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Teller Brings Dark Magic to ‘Macbeth’

Witches, sorcery and ghosts: Shakespeare’s spookiest and shortest play gets adapted into a horror thriller with modern day magic.

Brilliant Cast Rocks Buddy Holly Back to Life

Zachary Stevenson – a bravura performer who is the spittin’ image of the character he plays, and who possesses the voice, moves, guitar licks and irresistible energy of the “original” – is proof that Buddy Holly lives. 

Lisa Madigan Challenges Proposal to Lower Fines for Automakers

A group of 13 attorneys general are speaking out against a Trump administration proposal to reduce penalties for automakers that violate fuel efficiency standards. 

Tronc Voluntarily Recognizes Chicago Tribune Union

After more than 85 percent of eligible employees signed cards in favor of union representation, the media company that owns the Chicago Tribune agrees to voluntarily recognize the Chicago Tribune Guild.

Shedd Scientists, Volunteers Track Migrations of Great Lakes Fish

Why more than two dozen volunteers have been tracking migrations of white and longnose suckers, an often overlooked family of fish. 

‘Grace’ Captures Breast Cancer Survivor’s Journey, Mastectomy Tattoo

Grace Lombardo never thought she’d get a tattoo, but then she got breast cancer. Her story of survival and recovery is told in a new documentary.

Van Dyke Case: Citing ‘Serious Safety Concerns,’ Judge Seals Courtroom for Witness Testimony

In a 10-page written order, Cook County Judge Vincent Gaughan noted that as many as nine witnesses called to testify Friday “could be exposed to harm” if their names were to be made public.

Web Extra, The Week in Review: Bring Out the ‘Big Boy Pants’

Paris Schutz and guests discuss the feud between the Daley family and Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

The Week in Review: Paul Vallas Comes Out Swinging

In his mayoral campaign kickoff, Paul Vallas calls Mayor Rahm Emanuel a “bully.” Is the #MeToo movement finally catching up to R&B star R. Kelly? And can the Bears draft picks save the team?

May 3, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the May 3, 2018 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

A Conversation with Sandra Cordova Micek, New CEO of WTTW, WFMT

Meet the new president and CEO of Window to the World Communications, Inc., the parent company of WTTW and WFMT.

Viewer Feedback: ‘They Need to Shut Down That Line’

Your thoughts about an old oil pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac and whether it’s potentially dangerous to our drinking water.

VW Settlement: Draft Plan for Cash Disappoints Activists, Lawmakers

Debate and dissent over how Illinois should spend its share of the Volkswagen diesel emissions payout.

Quest for ‘Lost City’ Leads Chicago Man on Risky Jungle Expedition

Tom Weinberg’s new book “Chasing the Lost City” details his 20-year search for an ancient abandoned city in the Honduran jungle.

‘The Problem We All Live With’: Ruby Bridges on Racism in America Today

The first black student to attend an all-white New Orleans school joins us to talk about civil rights activism and persistent racism in the U.S.