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State Agency Finds Trace Amounts of Radioactive Materials in Pendants

The negative ion technology featured in some pendants doesn’t pose an immediate health concern, but continuous use over time may result in a slightly elevated skin exposure to radiation, says the Illinois Emergency Management Agency.

Spring Gardening Tips: Thrill, Fill and Spill

Whether you’ve got a generous backyard garden or a container collection on your apartment patio, it’s time to put your green thumb to work. We get spring planting tips from the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Eliza Fournier.

Shedd’s New Penguin Chick Hatches Just In Time For Mother’s Day

A new Magellanic penguin chick hatched Saturday at Shedd Aquarium, just hours before Mother's Day. 

CPS Hopes to ‘Right the Wrongs,’ Will Accept Special Education Monitor

State education officials have recommended additional oversight of special education policies at Chicago Public Schools after finding the district violated federal law.

Rauner Wants to Reinstate Death Penalty, Put 72-Hour Hold on All Gun Sales

Gov. Bruce Rauner on Monday used an unconventional method to announce a sweeping public safety plan that includes reinstating the death penalty in Illinois. 

May 14, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the May 14, 2018 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

‘Columbinus’ More Harrowing With Cast of Actual High School Students

An intensely disciplined, fearless, altogether remarkable ensemble of sophisticated young artists brings this singular – and singularly riveting – docu-drama to life.

Women-Only Coworking Spaces Get Red-Carpet Welcome in Chicago

An organization in New York City that doesn’t allow men is under investigation for discrimination. But in Chicago, women-only coworking spaces are on the rise.

‘You Have to Protect Us’: Residents Speak Out About Manganese Pollution

About 100 Southeast Side residents attended the first public meeting addressing exposure to neurotoxic manganese since the city became aware of it in 2016. “How are you going to keep us healthy?” one resident asked.

Why Lori Lightfoot Wants to Replace Mayor Rahm Emanuel

The former police board president, appointed by Mayor Rahm Emanuel, on why she now wants to replace him.

Jesmyn Ward’s ‘Sing, Unburied, Sing’ Tackles Legacy of Racial Injustice

Mississippi’s long-running literary tradition includes renowned names like William Faulkner, Eudora Welty and Richard Wright. Add to that list the only woman to win the National Book Award twice: Jesmyn Ward.

Illinois Eyes Sports Betting Revenue as Supreme Court Lifts Ban

Sports gambling gets a big boost from the U.S. Supreme Court. What that could that mean for Illinois. 

Máximo the Titanosaur to Debut June 1 at Field Museum

The enormous dinosaur cast replacing Sue the T. rex at the Field Museum will be here in just a few weeks. And the new resident now has a name.

City Seeks to Reduce Prescription Costs for Residents

“The cost of medicine should never, ever prevent anyone from getting the treatment they need,” said Mayor Rahm Emanuel in a statement. 

Web Extra, The Week in Review: Trump Tower’s Difficulties Leasing Space

Eddie Arruza and guests discuss the difficulties Trump Tower has faced leasing space. With guests Heather Cherone, Natasha Korecki, Laura Washington and Chris Jones.