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Web Extra, The Week in Review: Impact of Jussie Smollett

Eddie Arruza and guests take a dive deep into the broader impact of the Jussie Smollett case.

The Week in Review: Mayoral Candidates Fight to the Finish

Charges for “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett. Accusations, missteps and big money in the run-up to election day. A disturbing revelation about the Aurora mass shooter. And Manny Machado disses Chicago.

R. Kelly Charged With Aggravated Sexual Abuse

Controversial Chicago R&B singer R. Kelly is facing a slew of sexual abuse charges after a video purporting to show him sexually assaulting an underage girl was turned over to Cook County investigators.

New Program Aims to Give Cancer Patients a Road Map for Treatment

Navigating cancer treatment can be overwhelming. A new pilot seeks to improve the process for patients by consolidating all aspects of treatment into one all-encompassing care plan.

Southeast Side Facility to Stop Handling Bulk Amounts of Brain-Damaging Manganese

Watco Transloading says it will no longer handle materials with high concentrations of manganese, a heavy metal used in steelmaking that can cause brain damage at high exposure levels. 

CSO Concert Moves from Earthly Horror to Heavenly Yearning

The CSO’s current program features two radically different pieces: American composer William Schuman’s haunting “Symphony No. 9” and Mozart’s glorious “Requiem in D Minor.”

Six Girls Negotiate Difficult Road to Adulthood in ‘Twilight Bowl’

“Twilight Bowl” is a telling depiction of a crucial transitional period in the lives of a cross-section of young women who are at once lost and found in the American heartland.

Valentino, Antelope Born on Valentine’s Day at Brookfield Zoo, Euthanized

The tiny African antelope born on Valentine’s Day was euthanized Tuesday, according to zoo officials, who identified a birth defect that affected the animal’s ability to swallow normally.

Preckwinkle Parts Ways with Top Aide After Controversial Social Media Post

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, considered a front-runner in the race for Chicago mayor, has cut ties with Scott Cisek after he made a controversial post on Facebook.

Anita Alvarez to Kim Foxx: ‘Do Your Job’

Former Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez this week blasted her successor Kim Foxx for not “doing her job” after Foxx recused herself from the investigation into claims made by “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett.

Transgender Chicagoan Reunites with Christian Cousin

WTTW captures a family reunion between two cousins. Both from central Illinois, one now calls Chicago home and identifies as “trans-feminine.” The other, an evangelical Christian, stayed downstate and has no experience with the LGBTQ community.

Records: 75 Percent of Revoked Illinois Gun Licenses Ignored

Police say that of the people who received gun license revocations last year in Illinois, more than 75 percent ignored the notices.

‘Empire’ Producers Cut Smollett from Season’s Last Episodes

The producers of the TV show “Empire” say Jussie Smollett’s character will be removed from the final two episodes of this season.

Feb. 21, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the Feb. 21, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Chicago Film Critics Reveal Their Top Oscars Picks

The 91st Academy Awards ceremony takes place Sunday night. We check in with two Chicago film critics ahead of the big night.