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Landmark Musical ‘Miss Saigon’ Returns to Chicago, Turns 30

Decades after it premiered in London, the mega-musical “Miss Saigon” is still captivating audiences around the world. Meet three of the stars from the new touring production.

New Exercise Guidelines: Move More, Sit Less, Start Younger

New federal guidelines stress that any amount and any type of exercise helps health. “Doing something is better than doing nothing,” said Dr. Donald Lloyd-Jones of Northwestern University.

Uber’s Top Lawyer on ‘Concrete Actions’ to Curb Sexual Misconduct

Ride-hailing giant Uber releases a comprehensive plan to document – and ultimately curb – incidents of sexual misconduct within its ranks. We speak with the company’s chief legal officer Tony West.

Chicago Loses Amazon Bid, HQ2 to be Split Between NY, VA

Chicago was one of 20 finalists vying for Amazon’s second headquarters. The company announced Tuesday it will be splitting its second headquarters between New York City and Arlington, Virginia. 

Lincoln Park Zoo Hosts Conference on Reintroducing Endangered Species

Conservationists from around the world are gathering this week to focus on saving threatened species and reintroducing them into the wild.

Cardi B, Chance the Rapper, T.I. to Judge Hip-Hop Competition Series

Cardi B, Chance the Rapper and T.I. will work as judges in a new Netflix competition series looking for the next big hip-hop star.

Bitcoin and Fraud: Chicago’s First Cryptocurrency Theft Prosecution

Joseph Kim, 24, will spend 15 months in federal prison after defrauding his former employer and a handful of investors out of more than $1 million in cash and cryptocurrencies Bitcoin and Litecoin. 

Lawsuit: Illinois Guard Shot by Police Had on Security Hat

A police officer fatally shot an armed security guard who was wearing a hat with “security” emblazoned across the front, says an attorney for the guard's family who filed a federal lawsuit.

Scooter Sharing: How It Works, and Why Some Are Worried

Electric scooters are growing in popularity across the country, and now leaders of scooter-sharing companies – and residents themselves – want to bring them to Chicago.

Nov. 12, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Nov. 12, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Remembering Chicago’s Role in World War I

Over the weekend, world leaders gathered in France to mark the 100th anniversary of the armistice that brought World War I to an end. We remember Illinois’ sacrifice during the Great War.

Chicago Researcher Explores Gender Politics in US, Abroad

A record number of women are heading to Congress. How might this shift affect governmental policies both foreign and domestic?

Infertility Myths and Facts as Michelle Obama Reveals Miscarriage, IVF

Former first lady Michelle Obama opens up about her family’s fertility struggles in her new book “Becoming.” We ask a local doctor about the myths and facts of infertility.

State Rep. La Shawn Ford Enters Crowded Race for Mayor

He is the 18th declared candidate hoping to replace incumbent Mayor Rahm Emanuel. State Rep. La Shawn Ford tells Carol Marin about his decision to throw his hat in the ring.

Congressman Calls for Black Friday Boycott to ‘Target’ Store Closings

‘Tis the season for shopping, but U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush is calling on constituents to avoid buying gifts, and anything else, following Target’s decision to close a pair of stores on Chicago’s predominately black South Side.