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Finding the Perfect Local Brew Just Got a Little Easier

If you're in search of great beer in Chicago, a new interactive website can help. The founders of Chicagos.Beer join "Chicago Tonight" to explain.

Art to ‘Activate’ Chicago’s Urban Alleys

A celebration designed to transform Loop alleyways into creative urban spaces is back for a third year. Learn about Chicago Loop Alliance's monthly Activate event.

Weekend Events: Chicago Science Festival, BookCon, Wine Walk

Embrace your inner geek at the Chicago Science Festival, meet your favorite authors at BookCon and stroll through Andersonville for the annual Wine Walk.

Great Migration Centennial Commemorates Historic Event

Between 1916 and 1970, a little more than 500,000 African-Americans settled in Chicago as part of the Great Migration. Learn about a yearlong, statewide celebration marking this historic event.

‘FEAST’ Serves Up Chicago’s Diverse Food Culture, Cooking Traditions

A critically acclaimed stage production by Albany Park Theater Project makes its television debut on WTTW Thursday night.

Bruising Battle Over Lucas Museum Site Continues

Friends of the Parks has made some powerful enemies in maintaining its opposition to any lakefront site for the Lucas Museum. Is it worth losing the museum in order to maintain the sanctity of the lakefront?

May 11, 2016 - Full Show

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

Karen Alpert Delivers New Book on ‘Great Pain’ of Having Kids

A local author and blogger's hilarious take on parenting in her new book "I Want My Epidural Back."

Aldermen Propose Taxi Medallion Buyback

A new proposal emerges to help taxicab companies compete with ride-share companies like Uber and Lyft. Why it could cost the city millions, and why one aldermen believes it's worth it.

Crain’s Roundup: Peoples Gas’ $18.5M Settlement, Shrinking Sears

Crain’s Chicago Business managing editor Ann Dwyer brings us the latest on a Peoples Gas settlement for misleading consumers, a new size strategy for Sears and an update on plans for a South Side trauma center.

Vivian Maier Legal Tangle May Be Resolved Soon

A settlement appears to have been reached over the celebrated photographs of the Chicago-area nanny whose stunning street photography came to light only after her death.

Ask Geoffrey: Who is Shields, as in ‘35th and Shields’?

Geoffrey Baer shares the story of the remarkable man who gave Sox Park's famous intersection one of its names.

A Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Chicago’s Largest Prop House

A giant Bridgeport warehouse is home to the city's largest collection of vintage props for movies and TV. Jay Shefsky takes us inside.  

May 10, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the May 10, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

War Rages Over Wrigley Plaza Plans to Extend Alcohol Sales

There’s more tension between the Chicago Cubs and the Lakeview neighborhood. The latest battle centers on whether the plaza just to the west of the stadium should become, as one alderman characterizes it, the world’s largest beer garden.