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Stop! It's Ginger Time

Chicagoan Allegra Rosenberg, 17, has become a YouTube sensation, writing songs beloved by fans of Doctor Who, BBC Sherlock and other off-beat pop culture hits. Jay Shefsky has a profile.

Eliza Fournier

After one of the wettest Aprils in Chicago history, Eliza Fournier from the Chicago Botanic Garden joins Chicago Tonight at 7:00 pm to offer spring gardening pointers.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 4/19

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

Web Extra: The Week in Review: 4/19

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists take a closer look at the $500 million plan to renovate rundown Wrigley Field.

Web Exclusive: Flood Slideshow

View a slideshow of flood photos from Chicago Tonight viewers, producers and reporters. Submit your flood photos here and we will add them to the photo gallery.

Des Plaines River Flooding

The Des Plaines River is expected to reach record levels today. Paris Schutz has the latest.

Mobilizing a Flood Response

How prepared are we to deal with a flood of today’s magnitude, or worse? We talk with area officials and a National Weather Service meteorologist to discuss today’s reaction and the future.

Chicago Flooding

Street closures, flooded basements and more. Elizabeth Brackett has the latest on the impact of the heavy rains on Chicago residents.

YouTube Videos Storm the Flood

We see the flood through your eyes — and cameras—when we look at YouTube videos from Chicago's heavy rainfall.

Severe Storms, Flooding Slam Chicago

After days of rain, severe thunderstorms dumped nearly five inches of precipitation Wednesday and overnight into Thursday morning, flooding highways and roads across the city. We have the latest updates on closures and weather. Submit your flood photos here.

Celebrating 50 Years Of Rolling Stones Music

We meet the filmmakers who have made a career out of restoring Rolling Stones movies.

IL House Passes Medical Marijuana Bill

The Illinois House passed a medical marijuana bill by a 61-57 vote.

Sacred Heart Hospital Scandal

Federal authorities raid Sacred Heart Hospital, arresting four doctors and two executives for what authorities called a "far-reaching" Medicare and Medicaid kickback scheme that included unnecessary, invasive and deadly medical procedures. We have the latest.

Fed Economist on the Recovery

William Strauss, senior economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, joins us to discuss how the Midwest is doing on the road to economic recovery.

Chicago Business News: 4/17

Gold rises after a steep decline, medical devices and generic drugs struggle, and DePaul weighs its options for a new basketball arena. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM joins us to discuss this week's top business headlines.

The Newberry Consort

Chicago's acclaimed Newberry Consort gives us a sample of their upcoming concert devoted to 16th century Poland.

Local Marathon Runners on Boston Bombings

Chicago Tonight spoke with local marathon runners to get their reaction to the Boston Marathon bombings.

Mary McAleese

"Building Bridges" was a hallmark of the 14-year tenure of Ireland's former President Mary McAleese. She joins us to talk about her legacy, as well as her support for women priests and gay marriage.

Scott Speck

The new artistic director of the Chicago Philharmonic gives us a peek at the orchestra's new season; and members bring us some music.

Viewer Feedback: 4/16

We hear what you had to say about recent stories when we read some of our viewer feedback.

Chicago Resident on Boston Marathon Explosions

A Chicago resident who was standing on the sidelines between the two explosions at the Boston Marathon today describes the experience.

Wrigley Renovation Deal Approved

Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts speaks out about the deal to renovate Wrigley Field. But will rooftop owners sue? Paris Schutz has the latest.

Harold Washington

We take a look at the political career and legacy of Chicago's first African-American mayor, Harold Washington.

January 29, 1985: Harold Washington

Harold Washington in a January 29, 1985 interview with John Callaway on Chicago Tonight.

August 29, 1984: Harold Washington

Bruce DuMont hosts a conversation about reform in Chicago with Mayor Harold Washington and Crain’s Chicago Business publisher Joe Cappo on a Chicago Tonight episode from August 29, 1984.

April 24, 1984: Harold Washington

Harold Washington and John Callaway in the very first episode of Chicago Tonight on April 24, 1984.
 

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