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Impact of Sequestration Cuts on Local Airports

We look at how the so-called sequestration budget cuts are affecting air traffic and passengers at O'Hare and Midway airports.

Cartoonist Scott Stantis Wins National Award

Chicago Tribune editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis just won a national award. He joins us in discussion.

Viewer Feedback: 4/25

"Puppets" and "parrots": YOUR terms for a panel of state lawmakers who were here last night. We have some of your comments in tonight's Viewer Feedback.

Privatization Transparency Ordinance

Is Mayor Rahm Emanuel trying to squash an ordinance that would bring more transparency to privatization deals like the potential deal for Midway airport? Paris Schutz has the latest.

IL Lawmakers on Latest Springfield News

We recap the latest Springfield news with Illinois lawmakers.

Chicago Business News: 4/24

Conservative and controversial, the billionaire Koch brothers are said to be eyeing Tribune Company's newpapers. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM has that story, and more top business headlines.

Hedy Weiss: Theater Reviews

Chicago Sun-Times theater critic Hedy Weiss heads to the "South Pacific" and reels in a "Big Fish” when she reviews a host of new shows in and around town.

Web Exclusive: Chicago Tonight's 29th Anniversary

On Chicago Tonight’s 29th birthday, travel back to April 24, 1984 to watch our very first episode.

Viewer Feedback: 4/24

Rachel Shteir Interview

We read what some of you had to say about Rachel Shteir's appearance on our show in tonight's Viewer Feedback.

Texas Gov. Tries to Lure IL Businesses

Texas Gov. Rick Perry makes his case to Illinois business that may want to relocate to his state. Are Illinois officials shaking in their boots? Paris Schutz has the latest.

Defending Terror

We look at the charges against Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. What case can defense attorneys build for the suspect? What constitutional protections does he have? And how do terrorism cases differ from other charges? We have analysis.

Viewer Feedback: 4/23

What do the Sacred Heart Hospital scandal, gardening tips, and a legendary CSO trumpeter all have in common? They are the subjects of your comments in tonight's Viewer Feedback.

Rep. Paul Ryan Takes Fight for Immigration Reform to Chicago

Former Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan comes to Chicago to pitch immigration reform as the debate in Washington heats up. Paris Schutz has the latest. 

"First Son: The Biography of Richard M. Daley"

Author Keith Koeneman joins us to talk about his biography of Mayor Richard M. Daley.

Chicago Housing Authority Re-imagines Public Housing, Again

It's the largest redevelopment of public housing in U.S. history -- and the final phase of that plan begins now.

Chris Collins

Former Duke standout and assistant coach Chris Collins returns home to the Chicago area to revitalize the Northwestern men's basketball team. In his first head coaching job, Collins aims to turn the Wildcats into perennial Big Ten contenders and finally get them to the NCAA Tournament. He joins us.

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.
 

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