We revisit a story about a Chicago artist who has been painting since the 1940s and is just now getting his due.
Stories by Lindsay Prossnitz
A Passion for Fish
Lindsay Prossnitz | Jun 20, 2013Jay Shefsky introduces us to a suburban fisherman who began carving fish out of wood when his taxidermy collection filled his entire basement.
Color Bind
Lindsay Prossnitz | Apr 25, 2013
A new curator digs deep into the Museum of Contemporary Art's collection and finds a study in black-and-white.
Fashion and The Field Museum Collection: Maria Pinto
Lindsay Prossnitz | Mar 27, 2013
Fashion at the Field Museum. We join designer Maria Pinto as she digs deep into the museum's collection for an exhibit about cross-cultural clothing.
Chicago Public Schools to Announce Closings
Lindsay Prossnitz | Feb 13, 2013
Chicago Public Schools releases a list of schools that are still being considered for closings. Elizabeth Brackett has the latest.
Joan Mitchell
Lindsay Prossnitz | Feb 4, 2013
The life and work of a tough Chicago artist. We take a closer look at painter Joan Mitchell, who expressed herself strongly during a macho era in American art.
Of Gods and Glamour
Ancient Art Galleries at the Art Institute

A brand new look for some of the oldest artwork at The Art Institute. We preview newly restored classical works from ancient Greece, Rome, and the Byzantine Empire.
Scientific Chicago with Neil Shubin
Dinosaurs, Deception, Touch & Nanoparticles

Can lying be perfected? Researchers at Northwestern University delve into the art of deceit. Our science guy, Neil Shubin, joins us to explain these stories and more in tonight's Scientific Chicago.
Scientific Chicago with Neil Shubin
Battery Advancements, Bio-bots and Political Polarity

How malleable are political views? And a robot made without any electronics? Our science guy, Neil Shubin, joins us to help answer these questions and more in tonight's Scientific Chicago.
Weekend Events Around Town: 1/4 - 1/6
Lindsay Prossnitz | Jan 4, 2013
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"The Second City Guide to the Opera"
Lindsay Prossnitz | Jan 3, 2013
What happens when The Second City teams with the Lyric Opera of Chicago? We find out from some of the principal planners of this meeting of musical and comedy minds.
Weekend Events Around Town: 12/28 - 12/30
Lindsay Prossnitz | Dec 28, 2012
Need some ideas what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what’s going on!
A Passion for Fish
Lindsay Prossnitz | Dec 27, 2012Jay Shefsky introduces us to a suburban fisherman who began carving fish out of wood when his taxidermy collection filled his entire basement.
Comedian Jeff Garlin Returns to Steppenwolf
Lindsay Prossnitz | Dec 26, 2012
We revisit a conversation with Curb Your Enthusiasm's Jeff Garlin – and his mother. It's an interview you won't want to miss.
Weekend Events Around Town: 12/21-12/23
Lindsay Prossnitz | Dec 21, 2012Need some ideas what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what's going on!
Hedy Weiss: Theater Reviews
Lindsay Prossnitz | Dec 20, 2012
Chicago Sun-Times Theater Critic Hedy Weiss reviews the Tony Award-winning War Horse, the Tony-winner Book of Mormon, and two more shows currently on local stages.
"Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance"
Lindsay Prossnitz | Dec 20, 2012
We take a look at the life of one of American ballet's most influential leaders.
Thorne Miniature Rooms
Lindsay Prossnitz | Dec 18, 2012We look into the huge appeal behind the Thorne Miniature Rooms, and discover what's new this holiday season.
Weekend Events Around Town: 12/14-12/16
Lindsay Prossnitz | Dec 14, 2012
Need some ideas what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what's going on!
Color Bind
Lindsay Prossnitz | Dec 13, 2012
A new curator digs deep into the Museum of Contemporary Art's collection and finds a study in black-and-white.
New Pension Bill
Lindsay Prossnitz | Dec 10, 2012
On the last day of the veto session, a new pension bill aimed at mending the state's $96 billion unfunded liability was rolled out. Here to talk about the ins and the outs of the bill are two of its sponsors.
Weekend Events Around Town: 12/7 - 12/9
Lindsay Prossnitz | Dec 7, 2012
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Behind-the-Scenes of American Graduate Special
Lindsay Prossnitz | Dec 6, 2012In Chicago Tonight’s American Graduate Special, we delve deeper into the city’s dropout epidemic. Young people, educators, researchers and leaders come together as panelists and audience members. Take a look at our behind-the-scenes slideshow of the American Graduate Special.
Of Gods and Glamour
Ancient Art Galleries at the Art Institute

A brand new look for some of the oldest artwork at The Art Institute. We preview newly restored classical works from ancient Greece, Rome, and the Byzantine Empire.
Weekend Events Around Town: 11/30 - 12/2
Lindsay Prossnitz | Nov 30, 2012
Need some ideas what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what’s going on!
Day 2 of Springfield Veto Session
Lindsay Prossnitz | Nov 28, 2012
Illinois Public Radio and WUIS Statehouse Bureau Chief Amanda Vinicky has the latest news from day two of the Springfield veto session.