We catch a glimpse into Chicago in the 19th century on a tour of the remarkably preserved Glessner House on South Prairie Avenue.

A veteran of Chicago’s improv scene tries a new venture: a comedy series for the web. We talk with comedian David Pasquesi.

A woman moves to Chicago with her boyfriend and gets married. But something was missing from her life: a best friend. We find out about Rachel Bertsche's journey to find a friend.

Courtroom sketch artist Tom Gianni branches out into painting a three-panel fantasy mural for a suburban library. Elizabeth Brackett has the story.

It's the end of a culinary era in Chicago. Charlie Trotter is closing his acclaimed and influential restaurant.  We tell you what's behind his decision.

A one-of-a-kind artist made his mark on Chicago. We tell the story of  H.C. Westermann, a combat veteran and artist who even has a connection to the Beatles.

It's a big song and dance today for a brand new $17 million building for the Old Town School of Folk Music. We take a look inside, and see why the mayor and other local officials are singing its praises.

Star of the screen and stage, Idina Menzel, joins us to talk about her latest PBS Special, premiering exclusively on WTTW -- Idina Menzel LIVE: Barefoot at the Symphony.

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

A street sign but no street? Usually, it's the other way around. Geoffrey Baer explains what happened to a Rogers Park intersection in this week's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

Marimba music fills a South Side church and creates opportunities for young musicians. We have the story.

We asked you what steps the Bears should take for a successful 2012 season. We read what some of you had to say in Viewer Mail.

Maggie Babiarz came to Chicago alone at age 16 from a small village in the Polish highlands. Today, she leads the Megitza Quartet, a Chicago band that plays an energetic mash-up of traditional and original music from eastern and southern Europe. Jay Shefsky has the story.

Jerry Angelo is fired as General Manager of the Bears. We have the latest from Halas Hall and where the team goes from here, after a disappointing 8-8 season.

Chicago was once a "meat and potatoes" town. Now it's home to some of the world's finest restaurants. We talk with the authors of a new book celebrating Chicago's classic restaurants.

Our recent story about Maurice Lenell cookies brought back some sweet memories for many of our viewers. We share some of those thoughts in Viewer Mail.