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Appellate Court Sides With Chicago on Tobacco Tax Ordinance

After clearing a legal hurdle, the new Chicago ordinance will raise the prices of cigars, self-rolled tobacco and chewing tobacco. 

Ryan Expressway to Obama Expressway? Ryan Family Says No

A suggestion by Chicago mayoral candidate Bill Daley to rename the Dan Ryan Expressway after former President Barack Obama has drawn criticism from the Ryan family. 

Chicago Police Seize More Than 9,600 Illegal Guns in 2018

The Chicago Police Department says the illegal gun seizures are part of a strategy that has helped significantly reduce the number of homicides, robbery and other violent crimes in 2018.

An Uneven ‘Fiddler’ Revival Arrives at an Ideal Moment

The eternal themes that drive “Fiddler on the Roof” made it an instant classic, but the new touring production featuring contemporary additions makes the show feel uneven.

Bill Daley Unveils Partial 2017 Tax Returns

The Daley campaign provided “Chicago Tonight” the cover sheets for his 2017 federal income 1040 form. They show that Bill Daley paid an effective tax rate of 37 percent on adjusted gross income of just over $2.5 million.

Web Extra, The Week in Review: Looking Back on 2018’s Biggest Stories

Eddie Arruza and guests discuss Mayor Rahm Emanuel's decision not to seek re-election, the NFL's national anthem policy controversy and more.

The Week in Review: Are Mendoza and Preckwinkle the Mayoral Front-runners?

Chicago mayoral candidates Susana Mendoza and Toni Preckwinkle are leading the crowded race, says a new poll. Two Chicago police officers are killed in the line of duty. And the Bears are headed to the playoffs. 

Man Says He Found Gun that Led Chicago Cops to Train Tracks

Edward Brown, 24, was ordered held on $200,000 bond Thursday during his first hearing since he was charged with felony reckless discharge of a firearm and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.

Chicago Archbishop to Have Leading Role in Sex Abuse Reforms

Cardinal Blase Cupich expressed regret for “our failures to address the scourge of clerical sexual abuse” in a statement responding to the attorney general's report.

Chicagoans Armed with Knowledge, Naloxone to Fight Opioid Crisis

Dozens of Chicagoans trained to recognize and respond to opioid overdoses in their communities have distributed more than 7,000 naloxone kits across the city since March.

Dec. 20, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Dec. 20, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Can Chicago Bears Keep Momentum Going into Playoffs?

The Bears are headed to the playoffs for the first time since 2010. James “Big Cat” Williams breaks down the season.

Heartland Cafe in Rogers Park Prepares to Close After 42 Years

After more than four decades, a beloved Rogers Park restaurant is shutting down – possibly for good – at the end of the year.

Vallas Calls on All Mayoral Candidates to Release Their Tax Returns

The majority of candidates running for mayor of Chicago have not yet released their tax returns – and some may not at all. “This is no time for a mayor to be veiled in secrecy,” said candidate Paul Vallas.

Celebrating the Holidays with Jazz Singer Dee Alexander

Dee Alexander sings holiday songs and talks about playing with a big-band jazz orchestra.