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The author of The Mockingbird Next Door details her friendship with Harper Lee, the reclusive author of the classic novel To Kill a Mockingbird. We revisit the conversation.

We share what you had to say about Gov. Rauner's budget address, the Civic Federation's five-year budget roadmap, and our interview with Victor Henderson, the attorney representing the Jackie Robinson West Little League, in tonight's viewer feedback.

In an effort to better inform voters about the candidates running for Mayor of Chicago, WTTW offered all five of the candidates free air time to address our audience directly. Candidate Free Time is an unedited two minutes of air time to give viewers a concise, unfiltered look at where the candidates stand.

Unpacking Gov. Rauner's Budget Address Gov. Rauner Unveils His Budget Jeb Bush Speech at Chicago Council on Global Affairs Finding Finkl's Future 2015 Academy Awards Ask Geoffrey: 2/18

In an effort to better inform voters about the candidates running for Mayor of Chicago, WTTW offered all five of the candidates free air time to address our audience directly. Candidate Free Time is an unedited two minutes of air time to give viewers a concise, unfiltered look at where the candidates stand.

State of the Budget Who is the "Superstar" On Gov. Rauner's Team? Family to Contest Ernie Banks' Will Scientific Chicago with Neil Shubin "The Italian Americans"

In an effort to better inform voters about the candidates running for Mayor of Chicago, WTTW offered all five of the candidates free air time to address our audience directly. Candidate Free Time is an unedited two minutes of air time to give viewers a concise, unfiltered look at where the candidates stand.

Jackie Robinson West Lawyer A Fiscal Roadmap for Illinois Gender Identity: Understanding and Empowering Soprano Deborah Voigt Viewer Feedback: 2/16

We share what you had to say about the Obama Library, the future of water use in Chicago, Jay Shefsky's peek into the romantic lives of animals at the Lincoln Park Zoo, and the song stylings of John Pizzarelli and Jane Monheit.

In an effort to better inform voters about the candidates running for Mayor of Chicago, WTTW offered all five of the candidates free air time to address our audience directly. Candidate Free Time is an unedited two minutes of air time to give viewers a concise, unfiltered look at where the candidates stand.

In an effort to better inform voters about the candidates running for Mayor of Chicago, WTTW offered all five of the candidates free air time to address our audience directly. Candidate Free Time is an unedited two minutes of air time to give viewers a concise, unfiltered look at where the candidates stand.

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

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss President Obama's upcoming trip to Chicago to officially designate the Pullman District as a national monument. Also, they delve further into the many issues surrounding the Jackie Robinson West story.

Little League Officials to Address JRW Decision Battle Against ISIS ACA Deadline Approaches The Joffrey's Swedish Import Valentine's Duo: John Pizzarelli and Jane Monheit

Reaction to Chicago’s Little League Debacle Jackie Robinson West Title Stripped Retailers Try to Avoid RadioShack’s Fate Water: Chicago in the 21st Century and Beyond Love on Paper

State Budget Crisis Analyzing Rauner's Executive Order Aimed at Unions Restaurateur Rich Melman Gets Lifetime Achievement Award South Pole Discovery Who Runs The Classroom? Beyoncé

Rauner Signs Executive Order Aimed at Unions "Corrupt Illinois" Measles Outbreak Spreads to Illinois Brian Williams and the Fog of War Grad Student Uncovers Lost Eastland Disaster Footage

Chicago blues legend Buddy Guy was honored with a lifetime achievement award at the 57th annual Grammy Awards Sunday. Watch a 2006 interview and performance with Buddy Guy on Chicago Tonight.

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

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists delve into the Chicago tradition of placing "dibs" on shoveled parking spots.

IL Lawmakers on What's Ahead After Rauner's First State of the State The Beauty of the "Not Impossible" "The Opposite of Spoiled" 60 Years of Sculpture with Richard Hunt Round the World with Sarah Outen

English adventurer Sarah Outen left London in April 2011 and is biking, kayaking, and rowing her way around the world, including 150 days alone at sea, rowing from Japan to Alaska. She arrived in Chicago yesterday. She joins us to discuss her journey.

Chicago mayoral candidates—Ald. Bob Fioretti, Cook County Commissioner Jesús "Chuy" García, and businessman Willie Wilson—gave a brief news conference following the forum.

Chicago Tonight hosted a live candidate forum with contenders for the office of Mayor of Chicago, including the incumbent Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Ald. Bob Fioretti, Cook County Commissioner Jesús "Chuy" García, and businessman Willie Wilson.

Gov. Bruce Rauner delivered his first State of the State address.

Gov. Rauner to Give First Major Address Medical Marijuana Licenses Move Forward Israeli Consul General Roey Gilad Doomsday Clock Moves 3 Minutes to Midnight The Art of Aging Well