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Inside the New Chicago Cubs Clubhouse

The Cubs have a new clubhouse, and it's one of the biggest and fanciest in all of baseball. Jay Shefsky takes us inside the the state-of-the-art facility.

Crain’s Roundup: McDonald’s Rallies, Ricketts Pick Up Another Rooftop

Crain’s Chicago Business managing editor Ann Dwyer takes a closer look at McDonald’s success with its new CEO, the auctioning of the remaining Caputo & Sons grocery stores and the latest Wrigley rooftop bought by the Ricketts family. 

Reporters Shine Light on Alleged Victims in Dennis Hastert Case

Recent court documents claim former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert sexually abused five students. We talk with a Chicago Tribune reporter covering the case.

Aldermen Approve $6.5 Million in Police Misconduct Payouts

Aldermen on Tuesday are widely expected to approve a one-time change to city law to name Eddie Johnson the permanent Chicago Police Department superintendent. The move comes on the heels of a committee vote Monday to approve another $6.5 million in payouts to victims of police misconduct.

April 11, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the April 11, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Broadway Influencers Dominate Joffrey Ballet’s Reimagined ‘Nutcracker’

A Tony-award winning team will craft a new $4 million “Nutcracker” which dramatically switches gears from Robert Joffrey’s vision, one which has been performed for nearly three decades.

Could Sexual Abuse Allegations Impact Dennis Hastert's Sentence?

The sexual abuse allegations against Dennis Hastert could send him to prison, even though he has not been charged or convicted of the crime. WBEZ senior news editor Robert Wildeboer explains.

Chicago Tonight Puzzle: April Challenge

Sandy Weisz returns with a new video puzzle and photo puzzles. Submit your answer by 10 a.m. Monday, April 18 for a chance to win our puzzle prize package!

Taking a Closer Look at Chicago’s Lead Pipes

The disaster in Flint has spotlighted the dangers and adverse health outcomes of lead seeping into communities’ drinking water. Elizabeth Brackett reports on the lead pipes carrying water into Chicago and suburban homes. 

New Report Finds Illinois Municipalities Pushing for ‘Home Rule’

A movement is underway to have the Illinois legislature expand what's called "home rule authority." Bob Reed of the Better Government Association explains what that could mean for towns and villages throughout the state.

Chicago to Build 50 Miles of ‘Better Bike Lanes’

Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Monday unveiled a new plan to build 50 miles of "better bike lanes" in the city over the next three years. 

‘Making’ a Photograph: The Conceptual Work of Kenneth Josephson

Acclaimed Midwestern photographer Kenneth Josephson has created innovative pictures of Chicago from the 1950s until the 21st century. We take a look at the man behind the lens and his conceptual photography.

Viewer Feedback: ‘Felder Has Captured the Passion of Mr. Berlin’

Hear what viewers had to say about our interview with Hershey Felder, our story on outsider artist Lee Godie and our showcase of creatures from ReptileFest when we read feedback from the "Chicago Tonight" website, and our Facebook and Twitter pages.

MCA Appoints New Associate Curator José Esparza Chong Cuy

Writer and curator José Esparza Chong Cuy, who was previously associate curator at the Museo Jumex in Mexico City, replaces Julie Rodrigues Widholm.

The Week in Review: Mayor Maintains Support for Johnson as Top Cop

Eddie Arruza and and guests discuss the mayor's support for Eddie Johnson as police superintendent, Dennis Hastert's apology and other top stories of the week.