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Loyola Championship: 50th Anniversary

We talk with the author of a new book and two players from the 1963 Loyola University NCAA Championship team about the adversity it overcame to win the title.

"Ramblers" Excerpt & Slideshow

Read an excerpt from Ramblers by Michael Lenehan and view a slideshow of photos.

Viewer Feedback: 4/8

Roger Ebert

We read what some of you had to say about legendary film critic Roger Ebert in tonight's Viewer Feedback.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 4/5

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

Web Extra: The Week in Review: 4/5

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists offer more reflections on the life and legacy of film critic Roger Ebert.

Remembering Roger Ebert

Roger Ebert has died at age 70 after a long battle with cancer. Watch Chicago Tonight at 7:00 pm for more on his legacy and career.

Reactions to Roger Ebert's Passing

Chaz Ebert, President Obama, and others responded today to the news of Roger Ebert's passing.

McCarthy on Chicago's Progress Against Violence

Is Chicago’s epidemic of violence slowly improving? Are police strategies as effective as the city insists they are? We talk with Police Supt. Garry McCarthy.

Energy Impact Illinois

A new program promises to make homes more energy-efficient while offering instant rebates to Chicago area homeowners. We explore Energy Impact Illinois.

Chicago Business News: 4/3

Sequestration grounds the Thunderbirds. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM has that story, and more top business headlines.

Web Extra: Remembering Jack Pardee

Former Bears coach Jack Pardee has died at age 76. We revisit a 1977 episode of WTTW's Feedback program featuring Pardee.

Controversy Over CPS Open Hearings

The rhetoric heats up in anticipation of Wednesday's school board meeting. Some critics say their voices are being excluded. Paris Schutz has the latest.

Cook County Jail Near Capacity

Cook County Jail is near capacity. With summer approaching, we talk with three top county officials about what can be done.

Local Religion Reporter on Vatican Trip

Pope Francis is quickly putting his own mark on the papacy. We talk with Chicago Tribune religion reporter Manya Brachear about covering the Vatican, the conclave and the selection of the pope.

The Ponce National Anthem

Alexandra and John Nichols Chief Correspondent and Chicago Tonight Host Phil Ponce and his two sons, Dan and Anthony, sang the national anthem on opening day for the White Sox. 

Chicago Violence

After a bloody January, the first quarter of 2013 ends with homicides at historic lows. But what do the numbers really mean? Paris Schutz has the latest.

The Race for Governor

It’s one year away, but the governor’s race is already shaking things up dramatically across Illinois. We give you a preview of what’s to come.

Historic Black Radio Station Celebrates 50 Years On Air

WVON hit the airwaves on April 1, 1963. We look at the past, present and future of “The Talk of Chicago.”

Ask Geoffrey: 4/1

What's the story behind tiny houses with exceptionally large front yards? Geoffrey Baer has the answer to this and more in this week's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

Viewer Feedback: 4/1

IG Access to City Records

The city's top watchdog wants unfettered access to city documents and records -- but the Illinois Supreme Court says no; that it's up to the mayor. We hear what some of you had to say in tonight's Viewer Feedback.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 3/29

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

Web Extra: The Week in Review: 3/29

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists delve further into the CPS school closings in this web-exclusive conversation.

City Nets $100M Loan to Spruce Up Riverwalk

The nation’s top transportation official announces a $100 million federal loan to the city to revitalize the Chicago Riverwalk. Paris Schutz has the latest on this, and other news from the mayor’s office.

Catholic Church Demolition Plans Spark Protests

It's a race against time. Can a historic Bronzeville Catholic church be spared from the wrecking ball? We hear from preservationists and parishioners who hope to save the 133-year-old St. James Church.

Norma's House of Glass

Jay Shefsky introduces us to a suburban woman who has turned her house into a glass mosaic masterpiece.

Viewer Feedback: 3/28

School Closings Rally

We read some of your thoughts about the school closings protest rally in tonight's Viewer Feedback.
 

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