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Shedd Aquarium Welcomes 6 Wood Ducklings

New residents of the aquarium’s “At Home on the Great Lakes” exhibit are spending their first days bonding with their mother. 

Former Nepalese Child Laborer Seeks to Empower Women, Children

Meet Nasreen Sheikh, a former child laborer who is using her past to improve the lives of women and children around the world.

Web Extra, The Week in Review: A New Level of Newspaper Rivalry?

Paris Schutz and guests discuss the newspaper rivalry between the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times, and more.

The Week in Review: Mayor Emanuel Faces Increasingly Crowded Field

A caravan of candidates vow to take on Mayor Rahm Emanuel. A push to regulate gun shops fails. Assessing the Bears first round draft pick. And what does the future hold for Chicago’s newspapers?

Joffrey Ballet Celebrates a Wild and Crazy Swedish-Style ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’

You will never experience anything quite like it. Alexander Ekman’s “Midsummer Night’s Dream” is now receiving its North American premiere by the Joffrey Ballet, and it is a monumental achievement on every level.

Motown Mastermind Lamont Dozier Makes Music with Chicago Children’s Theatre

He wrote a multitude of Motown classics, and now he’s working with Chicago Children’s Theatre. Legendary songwriter Lamont Dozier and his son talk about their new musical “Last Stop on Market Street.” 

Prominent UIC Child Psychiatrist Accused of Putting Children at Risk

A star researcher is accused of violating research rules and putting children at risk, while UIC is accused of being compliant. We speak with Jodi Cohen, the ProPublica Illinois reporter who broke the story.

Newly Rediscovered Historic House in Wilmette Faces Uncertain Future

An historic house from the 1933 Century of Progress is among the buildings on Landmarks Illinois 2018 most endangered list. We revisit our tour of the long-forgotten house.

April 26, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the April 26, 2018 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Rauner Dismisses Would-Be Opponent as ‘Pawn’

Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner weighs in for the first time on a new entrant to the governor’s race: state Sen. Sam McCann.

Chicago’s Last Tannery Specializes in Horse Leather, NFL Footballs

Horween Leather has some high-profile clients. And if you’re a sports fan, chances are you’ve seen their work at play.

Chicago Launches CityKey, a New Municipal ID Program

Chicago City Clerk Anna Valencia tells us about the new ID card that pulls triple duty as a library and Ventra card. But it’s not without controversy.

WWCI Names Sandra Cordova Micek New President and CEO

Sandra Cordova Micek will take over as president and CEO of WWCI, the parent company of WTTW and WFMT, beginning May 1 following the retirement last year of Dan Schmidt.

Former Lake Bluff Students Sue School District Over Sex Abuse Allegations

Five former students filed civil suits this week against Lake Bluff School District 65, claiming it knowingly employed a sexually abusive teacher in the 1970s and ‘80s.

First Loves and Guilty Pleasures: Creating ‘The Mixtape of My Life’

The soundtrack to first loves, bad fights and family memories: Robert Elder’s new “music memoir” helps you create the mixtape of your life.