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Intuit Exhibition Highlights Chicago’s Embrace of Outside Art

We visit the local gallery and museum that preserves and promotes unusual art made by unusual people.

$70 Million Albany Park Floodwater Tunnel Goes Online

The latest on a major city infrastructure project that officials say was made necessary because of climate change.

Protesters Plan to Shut Down Lake Shore Drive, March to Wrigley

On the heels of an anti-violence demonstration that closed down the Dan Ryan Expressway, another group of activists announces plans to shut down a busy roadway on Chicago’s North Side.

‘Jurassic Park’ Generation Gives Rise to Golden Age of Paleontology

Renowned paleontologist and University of Chicago graduate Steve Brusatte tells us about his new book, “The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs: A New History of a Lost World.”

Chicago Company Installs ‘Self-Aware’ Robot That Sorts Recycling

Chicago-based Lakeshore Recycling System is the first company in the U.S. to install a new “self-aware” machine that sorts through recycled materials. 

Cursive Writing Coming Back to CPS Elementary Schools

Chicago Public Schools is updating its teaching policy around the handwriting form to meet new state law requirements.

Remembering Oak Park Record Store Owner Val Camilletti

The legendary owner of Val’s halla, which celebrates 46 years in business this weekend, died Monday after a two-year battle with breast cancer.

Longtime WFMT Host Carl Grapentine Signs Off

A very familiar voice on our classical music sister station is retiring. A look at the on- and off-air musical life of WFMT’s Carl Grapentine. 

Viewer Feedback: ‘Thank You for Covering This!’

Our story about a planned protest outside McDonald’s new West Loop headquarters drew a lot of comments. 

July 23, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the July 23, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Major Transformation Coming to Chicago’s 75th Street Train Corridor

Chicago is the crossroads of rail traffic in the U.S., but the area’s railroad infrastructure has failed to keep up with increasing traffic. How a new project will address one of the biggest problems in Chicago’s antiquated rail system.

Parties Near Agreement on Chicago Police Consent Decree

An agreement to bring federal court oversight to the Chicago Police Department is nearly finished – with one major hang-up.

Ald. Ricardo Munoz to Retire from City Council, ‘Make Some Real Money’

He has represented Chicago’s 22nd Ward since 1993 but announced Monday he will not run for re-election. Ald. Ricardo Munoz joins us to discuss his major career move.

Cook County Officials Report Measles Exposure in City, Suburbs

Health officials are reporting a confirmed case of measles in a Cook County resident who visited a restaurant and grocery store in the city and suburbs earlier this month. 

Chicago Theater Recommendations from Hedy Weiss

Theater critic Hedy Weiss gives us her take on a Tennessee Williams classic, an Elvis musical full of glitz and hits and more on Chicago-area stages.