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‘Don’t Panic’: Chicago Officials Hope to Save Lives With Safe Haven Law

April is “Save Abandoned Babies Month” in Illinois. Chicago police and fire officials hope to raise awareness of the state’s safe haven law in the hopes of saving infant lives.

Illinois Gets Huge Donation for Synthetic Cannabinoids Treatment

How a donation of nearly 800,000 tablets of vitamin K can help treat severe bleeding related to the use of synthetic cannabinoids.

Adler to Honor NASA Volcanologist With Women in Space Science Award

A conversation with NASA research scientist Rosaly Lopes, who will be recognized this week at an event celebrating women in space science. 

Scientists Discover ‘Suicidal’ Octopus Colonies Near Ocean Floor

A team of scientists was exploring a rocky patch of ocean floor when they found something that shouldn’t have been there: octopuses – lots of them.

Putting a Bit of a Twist on This Year’s Non-Equity Jeff Nominations

Acknowledging the existence of “gender fluidity,” the 45th annual Non-Equity Jeff Awards nominations for performance are now nonbinary.

Dreams, Drama Drive CSO’s Concert of Works by Debussy and Tchaikovsky

The work of both composers shares the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s current program led by Maestro Riccardo Muti. And the result is a most winning mix of opposing musical temperaments.

New Chicago Law Requires Health Warning Signs at Tobacco Dealers

The Windy City is the first in the nation to require tobacco health warning signs at the doors of all tobacco dealers. The new law also prohibits all free sampling of tobacco products.

Chicago Gets ‘F’ Grade in 2018 Air Pollution Report

Chicago is the country’s 22nd most polluted city, according to a new study of air pollutants by the American Lung Association. 

Web Extra, The Week in Review: Is there a Newspaper War in Chicago?

Eddie Arruza and guests discuss whether there’s a newspaper war brewing in Chicago.

The Week in Review: Dorothy Brown Enters Mayoral Race

Cook County Clerk Dorothy Brown joins the race for mayor. A federal appeals court says the federal government may not withhold funding from so-called sanctuary cities. And the U.S. Supreme Court denies an appeal from Rod Blagojevich.

Chicago Police Board to Review LeGrier Shooting After Member Sides With COPA

The Chicago Police Board may seek to fire an officer who shot and killed two people during a domestic disturbance call in 2015.

April 19, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the April 19, 2018 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Parkland Shooting Survivor Wants Fresh Focus on ‘Never Again’ Movement

May-Ling Ho-Shing is a survivor of the Feb. 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. The 17-year-old shared a message Thursday with students at Thornwood High School in South Holland.

‘Daughter of the Cold War’ on George Kennan, Russia and Remarkable Life

Grace Kennan Warnecke, the daughter of legendary American diplomat George Kennan, talks about her new memoir.

Rainn Wilson at Steppenwolf Theater In a Farce to be Reckoned With

The actor known for his role as Dwight Schrute on NBC’s “The Office” talks about his dual roles in Matthew-Lee Erlbach’s new play “The Doppelganger.”