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Tom Ricketts Apologizes for Distraction of Father’s Emails

“The emails that were in there were unacceptable and had no place. My father has no direct role or economic interest in the team. That doesn’t represent what this organization is,” Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts said.

Aurora Warehouse Where 5 Killed Won’t Reopen Until Next Week

The Henry Pratt Co. facility will be open to any employees who want to spend time with colleagues and counselors will be available, spokeswoman Yolanda Kokayi said.

Mayoral Candidates Turn Up Heat in 2nd WTTW Forum

With a little more than one week left until the election for Chicago mayor, five of the perceived front-runners amped up their rhetoric in WTTW’s second of three candidate forums.

Feb. 18, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the Feb. 18, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Mayoral Candidate Forum: Daley, Mendoza, Preckwinkle, Vallas, Wilson

Join us Monday at 7 p.m. for the second of three mayoral candidate forums, moderated by Phil Ponce. Watch on WTTW11 or live on our website, Facebook and YouTube.

Obama Presidential Center Faces Court Ruling Tuesday

A federal judge could decide this week whether or not to toss a lawsuit challenging the construction of the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park. 

Turtle With Rare Genetic Condition Adopted by Suburban Ecologist

A rare yellow-hued Blanding’s turtle who called Chicago home has moved out to the suburbs, where she’s helping to spread the word about the plight of her endangered species throughout Illinois.

GoFundMe Campaign Created to Support Aurora Shooting Victims’ Families

A fundraiser started by City of Aurora officials has raised more than $72,000 in just two days to support the families of those who lost their lives in a shooting at a local manufacturing plant.

Chicago Charter Teachers Announce Tentative Agreement Ending Strike

Classes will resume Tuesday at four Chicago International Charter Schools following a two-week long strike that ended early Monday morning.

Aurora Shooter’s Permit Was Revoked But Gun Wasn’t Seized

An initial background check failed to detect a felony conviction that should have barred the man who killed five co-workers and wounded six other people at a suburban Chicago manufacturing plant from buying the gun.

Chicago Police Seek Follow-Up Interview with Jussie Smollett

Chicago police said Sunday they’re still seeking a follow-up interview with Jussie Smollett after receiving new information that “shifted” their investigation of a reported attack on the “Empire” actor.

Officials: 5 Dead, 5 Police Wounded in Aurora Shooting

Police have identified the gunman who killed five people at a suburban Chicago business and shot and wounded five police officers.

Illinois EPA Shuts Down Suburban Sterigenics Plant

A medical supply sterilization company in suburban Willowbrook was shut down Friday by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency due to elevated cancer risks.

Web Extra, The Week in Review: New R. Kelly Videotape

Eddie Arruza and guests discuss a newly discovered videotape purportedly showing R&B singer R. Kelly engaging in sexual acts with an underage girl.

The Week in Review: Election Day Fast Approaching

Mayoral candidates square off on “Chicago Tonight.” Jason Van Dyke is attacked in prison. Is R. Kelly about to be indicted? And the controversial alliance between the Cubs and a conservative media outlet.