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October 2, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the Oct. 2, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

‘Oslo’ An Enthralling Exploration of How Personal Diplomacy (Almost) Worked

J.T. Rogers’ superbly crafted, whip-smart, at times fancifully (and farcically) imagined 2017 Tony Award-winning play captures the efforts of a Norwegian husband-and-wife team to forge a peace process between the Israeli government and the PLO.

New Evidence Will Clear Marni Yang of Gruesome 2007 Murder, Attorneys Claim

It’s been more than eight years since the Chicago real estate agent was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Rhoni Reuter, the pregnant lover of former Chicago Bears star Shaun Gayle. Marni Yang’s attorney is now calling for a new trial.

Pompeo Acknowledges He was on Trump Call at Center of Probe

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo acknowledged Wednesday he was on the July phone call between President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s president that's at the center of the House impeachment inquiry. 

Free Art Collections at CPS Based on Unique ‘Art Subscription’ Model

Nearly two dozen Chicago Public Schools have received free art collections since the beginning of the school year. How a local nonprofit is able to provide these collections with the help of its “art subscription” concept. 

Teachers, Support Staff, Park District: A City on Triple Strike?

Everything is set in motion for a Chicago teachers strike, but teachers aren’t the only ones considering a walkout. The city of Chicago could be facing multiple government employee strikes – all at once.

Pompeo, Democrats Trade Intimidation Charges in Trump Probe

Trading hot charges of intimidation, the Trump administration took a defiant step toward resisting Congress’ access to impeachment witnesses Tuesday, and House Democrats warned such efforts themselves could amount to an impeachable offense.

House Democrats Subpoena Giuliani in Trump Impeachment Probe

Democrats on Monday subpoenaed Rudy Giuliani, President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer who was at the heart of Trump’s efforts to get Ukraine to investigate political rival Joe Biden’s family.

Crain’s Headlines: US Manufacturing at 10-Year Low

A key gauge of U.S. manufacturing strength has registered the lowest reading in more than 10 years as exports dove amid the escalating trade war.

As Teachers Strike Looms, Principals Group Says CPS Misrepresented Its Views

Troy LaRaviere, the head of the Chicago Principals and Administrators Association, discusses how a teachers strike would impact school administrators.

Elon Musk Unveils Prototype for Mars Rocket

The SpaceX founder aims to create a fleet of reusable rockets that will make space travel dramatically cheaper and more accessible. But can he turn what has long been science fiction into science fact?

Watchdog Finds DEA was ‘Slow to Respond’ to Opioid Epidemic

In a report released Tuesday, the Justice Department’s inspector general faulted the Drug Enforcement Administration for cutting back use of a key enforcement tool and continuing to raise production quotas even as the number of deaths rose.

You Can Now Smell Sue the T. Rex’s Breath at the Field Museum

New “sensory stations” allow visitors to get a more intimate experience of the museum’s iconic dinosaur – including the stench of Sue’s post-meal breath.

October 1, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the Oct. 1, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

‘Help is Here’: Statewide Campaign Aims to Reach People Who Use Drugs

Illinois residents open up about their experiences with addiction and recovery in a new statewide video campaign that seeks to connect people who use drugs with services.