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Feb. 8, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Feb. 8, 2018 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

These Commercial Bread Bakeries Set the Stage for Chicago’s Favorite Foods

We have some fun on a bun in commercial bakeries that make the bread for two iconic Chicago foods.

DNAinfo Alumni to Launch New Hyperlocal Website

The news site DNAinfo Chicago shut down three months ago. Now, former staffers are coming back with a new business model and a new name, but with the same focus on hyperlocal news.

How Black Americans Shaped Abraham Lincoln’s Life

A long out-of-print book tells the stories of African-Americans who knew and worked for Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln. 

CPS Cancels Friday Classes Ahead of Snowstorm

Before the snow even started to fall Thursday evening, Chicago Public Schools took the rare step of canceling all Friday classes.

Free After 23 Years in Prison, Exonerated Man Files Suit Against City

Nevest Coleman spent nearly two decades in prison for a crime he didn't commit. Now he’s suing the city of Chicago, claiming he was beaten and coerced into giving a false confession.

Chicago Police Officers to Carry Lifesaving Naloxone

As part of the city’s fight against opioids, Chicago Police officers will be equipped with naloxone. “Ensuring public safety goes beyond focusing solely on violent crime,” said Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson.

Joffrey’s Breathtaking ‘Modern Masters’ Explores Ballet’s Evolution

The Joffrey Ballet’s winter program is a stunning showcase of the prowess of its dancers, as well as the stellar talents of the Chicago Philharmonic and music director Scott Speck.

Illinois Solar Jobs Dropped in 2017, But Outlook Remains Bright

The number of solar jobs in Illinois – and the U.S. as a whole – decreased last year, but experts are still optimistic about the industry’s future.

Willis Tower Receives EPA Certification for Energy Efficiency

Chicago’s tallest building is being recognized for its standing atop another category: energy efficiency.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau Visits Chicago on First Stop of US Tour

The Canadian prime minister spoke candidly at the University of Chicago on Wednesday, addressing trade tensions between both countries, as well as his vision of gender equality.

Retiring Hedge Funds: Pension Plan Investing Strategies

Illinois’ state employee pension plan, one of the largest in the nation, has retired from hedge funds. Find out why.

Feb. 7, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Feb. 7, 2018 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Newly Rediscovered Historic House in Wilmette Faces Uncertain Future

On a street where homes sell for well over $1 million, one house has been hiding in plain sight for decades. It has been a welcome surprise to preservationists, but not to the developer who now owns it.

2018 Governor’s Race: Political Battles Turn Bitter

J.B. Pritzker apologizes for remarks he made on FBI wiretaps about black politicians. But will the apology undo the damage? We discuss the March 20 primary with political reporters Greg Hinz, Natasha Korecki and Laura Washington.