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Reports: Bears to Sign QB Glennon

The Chicago Bears look to rebound from their miserable 3-13 season when the free agent signing period starts Thursday. And multiple reports say the Bears are all but certain to sign a new quarterback.

‘Celebrating Plácido’ Highlights Accomplished Career of Opera Star

When Plácido Domingo takes the stage at Lyric Opera of Chicago this week, he will be reaching new pinnacles in a career that is already astonishing for its accomplishments and longevity. 

History Comes to Life as CPS Students Meet ‘Hamilton’

The Founding Father who became the subject of one of the most popular Broadway musicals in a generation is also the subject of a history lesson in Chicago Public Schools.

CTU Delegates to Consider 1-day Walkout

A union spokesman confirmed the union’s 800-member House of Delegates will begin discussions Wednesday over a “possible May 1 action.” No strike vote has yet been scheduled.

Family’s Journey Told in Oscar-Nominated Documentary ‘Life, Animated’

Cornelia Suskind tell us about her son Owen, the subject of a new documentary film.

‘Cat Wars’ Interview Stirs Up Emotions, Sparks Response

Last month, ornithologist Pete Marra sat down with Chicago Tonight to discuss his book detailing outdoor cats’ impact on U.S. bird populations. It was an interview that stirred up emotions on all sides. 

Study: Waterfall Sounds Enhance Deep Sleep, Memory in Older Adults

Deep sleep is vital to memory and decreases with age. Playing pink noise – described as a waterfall-like sound – in sync with a person’s brain waves was found to enhance deep sleep and sleep-dependent memory retention in older adults, according to a new Northwestern study.

March 7, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the March 7, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

New Book Explores Murder Case that Brought Neuroscience to Court

How as a society should we define responsibility and free will? A new book by Chicago-based journalist Kevin Davis explores these issues.

Local Politicians, Advocacy Groups React to GOP’s ACA Replacement

House Republicans released their plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act on Monday night. How will it impact insurance rates, coverage and Medicaid? 

ASPIRA Charter Teachers Set March Strike Date

If progress isn't made over the next 10 days in ongoing labor negotiations, educators in a small Chicago charter school network say they will walk off the job in what would be the nation’s first charter teachers strike.

Preservation Chicago Names City’s 7 Most Endangered Structures of 2017

This year, the group’s annual list of endangered structures sounds the alarm on not just buildings, but also public art. 

Rauner: ‘No Reason to Wait’ on CPS Funding

Following calls Monday by Chance the Rapper to “do your job,” Gov. Bruce Rauner on Tuesday said there are two viable plans to quickly get $215 million to Chicago Public Schools.

Alderwoman: More Info Needed to Evaluate Chicago Manganese Ban

Several advocacy groups are calling on Chicago to ban storage of materials containing manganese in residential areas following a 2016 study that revealed potentially harmful levels of manganese dust on the city’s Southeast Side.

Chance the Rapper Donates $1M to Chicago Public Schools

The Grammy winner announced a $1 million donation to CPS, just as Gov. Bruce Rauner’s office presented new ideas to rescue the cash-strapped district from its funding wreckage.