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Big Mural on Campus: Lane Tech High School Adds to Art Collection

Students are the focus of a new mural at a CPS school that has a nationally recognized art collection. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the contemporary work.

Viewer Feedback: ‘Seems Silly to Get Excited about Bathroom Issue’

Hear what viewers had to say about Carol Marin's panel last week about transgender students and public restroom access when we read feedback from the "Chicago Tonight" website, and our Facebook and Twitter pages.

Solar System Symphony Melds Music with Astronomy

A Northwestern University graduate student is combining his love of music and astronomy to stage a solar system-inspired concert.

Study on Aging Challenges Common Perceptions of What ‘Healthy’ Means

By most medical standards, being healthy means you’re not battling a major disease like cancer, diabetes or cardiovascular disease. But a new study from the University of Chicago questions this traditional method of measuring health.

Will Dick Durbin Run for Governor in 2018?

It may be the worst-kept political secret in Springfield, and now the chatter has reached fever pitch.

Original Chicago Cocktail: Lord of the Levee

Last week, we introduced you to the Hinky Drink. For our second installment, we’re saying “cheers” with the Lord of the Levee drink, inspired by Aldermen “Bathhouse” John Coughlin and Michael “Hinky Dink” Kenna.

The Week in Review: Push is on for Elected Airport Authority

Joel Weisman and his panel discuss the week's news, including the agonizingly slow TSA screening lines at O'Hare and Midway which have prompted calls to wrest airport control from Mayor Rahm Emanuel and create an elected airport authority.

1970s David Bowie Photos Unveiled in New Book from Chicago-Based Artist

On Saturday, photographer Steve Schapiro visits the Ed Paschke Art Center. The 81-year-old Chicago transplant will speak about his new book, “Bowie.”

1st Successful Camel Birth at Lincoln Park Zoo Since 1998

With fewer than 1,000 Bactrian camels estimated to be living in the wild, the species is classified as critically endangered. On May 9, a Bactrian camel calf was born in Chicago.

May 19, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the May 19, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Lorraine Hansberry Day Honors Celebrated Chicago Playwright

Mayor Rahm Emanuel proclaimed May 19 "Lorraine Hansberry Day" in Chicago. We take a look at various events around the city honoring the Chicago playwright and her legacy.

As Primaries Wind Down, Trump Seems Assured, Clinton and Sanders Scuffle

With less than a month until the end of the presidential primaries and caucuses, Donald Trump appears confident he'll pick up the Republican nomination. Despite Hillary Clinton’s commanding lead in pledged and unpledged delegates, Sen. Bernie Sanders pushes on.

CPS Braces for Cuts as Education Funding Reform Stalls

Chicago Public Schools is bracing to implement devastating budget cuts of as much as 25 percent, blaming what they say is a state school-funding formula that shortchanges Chicago children. So, is there any prospect of movement on the issue in Springfield?

‘Super Slimy’ Granddad at Shedd the World’s Oldest Aquarium Fish

Granddad is believed to be the oldest fish in captivity at any public aquarium or zoo in the world. The Shedd estimates he’s at least a century old and that an “excess of 100 million visitors” have passed through the aquarium since his arrival.

Downtown Development Could Generate Funds for Struggling Neighborhoods

City Planning and Development Commissioner David Reifman discusses two big redevelopment projects and the mayor's neighborhood investment initiative to help struggling neighborhoods on the South and West Sides.