed data may include names, addresses, birthdays, Social Security numbers and health insurance information.

Publicist: Luke Perry Has Died at 52 After Suffering Stroke

Luke Perry, who gained instant heartthrob status as wealthy rebel Dylan McKay on "Beverly Hills, 90210," died Monday after suffering a massive stroke, his publicist said. He was 52.

Autopsies Confirm Man Killed Family Before Killing Himself

Autopsies have determined that a Joliet man shot and killed his girlfriend and their two children before he fatally shot himself as police initially believed.