A new documentary produced by our own Ash-har Quraishi gets a glowing review by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Fordson: Faith, Fasting, Football hits theaters this weekend. We get a preview. 
A castle in Chicago? We have the remarkable story of a 19th century Beverly landmark. 

City Looks To Create Vibrant Public “Skypark” Where Freight Used To Pass

It may not look like much now, but the city has begun work on a major new "Skypark." Paris Schutz takes us for a spin on the much-anticipated Bloomingdale Trail.
Our resident tour guide Geoffrey Baer discovers a whole new way to explore Chicago.
Ground Zero 360˚ at The Field Museum portrays the story of 9/11 from the unique perspectives of a New York City police commander and a photojournalist. Ash-har Quraishi gives us a sneak preview of the exhibit.
Hedy Weiss devours the latest version of Sweeney Todd to hit Chicago.  She reviews that and three more shows.
We take a closer look at The Art Institute's huge collection of paintings and drawings by provocative Chicago artist, Ivan Albright.
Beloved Chicago blues legend David "Honeyboy" Edwards has died at the age of 96.  We look back at our 2007 interview with him on Chicago Tonight.
Need some ideas for what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what is going on!
From curious machines to handmade objects of beauty, the American Craft Expo takes place in Evanston this weekend. An expert from the fair joins us with a collection of artfully made items.
What are large blocks doing in the middle of Grant Park? Geoffrey Baer tells us their historical significance in tonight's Ask Geoffrey.
We see some of the amazing murals scattered about the Chicago Park District's fieldhouses.
Joking about history -- from the ancient Greeks to the Jersey Shore. Comedian Colin Quinn joins us to talk about his one-man show, directed by Jerry Seinfeld.
Been to Grant Park lately? The yearly music festival Lollapalooza left it a mess. But might that actually have been a good thing? Ash-har Quraishi has that story.
Need some ideas for what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what is going on!
 

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