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‘White Like Her’ Memoir Details Hidden Heritage

Local mystery writer Gail Lukasik unveils her own startling family mystery in her new memoir.

Social Media Scams: Public Figures Under Fire for Buying Fake Followers

The Chicago Sun-Times suspends Richard Roeper for allegedly buying social media followers. What exactly is a Twitter bot?

Deconstructing President Trump’s Infrastructure Plan

In his first State of the Union address, President Donald Trump called on Congress to pass his $1.5 trillion plan to “rebuild our crumbling infrastructure.” But how far will that money go?

Magic Realism in Paintings by Chicago’s ‘Queen of Bohemian Artists’

Gertrude Abercrombie is a one-of-a-kind Chicago artist. Though she has been gone for 40 years, she is now getting a rare show at the Elmhurst Art Museum. 

State Legislators Override Rauner Veto of School Funding Revisions

State legislators override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s amendatory veto of a trailer bill to the state’s new evidence-based funding formula. But school districts awaiting new state equity funding will still have to wait to get those dollars, according to one bill sponsor.

Trader Joe’s Responds to Concerns About ‘Inhumane’ Pork Suppliers

The grocery store chain says it is evaluating its supply chain “to see where additional change is needed” in response to public concerns over pork suppliers who confine pigs to tight metal crates.

Group Calls on McDonald’s to Honor Vow for Antibiotic-Free Beef, Pork

The Chicago-based fast food chain agreed last year to work toward phasing out antibiotics from its beef and pork products. An Illinois nonprofit now wants McDonald’s to commit to a timeline to meet that goal.

10 Things to Do This Weekend: Feb. 1-4

Arm wrestling, hot chocolate-inspired treats, freakish performances and a salute to Langston Hughes usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

Jan. 30, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Jan. 30, 2018 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

State of the State Preview: Bipartisan and Blows

Even as Gov. Bruce Rauner is expected to call for bipartisanship Wednesday, a source with knowledge of the speech says he will call for legislation that takes direct aim at House Speaker Michael Madigan.

Viewer Feedback: ‘We Must Develop Public Transportation’

Our story about so-called “congestion pricing” has a lot of you talking. We read comments from the Chicago Tonight website, and our Facebook and Twitter pages.

$107 Billion Borrowing Plan Could Save State Pensions

Lawmakers consider a radical new proposal to solve the state’s massive pension crisis. Why they think it’s the best way to go.

The Amazon Race: What HQ2 Win Would Mean for Chicago

Chicago may be on Amazon’s top 20 list, but what will it take to win it all – and at what cost?

Rare Triple Lunar Treat Includes Eclipse, Blood Moon

If the skies over Chicago cooperate over the next 12 hours, the moon will offer a very rare triple feature. 

Chinese Scientists Cloned Monkeys. Are Humans Next?

China’s landmark cloning of primates has some worried it sets a dangerous precedent. We discuss the breakthrough – and what it could mean for the future of cloning.