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We look closer at claims of “environmental racism” with a Chicago scholar who studies the links between environmental hazards and race. 

Former Illinois Comptroller Dawn Clark Netsch, who disclosed in January that she had been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease, has died at age 86. We take a look back at a 1994 interview of Netsch by John Callaway from the Chicago Tonight archives.

The largest snowstorm of the season hits Chicago. Find out how public officials are trying to avoid the chaos of the 2011 blizzard.

Former Irish President and former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mary Robinson, talks about her struggles, politics, Catholicism, and her new book.

Our science guy, Neil Shubin, joins us to talk about the link between our bodies and the universe around us.

Today, Illinois observed Casimir Pulaski Day. We look back at a 2011 story from Paris Schutz about the history behind this holiday that's unique to Illinois.

Illinois lawmakers take up pension reform after four failed votes last week. Carol Marin goes one-on-one with Rep. Elaine Nekritz.

The legendary journalistic duo of Bill Kurtis and Walter Jacobson join us with perspective on their 40-plus year career.

We hear what you had to say about last week's special, Chicago Tonight: Targeting Violence, in tonight's Viewer Feedback.

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.

In this web extra conversation, our Week in Review panelists chat about Michelle Obama’s trip home to Chicago to promote her “Let’s Move” anti-obesity campaign. They also weigh in on the First Lady’s surprise turn as a presenter at the Oscars.

Chicago Tonight held a special live program at 7:00 pm about violence in Chicago. Read a recap of our online chat, featuring Director of CeaseFire Illinois Tio Hardiman and our own correspondent, Paris Schutz.

The structure of Chicago gangs isn't what it used to be. The hierarchical organization of the past is largely gone, replaced by many smaller and fractured groups. We talk to three men with experience in dealing with gangs who give us their view of why young people belong to gangs and carry out violence.

The city's top cop and the county's prosecutor explore the best ways to control guns on the street and why guns are so easily accessible.

Elizabeth Brackett takes a look at gun violence through the lens of the public health system rather than the criminal justice system.

We explore the impact of street violence on Chicago youth.

Defense is one of many areas facing cuts in Congress' expected sequester. Economics professors debate what this means for your budget.

As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments over the constitutionality of same-sex marriages, we hear from the Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice who lost her job after ruling that Iowa's ban on gay marriage was unconstitutional. 

Tribune Co. hires bankers to handle the likely sale of its newspapers. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM has that story, and more top business headlines.

Chicago poet and performer David Hernandez has died at age 66.

Sleet and freezing rain pelt the city, bringing up to three inches of snow for the evening commute. We have more on the Midwest storm.

A winter storm causes low voter turnout today in the race to replace Jesse Jackson Jr. in Congress. Which candidate will that benefit or hurt? Paris Schutz has the latest.

The former chairman of Exelon Corporation argues that, without swift immigration reform, Congress is putting the entire Midwest economy at risk. He joins us.

In his new book, GQ editor Michael Hainey travels back in time to uncover the true story of his father’s mysterious death.

As a kid, Walter Arnold loved the gargoyles at the University of Chicago. Today, he is a master stone carver, trained in Italy and at Washington National Cathedral. Jay Shefsky has his story.

Is Chicago Police Supt. Garry McCarthy's job on the line? Find out what the mayor and the top African-American alderman had to say.