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The MacArthur Foundation recently announced their 21 Genius grants winners, and five have Chicago connections. We sit down with two of  the winners to learn more about their work and their reactions to the $625,000 award. 

Chicago native Sheldon Patinkin, who was part of the first generation of Chicago improvisers, died Sunday at the age of 79. 

We share what you had to say about recent stories when we read some of our viewer feedback.

Joel Weisman and his guests continue the conversation online by talking about Mary Ann Ahern’s question to Bruce Rauner.

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss this week’s headlines.

Bears star Brandon Marshall speaks out about Roger Goodell, domestic violence, and his past troubles, which have been brought to light in a new complaint against the NFL. Paris Schutz has the latest.

Last week Ald. Bob Fioretti announced he will run for mayor of Chicago in the 2015 election. Chicago Tonight speaks with Fioretti about his political future. 

Today, Scottish voters will choose whether to remain part of the United Kingdom or become an independent country. 

EXPO CHICAGO returns to Navy Pier for its third season and features artwork from more than 140 of the world’s leading galleries. 

We share what you had to say about recent stories when we read some of our viewer feedback.

Our panel of aldermen discuss the latest city government news, , including Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s proposed curfew change and the upcoming mayoral election.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner has told his life story through commercials, interviews, and articles. Are you curious about the life events Rauner’s campaign hasn’t revealed? One reporter has the answers.

On the eve of Scotland’s vote for independence, we revisit Chicago Tonight’s conversation with Scotland’s First Minister, Alex Salmond.

We look into what the City of Chicago is doing to protect the dogs and cats in its care.

Illinois has the most units of local government in the country, with nearly 7,000 units of local government statewide. Are all of these units of government necessary? Our panel discusses the issue. 

GOP candidate for governor Bruce Rauner says the process to become a medical marijuana grower or seller is rigged to benefit the politically connected. Is it?

The University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Chicago are still in the bid for housing the Obama Presidential Library. 

Scientists at Northwestern University have developed a blood test to detect depression in adults.

We hear how two organizations are working to expand minority enrollment in top high schools and colleges.

A new book brings together 152 portraits from the Chicago Tribune archives. We'll talk with the Tribune Picture Editor Michael Zajakowski about the pictures and the people behind them. 

All over the city, Horses of Honor are on display. Take a look at a selection of these life-size statues.

Another day, another set of accusations of corruption from Illinois’ candidates for governor.

Carol Marin and her panel look behind the latest poll numbers for the upcoming elections.

Figuring out how to invest your money can be a very complicated matter. Chicago Tonight takes a look at the world of hedge fund investing.

Is Black talk radio in Chicago still the force for change it once was? We take a closer look on Chicago Tonight.

Former Bear James “Big Cat” Williams tackles the Bears' stunning win Sunday night over the 49ers.