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Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Unveils New AbilityLab

The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago has a new name, a new location and a much larger, state-of-the-art facility that its executives say rivals any other physical rehabilitation center in the world.  

Demand Fuels Creation of Immigrant Hotline, Crisis Planning Workshops

Increased requests for immigration-related legal services led one Chicago group to launch an immigration hotline, “know your rights” workshops and emergency family planning sessions to address concerns.

Chicago Teachers Calling on CPS to Save its Clerks

As Chicago Public Schools continues seeking cost-cutting measures to balance its annual budget, local teachers are rallying around school staff they believe could be next on the chopping block.

Chicago to Investigate Manganese Sources

Chicago’s top public health official said her department will examine an area on the city’s Southeast Side that faces exposure to manganese dust.

Drone Racing: Local Hero Excels at New International Sport

Explore the hot new sport of drone racing and meet the suburban man who is one of the best in the world.

10 Things to Do This Weekend: March 16-19

A pet expo, classical music-themed brunch, cultural events and more usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.  

Rauner Wants Power to Chop State Budget, But Won’t Say What He’d Cut

Democratic legislators have refused Gov. Bruce Rauner’s request for “extraordinary” budget authority, with one – Sen. Don Harmon of Oak Park – saying it would be akin to “giving a razor blade to a toddler.”

Poll: Voters Not Happy With Rauner, Madigan or Other State Leaders

Gov. Bruce Rauner and the Republican Party have spent months and millions trying to frame Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan as a master puppeteer, but Rauner appears to be dragging himself down at the same time.

Governor Piles on with Pension Plan as CPS Fix

Under pressure to send Chicago Public Schools cash following a social media lashing from Chance the Rapper, Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration is intensifying pressure on Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Democrats to act.

Dragged Behind a Boat, Shedd Team Searches for Queen Conch in Bahamas

Shedd Aquarium researchers are studying queen conch populations in the Bahamas to understand the decline of the popular snail in the Caribbean. 

March 15, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the March 15, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Republican Health Care Reform Bill Struggling

As the Republican replacement for Obamacare faces political backlash, we take a closer look at how the law might change health coverage.

Former Fashion Photographer Finds Beauty in Nature

After 20 years in the fashion industry, Owen Deutsch wasn’t planning on getting back into photography. But then he discovered a new subject: birds.

Chicago Expands ‘Day for Change’ Homeless Program

The city is allocating $540,000 toward a program that offers temporary work to hundreds of Chicagoans who are struggling with housing and economic stability.

Allies of Innocence to Provide Free Counseling to Gun Violence Victims

A coalition of Chicago companies has teamed up to provide free grief and trauma counseling services to people who have lost family members to gun violence.