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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. 

In ‘Every Brilliant Thing,’ A List Becomes a Reminder of Why Life is Worth Living

Ingeniously conceived and cleverly directed, this immersive show features a not-to-be-missed solo turn by Rebecca Spence, a captivating actress of extraordinary skill, charm and improvisational brilliance.

Man Falsely Convicted of 1993 Murder Says He Was Framed by Former Police Detective

Geraldo Iglesias spent 16 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit. Now he’s suing the city of Chicago and a disgraced former police detective who he claims set him up.

Jessye Norman, International Opera Star, Dead at 74

Jessye Norman, the renowned international opera star whose passionate soprano voice won her four Grammy Awards, the National Medal of Arts and the Kennedy Center Honor, has died, according to family spokesperson Gwendolyn Quinn. She was 74.

Cannabis Tourism: Will Legalized Marijuana Bring Reefer Madness to Illinois?

The Jan. 1 legalization of recreational marijuana in Illinois brings with it many dizzying questions. Could the Land of Lincoln become the Midwest mecca for marijuana tourism?