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What Do New Overtime Rules Mean for Workers, Businesses?

How will the Obama administration’s expansion of overtime affect businesses and employee wages? We look at the new rules. 

Governor, Republicans Slam Democratic Budget Proposal

Democrats propose a budget that includes hundreds of millions more for Chicago Public Schools. The latest from a heated day in Springfield.

CPS Preps for Last-Minute Funding Pitch

As parents rally for education funding outside of CPS headquarters, district officials prepare for an even bigger rally in Springfield.

Crain’s Roundup: Cubs, Sox, Blackhawks Court Corporate Clients

Chicago sports teams are turning to their heroes of the past to boost the team brands, and a billionaire biotech pioneer wants to revive print newspapers, and he's putting his money on Tribune Publishing. Crain's Chicago Business has the story.

‘Heroes on Deck’ Reveals Story Behind WWII Pilots, Sunken Aircraft

A new documentary tells the amazing story of World War II aviators who earned their wings aboard makeshift aircraft carriers on Lake Michigan.

Ron Magers’ Final Newscast After 51-Year Career

Ron Magers signs off Wednesday night after 51 years in television news, including almost 35 in Chicago. He started here at WMAQ-Channel 5, where he co-anchored with “Chicago Tonight” host Carol Marin for 13 years. In April, Magers sat down for a conversation with his former “TV wife.”

Delmark Records an Encore for Local Jazz, Blues Enthusiast Bob Koester

The legendary owner of a storied Chicago record store is back in business after a very brief retirement. 

Ask Geoffrey: Earl ‘Madman’ Muntz’s Crazy Chicago Story

Did a used-car salesman design and build his sleek and sporty luxury car right here in Chicago? Geoffrey Baer has that story and more.

May 24, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the May 24, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Turning Wastewater into Fertilizer, MWRD Plant Battles Nutrient Pollution

A brand new water treatment facility that takes wastewater and creates high-grade fertilizer comes online for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District in Stickney.

Illinois Fiscal Watchdog Under Investigation for Campaign Spending

The state's fiscal watchdog, Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino, is under federal investigation. Meet the citizen watchdogs who broke the story.

Lawmaker Meetings Continue, But No State Budget

There was a flurry of late-session activity in the Illinois House and Senate on Tuesday, but still no budget deal.

Volunteers Collect Dead, Injured Birds in the Loop

Since 2003, a group called the Chicago Bird Collision Monitors has made it their mission to collect birds that have been killed or injured after striking buildings and other structures.

US Federal Reserve Expected to Increase Interest Rate

Excitement on Wall Street as a possible interest rate hike approaches. Why some surprises in the U.S. economy have investors and analysts feeling good.

Faced with Water Crisis, Waukesha Looks to Lake Michigan for Help

The city of Waukesha, Wisconsin wants to take just over eight million gallons of water a day from Lake Michigan for the city's drinking water. But environmental activists warn that allowing access could set a dangerous precedent.