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Calls to 911 Drop by Tens of Thousands in First Quarter of 2017

A significant decrease in calls to Chicago 911 emergency services is not matched by an overall decline in crime. We take a look at the numbers.

Chicago Fights Summer ‘Brain Drain’ With Superhero Science

With the end of the school year just weeks away, the Museum of Science and Industry is calling on Chicago’s “kid superheroes” to unite and defeat summer’s top villain: the “evil Dr. Brain Drain.”

Catchy Ringtone Offers Upbeat Reminder of Immigrants’ Rights

As concerns over deportation rise in many immigrant communities, a local union has found a unique way to spread an educational message.

June 5, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the June 5, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

A Growing Line to Buy the Chicago Sun-Times

The Chicago Sun-Times is for sale, and Tronc—the parent company of the Chicago Tribune—has already signaled an intent to buy the paper. But the Department of Justice is giving others an opportunity to get in on the action.

Chicago Cabbies Say They Are ‘Run Off the Road’ By Uber, Lyft

Is the cab industry in Chicago collapsing? Cab drivers say their industry is being decimated by ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft flooding the market.

A ‘Perfect Storm’ Brewing on Chicago’s North Side

A local chamber of commerce has rebranded a Chicago neighborhood as Malt Row, where it says you’ll find the greatest concentration of microbreweries in the city.

The Illinois Senate Passed a Budget. Will the House Follow Suit?

The Illinois General Assembly has blown a May 31 spring session deadline. So now what? We discuss the Springfield budget battle with state Sens. Heather Steans and Chris Nybo.

Chicago Among 211 Cities Pledging to Uphold Paris Climate Agreement

Chicago, Pittsburgh and dozens of other U.S. cities are standing by Paris despite President Donald Trump’s announcement last week that he will withdraw the U.S. from the landmark climate change agreement.

Music Education Class Sets the Tone for Bright Futures

Can the violin lower student dropout rates? A classically trained musician and a social worker think music lessons have the power to inspire change.

Urban Nature: ‘The Intricate Ecology … of Vacant Lots’

Vacant city lots are often dismissed as derelict urban eyesores, but now some environmentalists are viewing these empty spaces as ecological opportunities. 

Hyde Park Home an Alternative to Detention for Refugees, Asylum Seekers

The Marie Joseph House of Hospitality for Women in Hyde Park houses 10 asylum seekers and refugees. Thanks to a unique partnership with ICE, women who would otherwise be in detention facilities live in the co-op style home.  

Historical Happy Hour: A Toast to Bertha Palmer

Chicago loves its history as much as its hooch, so we’re back for another round of cocktails that celebrate Chicago’s finest – or most infamous, and we’re kicking the series off with the undisputed queen of Chicago society.

Rauner Says Elected School Board Bill is ‘Political Spin’

Gov. Bruce Rauner reiterated his opposition Friday to a bill that would give Chicago an elected Board of Education, calling the measure “political spin” – a statement one of the legislation’s chief sponsors described as “ridiculous.”

The Week in Review: Lawmakers Fail to Pass Budget

No budget for a third consecutive year. J.B. Pritzker caught on FBI tapes seeking a political appointment. And will Tiger Woods’ DUI derail his Chicago golf course plans? These stories and more with Joel Weisman and guests.