Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle asks a political insider to resign from his part-time county post that pays salary and full

The Chicago-based Poetry magazine celebrates 100 years. We talk with the editors about the magazine, which has arguably become one of the most powerful forces in the world of poetry.

Royal treasures of the Indian maharajas. We preview the new exhibition at the Field Museum.

Did a Chicago mobster die at a downtown dining establishment? Geoffrey Baer tells us more in this week's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

George McGovern, who ran unsuccessfully as the Democratic Party nominee for president in 1972, died Sunday at the age of 90. We revisit his 1978 conversation with John Callaway, where McGovern talks about an Illinois politician who was his inspiration from John Callaway Interviews.

In tonight's Viewer Mail, we have your thoughts about our 8th District Congressional forum last week with candidates Tammy Duckworth and

For the fourth straight year, Chicago Tonight's own Elizabeth Brackett is a World Triathlon Champion! 

After Chicago Tonight's candidate forum, Rep. Joe Walsh's comments on abortions to save the life of the mother prompt press conferences from both candidates.

Phil Ponce and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.

Phil Ponce and his panel talk about President Obama’s election night party at McCormick Place. Watch the web-exclusive conversation.

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

In our first Congressional Candidate Forum, 8^th District candidates Congressman Joe Walsh and challenger Tammy Duckworth spoke with Eddie Arruza live in our studios. Watch the forum here and read our live web chat transcript. After the debate, both candidates answered questions from the media in a press conference. Watch the web extra videos.

In our first Congressional Candidate Forum, 8th District candidates Congressman Joe Walsh and challenger Tammy Duckworth talk with Eddie Arruza, live in our studios.

Congressman Joe Walsh and opponent Tammy Duckworth face-off in one of the most highly contested congressional races in the country. We break down some of the key issues at the forefront of tonight's 8th District forum.

Expect cigarettes, gambling, and bullets to cost more in Cook County, according to Board President Toni Preckwinkle's 2013 budget. She joins us to discuss plugging a $268 million deficit.