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Democrats Try to Retake Illinois District Won Over by Trump

How Brendan Kelly and Democrats running in other largely rural, blue-collar districts fare in November could determine whether the party wins the 23 seats it needs to take control of the House next month.

Illinois Begins to Pave the Way for Self-Driving Cars

Chicago streets filled with cars and passengers – but no drivers – may sound like something out of the cartoon “The Jetsons,” but some suggest the technology actually has roots in Illinois’ not-so-distant past.

Chicago Man Accused of Threatening Sen. Flake Ordered to Arizona

A Chicago man accused of threatening to kill U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake because he was "tired" of the Republican "interrupting" President Donald Trump will face federal charges in Arizona.

Oct. 25, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Oct. 25, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Illinois Comptroller Forum: Susana Mendoza, Darlene Senger

Incumbent Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza and her Republican challenger Darlene Senger talk about paying the state’s bills and more.

Chicago’s Low-Line: Phase 1 Completed, Phase 2 to Come

An update on a pedestrian path set below CTA train tracks on the city’s North Side: what’s become of the project since our spring 2017 visit, and what is yet to come.

P33: A Burnham Plan for Chicago’s Tech Future

A new initiative backed by former Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker and Chicago’s entrepreneurial elite aims to turn Chicago into a top tech hub.

‘Hello, Dolly!’ Still Leads the Parade of Musicals in the Key of Joyful Escapism

The enduring 1964 hit with an impossibly catchy score fervently champions the quest for love, adventure, mischief and the all-important joy (and necessity) of seizing the day.

Alpana Singh: ‘It’s Absolutely Wonderful’ to Return to ‘Check, Please!’

After a five-year hiatus, Alpana Singh returns to the weekly restaurant review show. She tells us about the upcoming season that debuts Friday on WTTW.

Walmart to Install Solar Panels at 21 Sites in Illinois

The mega-retailer says plans to install solar panels at nearly two dozen sites across Illinois will represent a 25-percent increase in the state’s current solar capacity.

Rush Receives $5 Million for Cancer Immunotherapy Research

The donation from Chicago philanthropists Robert and Emily King will increase clinical trials at the hospital and create a fund for nursing education. 

Durbin Calls for Increased Monitoring of Illinois Pork-Processing Plant

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin is calling for federal action following a report that identified an Illinois meat-processing plant as the worst-polluting plant of its type in the country.

The Trial of Jason Van Dyke is Over, But His Appeal Has Not Yet Begun

Legal experts weigh in on Jason Van Dyke’s impending appeal as the Chicago police officer returns to court next week for the first time since his second-degree murder conviction.

Oct. 24, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Oct. 24, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

At Public Hearing, Nearly 50 Speakers Weigh in on Police Reform

A ceremonial courtroom at the Dirksen Federal Building was filled to capacity Wednesday as the first of two public hearings got underway on the proposed Chicago police reform consent decree.