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Should Horse-Drawn Carriages Be Banned in Chicago?

A proposal in City Council would end a tourist industry that’s operated in the city for nearly 40 years. Supporters and opponents weigh in.

Candidates for Chicago Mayor Face Tough Path to Ballot, City Hall

The mayor’s surprise announcement has triggered a flurry of speculation about new candidates. But running for office successfully is far more complicated than shaking hands and raising money.

New Guidelines to Identify, Treat Depression in Perimenopause

Women are at an increased risk of depression before menopause, even if they don’t have a history of the mood disorder. New guidelines seek to help clinicians identify and treat women during this “window of vulnerability,” said UIC professor Pauline Maki.

Shedd Aquarium Adds Extended Hours to Free Admission in September

The aquarium’s initiative to offer free admission to Illinois residents this month has a new twist that could help you avoid rush-hour traffic.

Mayor Emanuel Won’t Run for Re-election. What That Means for Candidates.

Winning a third term wasn’t ever going to be easy for Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. But the dynamics of the race quickly went topsy-turvy with Emanuel’s announcement that he won’t be on the 2019 ballot.

Chicago Talent Headlines Bernstein’s ‘Candide’ in Knoxville, Tennessee

Not only does director Calvin MacLean have deep Chicago roots, so do a number of the major players in this grand-scale production.

Community Reaction to Mayor Emanuel’s Announcement

From issues of police and violence, to community development and education, an assessment of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s legacy.

Emanuel Stuns Chicago, Rocks Mayor’s Race

What does the mayor’s decision to not seek re-election mean to challengers – and potential challengers – in the 2019 race? Local political reporters weigh in.

Sept. 4, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Sept. 4, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Emanuel’s Aldermanic Friends, Foes React to Bombshell Announcement

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel will not seek a third term. We get reaction to the news from City Council.

Van Dyke Case: McDonald Family Calls for Peace as Trial Set to Begin

A bombshell announcement from Mayor Rahm Emanuel and a rare public statement from Laquan McDonald’s family set the scene on the eve of Jason Van Dyke’s murder trial.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel Not Seeking Re-election

“As much as I love this job and will always love this city and its residents, I have decided not to seek re-election,” Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Tuesday.

Who’s Who in the High-Profile Murder Trial of Jason Van Dyke

These are the names you need to know as the murder trial of suspended police Officer Jason Van Dyke gets underway.

12 Arrested After Attempting to Shut Down Kennedy Expressway

For the third time this summer, activists used major roadways in an effort to shine a light on the violence plaguing Chicago’s South and West Sides. 

CPS Touts Increased Graduation Rate, Acknowledges Work Ahead

More Chicago Public Schools students are earning diplomas than ever before, reaching a record-high graduation rate of 78.2 percent, according to new figures from the district.