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Web Extra, The Week in Review: Term Limits for Mayor Emanuel?

Paris Schutz and guests discuss former Gov. Pat Quinn’s binding referendum for a two-term limit for Chicago mayors.

The Week in Review: Is #MeToo Movement Catching Up With Madigan?

The #MeToo movement hits Springfield hard. A massive sex abuse scandal rocks CPS. Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich is front and center this election season. And could term limits be coming to the Chicago mayor’s office?

Embattled Rauner Appointee Will Party, Won’t Resign

Gov. Bruce Rauner quietly appointed former Democratic state Rep. Ken Dunkin to Chicago’s Metropolitan Water Reclamation District board last month. Why he’s now calling on Dunkin to resign.

June 7, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the June 7, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

ProPublica Illinois Investigates ‘Stuck Kids’ in Psychiatric Hospitals

An investigation published this month outlines a disturbing pattern when it comes to the care of children in Illinois psychiatric hospitals. Reporter Duaa Eldeib joins us with details.

Broadway Actor Len Cariou Reminisces About Sondheim, ‘Sweeney Todd’

The legendary Broadway actor brings his one-man show “Broadway and the Bard” to Chicago. Len Cariou joins us in discussion.

At Blues Fest, a Taste of Delmark Records’ History and Future

We stop by Delmark Records, where a blues summit took place this week in preparation for the 35th annual Chicago Blues Festival in Millennium Park.

99-Million-Year-Old Beetle Discovered by Field Museum Researcher

A tiny black speck contained within fossilized resin turned out to be the remains of an insect so ancient that it lived among dinosaurs.

Karen Lewis Undergoes Brain Surgery, Source Says

Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis reportedly told friends “the cancer is back” before undergoing surgery Wednesday.

June 6, 2018 - Full Show

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

Why Are There Fewer Boats in Monroe Harbor?

Monroe Harbor looks very different this boating season: it’s only half full. What the Chicago Park District is doing with the extra space.

Trump Ponders Commutation for Blagojevich, Pardon for Himself

President Donald Trump has issued a string of unusual commutations and pardons, including one championed by reality star Kim Kardashian West. Will Rod Blagojevich be next? 

UChicago Study: Earth Might Have Supported Life Earlier Than Thought

A study of rock minerals from northern Canada provides evidence that the Earth might have supported life hundreds of millions of years earlier than thought, according to research led by UChicago scientists.  

Top Madigan Official Accused of Harassment Resigns

Tim Mapes, House Speaker Michael Madigan’s top aide, has resigned following allegations made by a state employee accusing Mapes of making sexually inappropriate remarks.

10 Things to Do This Weekend: June 7-10

Finger-licking festivals, dance music and a bounty of books usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.