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May 17, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the May 17, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Plan Commission Greenlights Obama Presidential Center

Opponents and allies alike came together for a big vote Thursday on the future of the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park.

How Simona Rollinson is Transforming Cook County Technology

Meet Cook County’s award-winning chief information officer who is trying to bring 21st century IT solutions to county government.

Northwestern Alumna Gives Rise to Royal Wedding Fever in Chicago

Meghan Markle will become royalty this weekend when she weds Prince Harry. What you should pay attention to while you watch the festivities Saturday morning.

Why Illinois Soybean Farmers Fear a Potential Trade War With China

Illinois farmers are hoping for progress in Washington, where the U.S. and China have begun a second round of trade talks.

Chicago Park District to Shut Down Drinking Fountains Due to Lead

Chicagoans may soon find drinking fountains at their local parks have been shut off, removed or simply won’t stop flushing water. WBEZ reporter Monica Eng is covering the story and joins us with details.

‘Chasing New Horizons’ the Untold Drama Behind Pluto Mission

Meet the authors of a new tell-all book that reveals the incredible story behind the little spacecraft that was the first to explore Pluto.

Attorneys to Blanket Chicago Police Stations Saturday Offering Free Aid

Fewer than 2 percent of people arrested in Chicago last year met with an attorney while in police custody. Local advocates are looking to boost those numbers with a day of service Saturday.

Wearable Device Seeks to Objectively Measure Parkinson’s Symptoms

Treating the progressive degenerative disease can be difficult. Researchers are hoping a wearable device can provide clinicians with more objective data to inform their treatment decisions.

Special Exhibit Showcases 150 Years of Lincoln Park Zoo

“From Swans to Science: 150 Years of Lincoln Park Zoo” takes visitors on a journey through the zoo’s 150-year history, which started with a gift of four swans in 1868.

State Bill on Dense Breast Notifications Advances

A bill that would require mammogram providers to notify women whose test results show they have dense breast tissue, a risk factor for breast cancer, unanimously passed the Illinois House and Senate. 

Polish President to Visit Chicago on Friday

Polish President Andrzej Duda is scheduled to have meetings with Gov. Bruce Rauner and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel during his two-day visit to Illinois.

May 16, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the May 16, 2018 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Richard Gray, Chicago Art Dealer, WTTW Trustee, Dies at 89

Richard Gray, a longtime member of the WTTW and WFMT board, died Wednesday morning at his home in Chicago, surrounded by family. He was 89 years old.

Using Chicago’s Data for Good: Chi Hack Night Celebrates 300 Events

A weekly tech event at the Merchandise Mart celebrated a milestone last week. We take a look at the standout projects and people from its six-year history.