SORT Order Oldest FirstNewest First Has Video - Any -YesNo FILTER Date Range Start date End date Category - Any -Arts & EntertainmentBusinessCrime & LawEducationHealthPoliticsScience & NatureSports Keyword(s) Jul 31, 2018 Destruction of the City’s Last Waterfall Begins Chicago is losing its last waterfall. We follow up on an earlier story to see the beginning of its demolition in River Park. Jul 31, 2018 CPS Watchdog: Byrd-Bennett Helped Company Land $67M in Contracts A for-profit company that contracts with Chicago Public Schools comes under fire in a new report for its connections to convicted former CPS CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett. Jul 31, 2018 Lollapalooza Security Tightened, But Challenges Persist The annual music festival gets underway Thursday in Grant Park. Why this year’s four-day event comes with tightened security measures. Jul 31, 2018 University of Chicago Plays Key Role in Trying to Save Niger’s Heritage What a leading paleontologist in Chicago is doing to help the country of Niger save and display its rich cultural heritage. Jul 31, 2018 10 Outdoor Spots to Unwind and De-Stress in Chicago Despite its moniker as “The City that Works,” Chicago features plenty of places to get away from the city’s hustle and bustle. Here are 10 spots to zen out in the city this summer. Jul 31, 2018 Van Dyke Case: Trial Venue Won’t Be Decided By New Judge A new judge won’t be brought on to decide whether the high-profile murder trial of a Chicago police officer will be moved out of Cook County despite a “novel” argument by defense attorneys. Jul 30, 2018 Emanuel Challenger Lightfoot, Police Union Tear Down Consent Decree The Chicago Police Department is one step closer to making reforms, but a draft consent decree is drawing criticism, and the police union has vowed to sue. We speak with FOP President Kevin Graham. Jul 30, 2018 Allegations of Abuse at Chicago-Area Shelters Housing Migrant Children A ProPublica Illinois investigation uncovers allegations of abuse, inappropriate relationships and threats at nonprofit shelters housing migrant children. We speak with reporter Melissa Sanchez. Jul 30, 2018 Emanuel, Burke Sued Over Workers’ Compensation Why a longtime political gadfly and a city worker are suing Mayor Rahm Emanuel and powerful Ald. Ed Burke in federal court. Jul 30, 2018 July 30, 2018 - Full Show Watch the July 30, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Jul 30, 2018 Country’s Only Mosaic School Pieces Together New Home in Edgewater One of the oldest forms of art is still practiced throughout the world, but there is only one school in the United States where it’s taught. We go for a visit. Jul 30, 2018 Harvey Reaches Pension Deal, But Problems Persist Across the State The city of Harvey finally strikes a deal with its underwater police and fire pension funds. What it could mean for hundreds of other Illinois towns. Jul 30, 2018 ‘We Don’t Want Your Trash’: Residents Protest General Iron’s Move to Southeast Side General Iron announced plans earlier this month to move its scrap metal yard from Lincoln Park to the Southeast Side, where residents are concerned about the company’s environmental track record. Jul 30, 2018 1960s Chaos Meets Upheaval of 2018 in Bernstein’s ‘Mass’ As visitors to the Ravinia Festival well know, the picnics on the grass staged there tend to be legendary feasts. But it is the musical feasts that are the real food for thought. Jul 30, 2018 How Wisconsin Went Red: New Book Traces Fall of ‘Progressive Bastion’ How a state that hadn’t voted for a Republican presidential candidate in more than 30 years helped elect Donald Trump. Author Dan Kaufman discusses his new book “The Fall of Wisconsin.” Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
