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Collapse of Pension Reform

With the state's pension liability at $83 billion, we look at the collapse of pension reform in Springfield and what legislative leaders may be talking about on Wednesday.

Karen Lewis

Chicago Public Schools reaches a deal with its service employees union. Could a teachers contract be close behind? We speak with Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis.

Transit of Venus

One of the rarest astronomical events happens on Tuesday. We hear from the Adler Planetarium about what it is and how you can view it.

Viewer Mail: 6/4

We asked what you thought about students wearing saggy pants in school, and if CPS should enforce a stricter dress code.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 6/1

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.

Weekend Events Around Town: 6/1 - 6/3

Need some ideas for what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what is going on!

Gambling Expansion Passes Assembly

The Illinois Senate passes a major gambling expansion bill, but not with enough votes to override a potential veto. 

Deadline Looms for Budget & Pension Deal

The tension between legislative leaders spills out on the floor of the Illinois House.

Exclusive Details on Chicago Teachers Union Plans

Despite ongoing negotiations, WTTW11 has learned the Chicago Teachers Union plans to take a strike authorization vote next week. School reform advocates say this would circumvent state law. Elizabeth Brackett has this Chicago Tonight exclusive.

Controversy Arises over Saggy Pants in School

Some aldermen are pushing schools to ban saggy pants and any "gangster-style" clothing. We hear both sides of this emotional debate.

Super Bowl at Soldier Field?

A Super Bowl at Soldier Field? Might not be so far fetched. Hear what the NFL's commissioner has to say about it.

Brian Henson

Brian Henson joins us to talk about the R-rated stage show he created with world-renowned Jim Henson puppeteers.

NU Women's Lacrosse Team Wins 7th NCAA Title

The Northwestern Women's Lacrosse team won its 7th NCAA championship in eight years.

Viewer Mail: 5/31

We hear what some of you had to say about violence in Chicago when we read tonight's Viewer Mail.

Taste of Chicago Lineup Announced

The pared down list of Taste of Chicago restaurants features mostly returning booths.