Politics

Civil Unions Begin

Hundreds of couples lined up early this morning outside the Cook County Clerk's office to apply for a civil union license. Ash-har Quraishi reports on the new law that went into effect today.

• More on the Story: Web article and slideshow of licensing
• Cook County Clerk's website

Politics

State Lawmakers Panel

A panel of state lawmakers joins us to talk about redistricting, casinos and thrown punches during the last day of the spring legislative session.

• Did lawmakers in Springfield create fair maps for redistricting?

Politics

Latest Springfield News with Dave McKinney

The Springfield bureau chief for the Chicago Sun-Times joins us to talk about the final hours of the spring legislative session and the bills that just squeezed in before its end. One of the biggest: the state House passed a redistricting bill.

• More on the Story: Maps of the new districts

Arts & Entertainment

Remembering Tom Roeser

WLS-AM broadcaster and frequent Chicago Tonight contributor Tom Roeser has passed away. We take a moment to remember his work.

• ABC News obituary

Hedy Weiss: Theater Reviews

Theater Reviews with Hedy Weiss

Two giants of Chicago theater share the stage when John Mahoney and Rondi Reed team up in a new production. It's called "The Outgoing Tide," and it's one of three shows Chicago Sun-Times theater critic Hedy Weiss reviews for us.

• More on the Story: More about the plays

Science & Nature

World Without Fish

Imagine a world without fish. That's what author Mark Kurlansky did in his new book, and he didn't like what he saw. He tells us what it would mean if our oceans became nearly barren.

• Mark Kurlansky
• More on the book
• Marine Stewardship Council

Chicago Business News

Chicago Business News

Chicago leads the nation in adapting to climate change. WBBM Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel joins us with that and a look at the week's top business headlines.

• Article on the Com Ed rate hike
• Article on the drop in Chicago's unemployment rate

Science & Nature

Mobile Produce Market

If you can't get to a grocery store, let it come to you. Paris Schutz has more on an innovative solution to the problem of food deserts in Chicago.

• More on the Story: More about the mobile market
• Fresh Moves

Blagojevich Trial 2011

Blagojevich Denies Shakedowns

Former governor Rod Blagojevich took the stand for the third day today in his retrial, claiming that he made no attempt to shakedown the head of Children's Memorial Hospital. Elizabeth Brackett has the story.

• Chicago Tonight's Blagojevich Retrial page

Politics

Springfield News with Dave McKinney

As the clock winds down on the legislative session in Springfield, lawmakers continue to work on a budget, pass the controversial remap plan and deal with gambling expansion. We hear the latest from Springfield when Chicago Sun-Times Springfield bureau chief Dave McKinney joins us via Skype.

• How do you feel about the possibility of a casino in Chicago?