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Ald. Moreno Hit With Defamation Lawsuit Following Criminal Charges

Liliya Hrabar was arrested in February for driving Ald. Proco “Joe” Moreno’s stolen vehicle, but says she was given permission to use the car by the embattled 1st Ward alderman, who allegedly lied about the theft.

May 16, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the May 16, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Tony Award-Winning ‘Hamilton’ Ending Chicago Run in January

Producers made the announcement Thursday, saying the production playing at downtown Chicago’s CIBC Theatre would close Jan. 5, 2020. 

Author of Flattering Trump Biography Gets Pardon From Trump

President Donald Trump on Wednesday granted a full pardon to Conrad Black, a former newspaper publisher whose media empire once included the Chicago Sun-Times and The Daily Telegraph of London.

Trump Criticizes Prosecutors at Event for Fallen Officers

President Donald Trump used a ceremony for fallen law enforcement officers on Wednesday to criticize big-city prosecutors he asserts don’t go after criminals who pose a severe threat to public safety. He singled out prosecutors in Chicago and Philadelphia.

Rolling Stones North American Tour to Start in Chicago

The Rolling Stones are ready to get back on the road after postponing their North American tour because Mick Jagger needed medical treatment.

Spotlight Politics: Lightfoot, New City Council Prepare to Take Over

Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot and some Chicago aldermen are already in a stare down over aldermanic power. Our politics team tackles that story and other headlines in our weekly roundtable.

New Report Grades Chicago Hospitals on Patient Safety

How safe are Chicago hospitals? A new report says some of them are not making the grade when it comes to patient safety and preventable death. 

Pritzker Makes Push for Legal Sports Betting

Will a sports betting plan cross the finish line in Illinois? Gov. J.B. Pritzker supports it, and plans are being negotiated in Springfield to expand gambling in the state.

Pregnant Beluga Whale Gets Ultrasound at Shedd Aquarium

Mauyak, a 38-year-old beluga whale, is already mother to 6-year-old Kimalu and is expected to give birth again this summer. 

10 Things to Do This Weekend: May 16-19

Historic homes, art fairs, cover bands and water lanterns usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

Ald. Moreno Charged with Insurance Fraud, Obstruction of Justice

Chicago police on Wednesday charged 1st Ward Ald. Proco “Joe” Moreno with four felony counts after he allegedly lied to police and his insurance agency in January claiming his car had been stolen.

May 15, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the May 15, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

On Chicago Stages, 2 Solo Turns About Mental Illness

In what is clearly a case of pure happenstance, two autobiographical solo shows about mental illness recently arrived on Chicago stages. A look at “Certain Woman of an Age” and “The Mushroom Cure.”

Study: Illinois Sometimes Brushes Aside Child Abuse Allegations

Illinois’ child welfare agency is so intent on keeping children with their parents even when they have strong evidence of abuse that it has sometimes left those children in grave danger, a study released Wednesday found.