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Lucas Museum ‘Seriously Pursuing Locations Outside of Chicago’

“We are now seriously pursuing locations outside of Chicago,” Mellody Hobson, wife of movie mogul George Lucas and board member of the Lucas Museum, said in a statement. “If the museum is forced to leave, it will be because of the Friends of the Parks and that is no victory for anyone.”

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. 

May 2, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the May 2, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Lori Lightfoot, Dean Angelo Come Face-to-Face on Task Force Report

Police union president Dean Angelo denies racism in the ranks. He faces off with Police Accountability Task Force chair Lori Lightfoot over the group's scathing report.

#MoreThanMean Highlights Online Abuse Women Face

A new video featuring two local journalists unveils the hostility some female sports reporters face online. One of the journalists, Julie DiCaro, joins us to talk about the attacks she faces and how she fights back.

Deadline Looms to Change Income Tax Law, Legislative Mapping Process

Will Illinois move to a graduated income tax from a flat tax, and will it end the practice of gerrymandering legislative maps? Tuesday marks the deadline in the Illinois General Assembly to pass laws to change these practices.

Lyric’s ‘King and I’: A Sumptuous, Crowd-Pleasing Clash of Cultures

Epic yet intimate Rodgers and Hammerstein revival earns an opening night standing ovation at the Civic Opera House.

From Vietnam to Michelin: The Journey of Chef Ryan McCaskey

In the final days of the Vietnam War, an effort to rescue thousands of babies from the country brought one of them to Chicago. Brandis Friedman shares the story of how he rose to become a Michelin-starred chef.

American Bison a Step Closer to Becoming National Mammal of US

The National Bison Legacy Act aims to put the largest land mammal in America on the same level as the bald eagle, the country's national bird and a cultural symbol of independence.

Art in Motion Showcases Talents, Progress of RIC Patients

The 14th annual Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago fundraiser features artwork by 23 of their patients, including art by two mouth painters who will show off their skills during Thursday's opening reception. 

Orphaned Ducks Adopted by Injured Turkey at Wildlife Center

An injured turkey is raising mallard ducklings at a wildlife center in west suburban Elburn after a red-tailed hawk killed the ducklings' mother.

The Week in Review: Dennis Hastert Confirms Predatory Past

Eddie Arruza and guests discuss the news of the week, including the bombshell twists in the sentencing of Dennis Hastert.

Virtuoso Photo-Realist Painter Returns to Chicago

Meet the onetime stay-at-home mom who painted everyday kitchen objects before emerging as a sought-after artist.

April 28, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the April 28, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."