'Chicagoland' Gets Dissected

We share what you had to say about the ethical practices behind CNN's Chicagoland series when we read some of our viewer feedback.
It was a center of innovation and commerce for 32 years. And then it went dark, unused for another 32 years. Starting Friday, the Tower will be opened to the public for the first time ever following a major restoration. Eddie Arruza tells us it may be worth your while to make a special trip just north of the border. 
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver came down hard on L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling after a recording of his racist comments were made public. We discuss Sterling's lifetime ban and more with our panel. 
Geoffrey Baer visits the John Hancock’s Crown of Lights to find out how the center makes its seasonal wardrobe changes in this week’s edition of Ask Geoffrey. He also sheds light on a shadow casting sculpture and why some city roads have both a street and a place.

Security Flaw Found on Major Browser

A spike in digital bugs, hacks resulting in stolen personal data has led tech experts to caution consumers to protect themselves. Tonight, we discuss the effects of the breaches and what you can do to make yourself and your personal data more secure. 
Meet the brother-sister band that calls itself White Mystery. From their hometown of Chicago, the siblings export a raucous brand of rock n’ roll to a worldwide fan base. Guaranteed to be the loudest band ever featured on Chicago Tonight.
The Roman Catholic Church made history when it conducted the canonization of two popes on April 27. We take a look at the historic event, the process of becoming a saint. View our timeline of popes declared saints. 

Ethics in Documentaries

"Chicagoland" aired its final segment. Local documentary makers join us to discuss the cutting-edge project, review the ethical components of journalistic filmmaking. 
Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss Cardinal Francis George and debate the appeal of gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner. 
The CNN series "Chicagoland" concluded Friday, April 25. Let us know your opinions on the show.
A classic play, a party at the zoo and a concert; Chicago Tonight knows what’s going on this weekend.
In celebration of our 30th anniversary, we revisit John Callaway’s interview with Harold Washington on April 24, 1984—the very first episode of “Chicago Tonight.”
Melding songs and paintings is the latest project from Jon Langford, a native of Wales and veteran Chicago rocker who shows no signs of slowing down.

MY CHICAGO Debuts on WTTW

WTTW’s newest show takes you around town with well-known residents.  Hosts Odette Yousef and Mark Bazer tell us about the new WTTW series that starts on Friday, April 25.
Chicago’s premiere live, nightly news program turns 30 today. We look back at the inaugural show and 30 years of keeping you connected with the city and its community.  
In celebration of William Shakespeare’s 450th birthday, guests from Chicago Shakespeare Theater and the Joffrey Ballet join us to talk about the enduring influence of the Bard.  Watch the trailer to WTTW's documentary, Our City, Our Shakespeare.
 

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