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Joel Weisman Throws Out 1st Pitch at White Sox vs. Yankees on Monday

After more than six months of anticipation, the former “Week in Review” host throws out the ceremonial first pitch as the White Sox took on the New York Yankees.

Baby Porcupine is First of its Kind Born at Brookfield Zoo

A porcupette, or baby porcupine, was born last month at Brookfield Zoo and is being hand-reared by the zoo’s animal care and veterinary staff. 

Van Dyke Case: Defense Can Present Animated Videos of Shooting at Trial

Attorneys for suspended Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke will be allowed to use computer-generated animations as defense evidence in next month’s murder trial.

Aug. 6, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Aug. 6, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

3 Years After Tragedy, Mother Motivated to Strengthen ‘Annie’s Law’

A change in state law will ensure first responders are equipped with EpiPens. Meet the mother of the girl who inspired the legislation.

Mayor, Police Department Ask for Community Help After Deadliest Weekend of 2018

After Chicago’s most violent weekend of the year, city officials and community activists try to identify what sparked the rash of shootings and homicides.

Rediscovering Influential Chicago Artist Charles White at the Art Institute

On the 100th anniversary of his birth, Charles White is being recognized with the first major retrospective of his work since 1982. 

Trump Amps Up Assault on Media, the ‘Enemy of the People’

Ivanka Trump splits with her father over his attack on journalists. Is the president’s rhetoric increasingly dangerous?

Chicago Communities Push to Reopen, Fund Public Mental Health Clinic

Behind the ballot referendum to restore public mental health care in Logan Square, Hermosa and Avondale.

Chicago Proposes 3 New Dog Parks on South Side

Chicago purports to be a dog-friendly city, but when it comes to dog parks, there is a huge discrepancy between the city’s North and South sides. What one dog-lover is doing to change that.

New ‘Bat Condo’ is 6th to Be Installed in Cook County

The structures, which look like doghouses without doors or windows, rest atop 12-foot stilts and can accommodate as many as 2,000 bats. Is this the year the bats will move in?

CPS to Consider Boundary Change to Add Students at Planned High School

District officials will hear from Near South Side community members this week about a proposal to expand the attendance boundary for the new high school CPS is planning to phase in at the National Teachers Academy.

How Chicago Hospitals are Addressing the Opioid Epidemic

From decreasing access to opioids, to identifying patients at risk of addiction: A look at what local hospitals are doing in the fight against opioid addiction.

Bill to Help Illinois Agencies Donate Leftover Food Signed Into Law

A new law aims to make it easier for state agencies in Illinois to donate leftover food, which advocates say will help reduce waste and feed hungry residents.

Van Dyke Case: Judge Won’t Rule on Venue Change Until Jury Selection Begins

After a daylong hearing featuring hours of expert testimony and competing surveys, it remains to be seen where the trial of Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke will be held.