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The city’s watchdog reflects on her tenure as it comes to a close. And Steppenwolf’s new play examines the money that follows a father’s loss.

City Council fails to block a phaseout of the tipped minimum wage. And the debate over whether Chicago Public Schools should cancel classes on May 1.

How some people charged with sex offenses are subject to indefinite detention. And Yusef Jackson on his vision for the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.

Efforts to ban no-knock warrants statewide. And WTTW’s Geoffrey Baer rides the rails in a new special.

Congressional candidate Daniel Biss on his primary win and what comes next. And City Council lifts its ban on coach houses in most of Chicago — what it could mean for affordable housing.

Could President Donald Trump’s own Cabinet remove him from office? And meet two local chefs who are James Beard Award finalists.

The debate over whether wealthy Illinois residents should be taxed at a higher rate. And we sit down with the state’s newest Supreme Court justice.

A lawsuit filed by the family of a slain 13-year-old is set for trial. And Juliana Stratton on her bid for U.S. Senate.

Chicago’s police superintendent faces questions over claims of officers collaborating with ICE. And local reaction to a legal challenge of birthright citizenship.

President Donald Trump is in attendance as the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on birthright citizenship. And Republican Don Tracy on his bid for U.S. Senate.

TSA agents are getting backpay, but the DHS shutdown lingers. And betting on everything, in prediction markets — what you should know.

What monitoring CPD is costing taxpayers. And the first teen takeover of the year reignites a debate over a stricter curfew ordinance.

The latest on DHS shutdown negotiations and the SAVE Act. And Chicago Public Schools may finally be getting a full-time leader.

Why it might feel like you’re emptying your wallet into your gas tank. And a tech group is suing Chicago over its tax on social media companies.

What a Supreme Court case could mean for mail-in ballots and the upcoming midterms. And how does ranked choice voting work? We explain.

ICE agents arrive at airports across the country as wait times soar. And an attempt to end a phaseout of the tipped minimum wage.

How Republican nominee Darren Bailey is trying to flip the governor’s mansion red. And two congressional candidates on their big primary wins.

Gov. JB Pritzker on Juliana Stratton’s big win and much more. And the Chicago City Council reverses course — moving to end a phaseout of the tipped minimum wage.

For months, the big question in Illinois politics has been who is going to be the Democrat running to replace U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin. The Associated Press has called that race, with Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton defeating U.S. Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly.

It’s Election Day in Illinois. We’ll have the latest on key races and voter turnout. Plus, a look at what’s at stake and how local races play into the national picture.

What to watch for in tomorrow’s primary election. And could it be the Hammond Bears? Where things stand on Indiana’s push to court the Monsters of the Midway.

How are financial markets responding to news around the world? And the movie “Sinners” is up for 16 Oscars this weekend. How the film is sparking conversation around blues history.

At least two people are dead after tornadoes and severe weather hit the area. And the war in Iran is on Day 12 with no end in sight.

Planning for the future of the Great Lakes. How TSA agents are faring after nearly a month without pay. And a look at why Latino arts organizations fall behind in financial support.

Three U.S. Senate candidates join "Chicago Tonight" in their last forum before the March 17 primary election. Robin Kelly, Raja Krishnamoorthi and Juliana Stratton on war powers, immigration and more.

Kristi Noem is out as the head of Homeland Security. And an effort to bring home the remains of missing U.S. service members.