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Talking Out Gender Equity, Biases Across Chicago

More than 100 conversations on gender equity and bias are taking place around the Chicago region this week as part of the Talk It Out initiative. 

Shedd Aquarium Celebrates Dolphin Awareness Month

What is it like to touch and work with dolphins? One Shedd trainer said they feel firm, smooth and a little colder than you might expect, according to the aquarium’s dolphin fact list.

Study: Kids in Violent Neighborhoods ‘Strategic’ About Friendships

Most kids form bonds over shared interests. Kids living in violent, high-poverty Chicago neighborhoods are more strategic about whom they befriend in order to manage the threat of violence, a new study finds.

March 28, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the March 28, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Paul Vallas and CSU Board Chairman Discuss Struggling School’s Future

Paul Vallas and Chicago State University Board Chairman Marshall Hatch discuss the ongoing search for university leadership and what lies ahead for the beleaguered school.

Traffic Fatalities on the Rise Despite More Car Safety Features

With fatalities from motor vehicle crashes on the rise, could driverless cars steer us toward a safer future?

Report: City Misuses Affordable Housing Funds

The city of Chicago has a fund paid for by big developers that helps subsidize low-income residents who need help paying rent. But is all of that money going where it's supposed to? 

Plan for Transformation: WBEZ Examines Progress of CHA Redevelopment

Seventeen years after Mayor Daley launched his plan to transform the Chicago Housing Authority, WBEZ examines promises kept – and broken.

Saul Bellow Archives Reveal ‘Softer Side’ of Nobel Laureate

The archives of the award-winning author who spent 30 years teaching at the University of Chicago offer a window into his personal life and creative process.

Brookfield Zoo Addresses Ethics of Animal Captivity

The ethical debate over zoos – and whether animals belong in them – has resurfaced over the past year, and now Brookfield Zoo is joining the discussion.

Viewer Feedback: ‘These Politicians Will be OK’

Viewers weigh in on Lincoln Park Zoo’s urban wildlife monitoring program, a judge's order to pay Illinois legislators' salaries and state Rep. Will Guzzardi’s proposal to bar financially troubled schools from opening new charter schools.

Field Museum Offers Behind-the-Scenes Look at ‘Encyclopedic’ Collections

More than 30 million objects are stored behind the scenes at the Field Museum. A new exhibition addresses how scientists from all over the world are using the vast collections to make new discoveries.

Remembering a Forgotten Photographer of Chicago History

One hundred years ago he took unforgettable photos of Chicago in turbulent times. Exploring the life of Jun Fujita, a Japanese immigrant who captured city history.

Report: Segregation Costs Chicago, Residents Billions Annually

Racial and economic segregation across Chicago impacts economic growth, educational attainment and crime rates, according to a report released Tuesday by the Metropolitan Planning Council and Urban Institute.

What’s Next for US Health Care

A look at what’s next for Obamacare and what happened to the Republican bill to replace it.