Stories by Chloe Riley
Chicago History Museum Proposes $2 Admission Increase
| Chloe Riley
In its proposal to the Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners, the museum says an admission increase would "offset the Museum’s increased utilities, maintenance and personnel costs." The Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners will vote Wednesday on the proposed increase.
Condemn or Forgive at Hellenic Museum's 'Trial of Antigone'
| Chloe Riley
Who says ancient Greek mythology can't be as compelling as a Netflix true crime series? Play the part of the jury in the "Trial of Antigone," part of a series from the National Hellenic Museum in Greektown, where the audience decides the fate of famous Greek historical and mythological characters.
Illinois’ 1st Congressional District Candidates
| Hunter Clauss
Incumbent Bobby Rush and Alderman Howard Brookins Jr. discuss their race for the Democratic nomination in the 1st Congressional District.
Consumer Debt No. 1 Consumer Complaint, Says Illinois Attorney General
| Kristen Thometz
For the eighth year in a row, consumer debt topped Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s annual top 10 consumer complaints list. And for the first year, education-related complaints make the top 10 list.
Lovie Smith Named University of Illinois Football Coach
| Paris Schutz
A familiar face comes back to Illinois to coach the Fighting Illini. We have reaction from former Bears Coach Lovie Smith on his new gig.
Viewer Feedback: 'Taxpayers Are Refusing to Pick Up This Tab'
| Erica Gunderson
Hear what viewers had to say about the ongoing contract stalemate between the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools when we read feedback from the "Chicago Tonight" website, and our Facebook and Twitter pages.
Why a Historic Daniel Burnham Building Sits Empty on Chicago’s South Side
| Chloe Riley
Designed by famed Chicago architect Daniel Burnham, the 61,000-square-foot structure was first a 19th century stable, later housing theatrical costumes and sets in the 1930s. But now it looms, cold and vacant, across the street from its sister, the DuSable Museum of African American History – another Burnham original which has tried unsuccessfully for more than 10 years to bring the empty stable back to life.
Lack of Sleep Increases Snacking, Junk Food Cravings, New Study Shows
| Kristen Thometz
“People need to think of adequate sleep as an important aspect of maintaining good health," said Erin Hanlon, Ph.D., lead author of a new University of Chicago study linking insufficient sleep with increased consumption of snacks and high-energy, high-fat foods.
CPS, CTU Back Off Threats
| Paris Schutz
The Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union seem to be engaged in a game of “chicken,” where the both sides continue to decelerate before collision.
The Week in Review: Chicago Teachers Hit with Furlough Days
| Alexandra Silets
Teachers threaten an April strike. The Illinois House votes to strip Mayor Rahm Emanuel of school board control. Homicides soar and police morale sinks. And baseball is back. Joel Weisman had guests for these stories and more.
Local Priest, Music Festival Use Jazz to Tackle Hunger
| Meredith Francis
The Chi-Town Jazz Festival doubles as a fundraiser for area food pantries. The founder, a local priest, says jazz is a fitting genre to address social issues like hunger.
After Blackface Controversy, Chiditarod Cracks Down on Costumes
| Evan Garcia
This weekend's festive Chiditarod shopping cart race will raise thousands of dollars and pounds of food for the Greater Chicago Food Depository, but organizers this year are making special efforts to prevent teams from dressing in offensive costumes.
Illinois’ 11th Congressional District Candidates
| Nick Blumberg
Hear from two of the three Republican candidates running on March 15 to unseat 11th District Democratic Congressman Bill Foster.
Early Voting Soars in Madigan vs Gonzales Race
| Paris Schutz
Early voting numbers in the March 15 primary are up this year. But in one ward, the numbers are towering over all of the rest.
HIV Positive Chicago Women Share Oral Histories in New UIC Exhibit
| Chloe Riley
More than a dozen Chicago women, many of whom have lived with HIV for 20-plus years, tell their stories in a new University of Illinois at Chicago exhibit.
Viewer Feedback: Madigan the 'Root Cause of the Dysfunction'
| Erica Gunderson
Hear what viewers had to say about election season and the ongoing state budget battle when we read feedback from the "Chicago Tonight" website, and our Facebook and Twitter pages.
Restored Art Installation Invites Reflection on Consequences of War
| Marc Vitali
A prominent work of art has been out of the public eye for almost five years. Titled “Above and Beyond,” the installation commemorates American soldiers who lost their lives in the Vietnam War, and it's now back on display at the Harold Washington Library.
Weekend Events: Irish Film Festival, Polar Plunge, Terra-Cotta Warriors
| Meredith Francis
Soak up Irish films in Logan Square, take a dip in the lake for charity and see a new special exhibition at the Field Museum. Details on these events and more in our weekend roundup.
State Commission Overturns CPS Decision to Close 3 Low-Performing Charters
| Brandis Friedman
Three Chicago charter schools are celebrating a victory today: a state commission has ruled they will be able to remain open, despite Chicago Public Schools' plans to close them for poor performance.
Ex-CIA, NSA Head Michael Hayden Reflects on Time at Agencies
| Hunter Clauss
He is a retired four-star general who has the distinction of being the only person to head both the NSA and CIA. In his new memoir, “Playing to the Edge,” Michael Hayden candidly reflects on his time at both agencies during the turbulent, post-9/11 war on terror.
Gurnee Native Amanda Majeski on Starring Roles at Lyric, Met Operas
| Nick Blumberg
She has been bringing her distinctive soprano voice to operatic roles on stages in the U.K., Spain, Germany and Switzerland. Closer to home, she'll soon return to a role in Mozart's “The Marriage of Figaro” at The Metropolitan Opera in New York. Soprano Amanda Majeski talks about her ascending opera career.
Illinois’ 10th Congressional District Candidates
| Paul Caine
The two candidates looking for the Democratic nomination in the north suburban 10th Congressional District are here to talk about why they want to challenge Republican incumbent Bob Dold in November.
Judge Denies Lucas Museum Request to Begin Construction
Simultaneously, Mayor Rahm Emanuel says he's worried Chicago could lose the museum
| Chloe Riley
A federal judge yet again denied the city's request to begin early construction on the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, the 300,000-square-foot museum proposed by film mogul George Lucas which would occupy some 17 acres of lakefront property.
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