Stories by Michael Lipkin

Chicago's Museum of Broadcast Communications has a new home. We speak with founder Bruce DuMont.

You may not know it, but the plants in your garden might be harmful to the environment. We learn how growing plants native to Illinois can boost the local ecosystem.

LeRoy Neiman died on Thursday at the age of 91. We revisit an interview with the colorful painter of the sporting and entertainment world from our vault.

We asked if you think pot possession violators should get a ticket or go to jail. We read what some of you had to say in Viewer Mail.

A key figure in the Blagojevich trial is arrested. Raghuveer Nayak, a longtime fundraiser for Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. pled not guilty to a 19-count indictment. Elizabeth Brackett reports.

It's the first day of summer and the sunbathers are out in force. What steps should be taken to protect your skin, and what are some warning signs of cancer? We hear from local dermatologists.

Sweet music will be made all day long Thursday in Chicago -- and around the world. We have the details from the Creative Director of Make Music Chicago.

A big shake-up at Cook County Morgue as commissioners debate what to do with dead bodies. Paris Schutz has the story.

Mayor Emanuel wants to let cops issue tickets for possession of small amounts of marijuana. Will the move free up police to prevent more serious crimes? Elizabeth Brackett and her guests discuss the issue.

What's the definition of a "good man?" We talk with Mark Shriver about his father Sargent Shriver, a Kennedy family icon who founded the Peace Corps and ran for President.

A full acquittal for Roger Clemens, the baseball great beating charges he lied to Congress about steroids. ESPN's Lester Munson joins us to talk about what the case means for baseball and beyond.

We take a spin through the gallery of American Folk Art at The Art Institute of Chicago.

Master Sommelier and Check Please! Host Alpana Singh joins us on Chicago Tonight at 7:00 pm with summer wine travel tips, BYOB wine pairing recommendations and more.

President Obama's executive order on immigration was a game-changer. Carol Marin and her guests look at the impact it will have on undocumented youth, in Chicago and beyond.

A supercomputer at Argonne National Laboratory, code-named Mira, is the third fastest in the world, according to new rankings. We speak with the scientist in charge. 

What is American capitalism and can it last? We hear from the author of a new book.

How did a Magnificent Mile building end up being featured weekly in a 1970s network TV sitcom? Find out more in this week's Ask Geoffrey.

Lovers of used and rare books are mourning the impending loss of a celebrated and unusual neighborhood bookstore. Jay Shefsky has the story.

We asked for your thoughts about Illinois Medicaid cuts. We read what some of you had to say in Viewer Mail.

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

Need some ideas for what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what is going on!

Gov. Pat Quinn signs a package of bills to save Medicaid from financial collapse. But the result is steep cuts to many in Illinois who rely on the coverage. Ash-har Quraishi has the details.

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the controversial Affordable Care Act is expected in the next two weeks. A noted law professor and a health care specialist join us with their thoughts on how the justices may rule, and the implications of the decision.

Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne Jr. talks about the growing political polarization in the U.S. and his new book, Our Divided Political Heart.

How can a water park change lives? We take a look at a new community center on the far south side that hopes to do just that.

A nightclub setting will host members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. We speak with the composer and DJ who is bringing the two worlds together.