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Study: Teens Want Mobile Health Units to Address Sexual Health

A new University of Chicago study finds 92 percent of teens who received sexual and reproductive health care via mobile health units would recommend their friends use them too. 

Viewer Feedback: ‘These Cages Must be Outlawed Across the U.S.’

Viewers react to our story about where Trader Joe’s gets some of its pork products.

Jeanne Ives Asks ‘What’s Offensive?’ About ‘Provocative’ Campaign Ad

Gov. Bruce Rauner’s challenger, state Rep. Jeanne Ives, R-Wheaton, says she’s been surprised by the “hysteria” surrounding a new ad her campaign released Friday. 

Feb. 5, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Feb. 5, 2018 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Chicago Weighs Allowing ‘Free-Floating’ Car-Sharing

A new model of car-sharing is poised to make its debut in Chicago, but some aldermen are sounding the alarm about how it may impact street parking.

John Mahoney, ‘Frasier’ Dad and Steppenwolf Actor, Dies at 77

Actor John Mahoney died Sunday at the age of 77. He was best known for his role as Martin Crane in the hit series “Frasier,” but Mahoney was also a long-time ensemble member at Steppenwolf Theatre.

Paul Vallas, Former Schools Chief, Ponders Mayoral Run

Chicago’s mayoral election is a little over a year away, but Mayor Rahm Emanuel is already taking shots at former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas, even though Vallas hasn’t officially jumped into the race—yet.

Chicago Police Forming Joint Task Force to Crack Down on Carjackings

Reports of carjackings rose more than 45 percent in Chicago last year, and through the first weeks of 2018, there have been more than three carjackings reported in the city per day, on average. 

Chickens and Goats in the Backyard: Raising Livestock in Chicago

How feasible is raising livestock in the city? An urban agriculture advocate weighs in.

Wilmette Man Completes Walk Across US for Parkinson’s Disease

Bill Bucklew walked more than 2,500 miles across the country in two months to raise funds and awareness for Parkinson’s disease. “I have a whole range of emotions right now,” he said upon walking his final mile.

Advocates Look to Suspend Hearings in Dynegy Coal Plant ‘Bailout’

A coalition of environmental advocacy groups in Illinois hopes to put the brakes on a Rauner administration proposal that would relax pollution rules for eight downstate coal plants owned by Dynegy Inc.

Woodpeckers Show Signs of Possible Brain Damage, New Study Finds

Football players are often thought of as modern-day gladiators, but even the most hard-headed linebacker has nothing on the woodpecker, at least when it comes to sustaining blows to the noggin. 

Police: Suspect Using Dating App to Meet, Rob Victims on North Side

Chicago Police are seeking a man they believe is responsible for two knifepoint robberies on the North Side that occurred after the suspect met the victims through a dating app.

The Week in Review: State of the Governor’s Race

Sparks fly as the candidates for Illinois governor go for the political jugular. Where is the study into the fairness of the Cook County tax system? And a former CPS CEO appears to be eyeing Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s job. 

Web Extra, The Week in Review: Fake Followers

Eddie Arruza and guests discuss the Outcome Health settlement and the controversy over journalists and others allegedly buying fake Twitter followers.