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Van Dyke Case: Defense Believes Judge Too ‘Prejudiced’ to Decide Trial Venue

Defense attorneys claim the judge handling the high-profile murder case is “prejudiced” against their motion to move the trial outside Cook County and should recuse himself from deciding the matter.

Cases of Foodborne Illness in Illinois Surpass 500

There are more and more cases of food poisoning in Illinois. What’s behind the problem – and how to protect yourself.

Transportation Planners Consider Bus-Only Lane on Lake Shore Drive

It is perhaps Chicago’s most iconic roadway, and it’s certainly among the busiest. Could dedicating a lane to buses ease congestion on Lake Shore Drive?

Field Museum Scientist Develops ‘Easy-Bake Fossil’

Fossils typically take tens of millions of years to develop, but a Chicago scientist recently helped discover a new way to simulate the fossilization process in a lab – in just 24 hours.

Illinois Gets ‘D’ Grade in New Report Evaluating Renewable Energy Standards

A new report from an environmental advocacy group criticizes Illinois and more than two dozen other states for adopting renewable energy plans that allow for dirty energy sources. 

New Collaborative Focused on Children’s Health Policy

A statewide initiative aims to move the dial on child health policy by addressing issues such as infant mortality, violent injury and death, and barriers to health care.

Simeon Parents Speak Out on Behalf of Exiled Principal

Parents from a South Side high school are calling on CPS leaders to bring back their ousted principal, a month after an investigation revealed he had failed to safeguard students from abuse.

Making Baby Walleye in Cook County

Though not a terribly romantic process, walleye breeding at the Cook County Forest Preserve District produces thousands of young fish for county lakes. We take a closer look.

The ‘Buzz’ Behind Beekeeping: Colonizing a New Hive

If you’re not ready to raise chickens in your backyard, you could try your hand at another popular trend: urban beekeeping.

‘Something in the Game’ Wins One for The Gipper, and for Musical Theater, Too

In spinning the tale of Knute Rockne and his prize athlete, the creators of this terrific show have tapped into much grander themes than the nature of intensely competitive college football.

July 24, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the July 24, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Intuit Exhibition Highlights Chicago’s Embrace of Outside Art

We visit the local gallery and museum that preserves and promotes unusual art made by unusual people.

$70 Million Albany Park Floodwater Tunnel Goes Online

The latest on a major city infrastructure project that officials say was made necessary because of climate change.

Protesters Plan to Shut Down Lake Shore Drive, March to Wrigley

On the heels of an anti-violence demonstration that closed down the Dan Ryan Expressway, another group of activists announces plans to shut down a busy roadway on Chicago’s North Side.

‘Jurassic Park’ Generation Gives Rise to Golden Age of Paleontology

Renowned paleontologist and University of Chicago graduate Steve Brusatte tells us about his new book, “The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs: A New History of a Lost World.”