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New Home and Vision for Chicago Architecture Foundation

After more than 25 years on Michigan Avenue, the cultural organization has moved into a spectacular new space on East Wacker Drive, expanding its mission and its footprint on the city.

Aretha Franklin’s Chicago-Based Music Director Remembers the Queen of Soul

Meet Fred Nelson III, the Chicago man who performed with Aretha Franklin more than 200 times in the last years of her life.  

Sweeping Changes for Chicago Police Department Nearly Finalized

A document promised to result in “real and lasting reform” for Chicago police is in the hands of a federal judge. The latest on the consent decree.

Despite Setbacks, Hope Remains for Alzheimer’s Drug Treatments

In the last two decades, only four drugs have been approved to treat Alzheimer’s symptoms, according to a new report. “I’m very optimistic that within 10 years we’ll have a breakthrough,” said Dr. Doug Williamson of biopharmaceutical company Lundebeck.

Van Dyke Defense to Decide Friday if They’ll Face Judge or Jury

Twelve jurors have been selected. Eleven have been sworn in. Suspended Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke and his attorneys have one more day to decide if they want a jury trial or a bench trial, with opening arguments expected as soon as Monday.

City Animal Shelter Seeking Help With Influx of Rescued Cats

The number of rescued cats at Chicago’s Animal Care and Control shelter reached a high of 300 earlier this week, prompting the agency to sound the alarm on social media.

Chicago Mayor’s Race: Gutierrez Out, Garcia ‘Taking a Closer Look’

There may soon be tidal waves in the race for Chicago mayor, should Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle run, or should County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia take a second shot at the city’s top job.

10 Things to Do This Weekend: Sept. 13-16

Punk rock bands, tons of tacos, cultural celebrations, butterflies and yoga usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

Sept. 12, 2018 - Full Show

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

‘Peacebook’ Festival 2018 Gets Assist from the Wu Tang Clan

Tap, rap, and a whole lot more when Collaboraction’s performance festival visits the West Side.

The New Techniques (and Big Money) Behind Political Ads

Campaigns are buying TV ads, web banners, and producing a wealth of videos for social media, and they’re using technology to target voting blocs with ever-increasing precision.

Apple Unveils New Phones and Watches

Longtime Apple watcher and former Chicago Sun-Times columnist Andy Ihnatko weighs in on the tech giant’s newest offerings.

Nearly 20 Years Later, ‘Cha-Cha Slide’ Still Gets People Moving

Meet the South Side native whose line dance became a worldwide phenomenon.

Van Dyke Case: Jury Selection Continues as Defense Weighs Trial Options

The lead attorney for Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke says it’s too early to decide whether he will opt for a jury or bench trial. Meanwhile, day two of jury selection brought the total number to 10.

Ask Geoffrey: The Independent Order of Odd Fellows

A viewer spots a Blue Island building with an image of three chain links on its facade. Geoffrey Baer has the scoop on the odd fellows behind that insignia in this encore edition of Ask Geoffrey.