Arts & Entertainment
Tavis Smiley
Author, TV and radio personality Tavis Smiley discusses his new book, how past mistakes have helped him succeed, and much more.
Scientific Chicago
Scientific Chicago: A Nose for Bacteria
A GPS that gets you there by the most fuel efficient route, a mass extinction of fish that paved the way for human evolution and a nose that can smell bacterial infections are just three of the science stories we're keeping an eye on in tonight's installment of Scientific Chicago.
Science & Nature
Chicago River Cleanup
The EPA this month ordered state officials to make the Chicago River clean enough for swimming. Paris Schutz has more on the decision and why many aren't happy about the river's new direction.
Politics
Praise for Mumbai Terrorists
Convicted terrorist David Headley testified today that Tahawwur Rana praised the gunmen from the attacks in Mumbai. Headley said Rana wanted the gunmen to receive Pakistan's highest posthumous military honor. Ash-har Quraishi has the latest on Rana's trial.
Blagojevich Trial 2011
Rahm Takes the Stand
The defense of Rod Blagojevich kicks off with a bang of high-profile witnesses. But the action doesn't last very long. What and who can we expect next? Elizabeth Brackett takes us through the possibilities.
Arts & Entertainment
Oprah Vault: Part 2
From humble beginnings, she eventually became one of the most famous -- and richest -- women in the world. We revisit Oprah Winfrey's August 1984 appearance on Chicago Tonight when she took on critics who were calling her show "sensationalist" and more.
Artbeat Chicago
Sculptor Alfonso Iannelli | Terra Foundation Artbeat Special
He made sculptures with Frank Lloyd Wright, and for 50 years worked on Chicago area landmarks that still showcase his creativity. Find out about the long forgotten artist Alfonso Iannelli and his efforts to make art for everyone on today's Artbeat.
Politics
Mumbai Trial: They Deserved It
David Headley continued his testimony today in the trial of Tahawwur Rana, a Chicago businessman charged with taking part in the Mumbai terrorist attacks. Headley testified that Rana told him India "deserved" the violence. Ash-har Quraishi has the latest.
Arts & Entertainment
Oprah Vault: Part 1
Oprah Winfrey wanted to make her program number one. Mission accomplished. We have an extended cut from John Callaway's February 1984 conversation with the Queen of Talk.
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