We talk with the filmmaker behind As Goes Janesville, which goes deep into Wisconsin’s historic labor battle under Gov. Scott Walker.

The Bears make NFL history. James "Big Cat" Williams dissects the historic win against the Jaguars.

Geoffrey Baer takes an up-close and personal look at...Illinois license plates? Find out more about his unique discoveries in this week's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

We take a look at the Shedd Aquarium's efforts to harvest sustainable produce in their organic gardens.

Chicago Tonight has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the biggest international movie to film in Chicago, and a sit-down interview with Indian megastar, Aamir Khan.

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

MacArthur Genius fellow, Dylan C. Penningroth, Associate Professor at Northwestern University and research professor for the American Bar Foundation, talks about getting the grant of a lifetime and how it will impact his research of African American life under and after slavery.

A new book looks at Bucktown's transformation -- from gang territory to stomping ground for new gentrifiers. We talk with author and former Chicago Sun-Times reporter Scott Jacobs.

An irreverent and entertaining look at the U.S. Presidents -- all 44 of them.

A Chicago family leads their community to convert an illegal garbage dump into Eden Place: a three-acre nature center for their struggling South Side neighborhood. Jay Shefsky has the remarkable story.

Former Chicago Public Radio host Steve Edwards talks about his switch from broadcasting to a new gig at the University of Chicago.

On its 125th anniversary, we take you inside a very special exhibit at the Newberry Library showcasing 125 of its most prized possessions.

Devin Hester's athleticism was on display in Dallas. James "Big Cat" Williams joins us to break down the Bears' third win of the season.

Diane Lane stars in Tennessee Williams' play, Sweet Bird of Youth. Hedy Weiss reviews this, and three more shows on Chicago stages.

There were doubts that it would survive, but the shrine and chapel dedicated to Mother Frances Cabrini has been refurbished and reopened. Eddie Arruza takes us inside the restored sacred landmark in Lincoln Park.

Former White Sox manager and three-time World Series Champion Tony La Russa joins us to talk about his life, career and new book.