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Disability Advocates Fight for Rideshare Access

A proposed ordinance would require 5 percent of a rideshare company's fleet to be wheelchair accessible, but Uber has its own plans to address accessibility.

CPS to Hold Meetings on Lead Levels in Water

With more and more Chicago schools being found to have elevated levels of lead in their water, some Chicago aldermen are now calling for public hearings on the issue.

Chicago Police Department Announces Increased Security for Pride Parade

City officials and law enforcement outlined plans for increased security measures at next weekend's 47th annual Chicago Pride Parade in the wake of the mass shooting in Orlando.

Master of Painting Brings Art from Bronzeville to the World

From his studio in Bronzeville, Kerry James Marshall creates large-scale canvases that are prized in museums around the world. A 1997 winner of a MacArthur "genius" grant, Marshall spoke with “Chicago Tonight” at the opening of his career retrospective at the Museum of Contemporary Art. 

Weekend Events: Celebrate Pride, Father's Day and Jane Lynch

Plenty of dad-friendly events are on tap this weekend – including a finger-licking barbecue fest in Portage Park – and in the heart of Boystown, Pride Month festivities are under way.

Shedd, Brookfield Zoo 1st in US to Receive Humane Certification

Two Chicago-area institutions are the first in the nation to receive certification in a new program that assesses the well-being of animals held in captivity.

June 15, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the June 15, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Is Lucas Museum Deal Within Reach?

Friends of the Parks’ executive director Juanita Irizarry insists the lawsuit is still on, but Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Wednesday he believes an agreement can be reached.

Gov. Rauner to Lawmakers: ‘Please Come Back to Springfield’

Lawmakers were supposed to be in Springfield on Wednesday, but House Speaker Michael Madigan canceled the session in spite of his pledge to work through the summer. 

Retaining Principals a Chronic Challenge for CPS

It may not be quite an "exodus" of CPS principals, but more of them are leaving. Why the district is concerned it could get worse.

Chicago Pride Celebrations This Year to Include Memorials, Extra Security

As Chicago remembers victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting, it's also preparing to celebrate Gay Pride Month over the next two weekends. Hear details from the parade coordinator.

Study: Carbon Dioxide Could Keep Asian Carp out of Great Lakes

A process similar to making soda water may be an effective strategy in warding off an Asian carp invasion that’s threatening the health of the Great Lakes, including Lake Michigan.

June 14, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the June 14, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Global Show of Support for LGBTQ Community After Orlando Club Attack

Members of Chicago's Muslim and LGBTQ communities are grappling with the fallout from Sunday's attack at Pulse, a popular gay nightclub in Orlando that left a reported 49 dead and 53 injured. We speak with a local Muslim interfaith youth leader and a former employee of Pulse.

Chicago Theater Community Says ‘Not in Our House’ to Sexual Harassment

Actors and other theater professionals have banded together in Chicago to fight sexual harassment. We meet one of the founders of the advocacy group Not In Our House.