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Mayor Emanuel Decides to Scrap IPRA

Many stakeholders on Monday are saying “the devil’s in the details” before they hail the latest decision by the mayor as a game changer.

May 16, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the May 16, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Black Flight: Some Chicago African-Americans Flee City’s Violence

To stay or go in the face of Chicago's violence? Many black families are choosing to go. 

Cook County Court to Try New Approach to Justice

The Circuit Court of Cook County is creating a restorative justice community court that aims to empower victims and residents to help rehabilitate nonviolent adult offenders. The pilot program is expected to begin in early 2017 in North Lawndale.

Chicago Cubs and White Sox Top the MLB

There's a lot of joy in Chicagoland as our baseball teams are off to a hot start this season. Is this the year Chicago's crosstown rivals will finally see each other in the World Series?

Viewer Feedback: ‘Wildlife Should be Respected’

Hear what viewers had to say about the battle over the Lucas Museum and bobcat hunting in Illinois when we read comments from the "Chicago Tonight" website, and our Facebook and Twitter pages.

Arts Program Engages Alzheimer’s Patients, Caregivers

A partnership between a local art museum and leading Alzheimer’s disease center allows patients and their caregivers exclusive access to exhibits, including one that documents an artist’s progression of the disease. 

Afro-Cuba Art Exhibit Coming to DuSable Museum

A hugely popular exhibit exploring an underground Cuban art movement comes to the DuSable Museum this week.

5 Endangered Gray Wolf Pups Born at Brookfield Zoo, 2 Sent to the Wild

Two Mexican gray wolf pups born at Brookfield Zoo last month were released into the Arizona wilderness as part of a carefully timed conservation effort. The species has been threatened by extinction for over half a century.

Original Chicago Cocktail: The Hinky Drink

Belly up to the bar and get a little taste of Chicago’s spirited history. We're raising a glass to Michael “Hinky Dink” Kenna, who famously crowed “Chicago ain’t no sissy town.”

The Week in Review: What is Police Superintendent’s Combat Strategy?

Chicago's new top cop calls ongoing violence "unacceptable," while more Chicagoans disapprove of Mayor Rahm Emanuel's leadership. Host Eddie Arruza and guests discuss these stories and more in this week's show.

May 12, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the May 12, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Ousted CPS Principal Troy LaRaviere Says Dismissal ‘Politically Motivated’

The former principal of Blaine Elementary School in Lakeview, who is a frequent critic of Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CPS policies, joins "Chicago Tonight" to discuss his dismissal and the charges against him.

Higher Taxes, Big Cuts in Illinois Budget Proposal

The Illinois General Assembly passes funding for social service providers and shares details on what a potential budget agreement would include. We have the latest from Springfield.

Chicago Science Fest Highlights Groundbreaking Local Research

The second annual festival promises a treat for the scientifically curious, whether your interests lie in psychology and neuroscience or Chicago's urban wildlife and HBO's popular "Game of Thrones" series.