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April 9, 2026 - Full Show

Congressional candidate Daniel Biss on his primary win and what comes next. And City Council lifts its ban on coach houses in most of Chicago — what it could mean for affordable housing.

April 8, 2026 - Full Show

Could President Donald Trump’s own Cabinet remove him from office? And meet two local chefs who are James Beard Award finalists.

April 7, 2026 - Full Show

The debate over whether wealthy Illinois residents should be taxed at a higher rate. And we sit down with the state’s newest Supreme Court justice.

April 6, 2026 - Full Show

A lawsuit filed by the family of a slain 13-year-old is set for trial. And Juliana Stratton on her bid for U.S. Senate.

April 2, 2026 - Full Show

Chicago’s police superintendent faces questions over claims of officers collaborating with ICE. And local reaction to a legal challenge of birthright citizenship.

April 1, 2026 - Full Show

President Donald Trump is in attendance as the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on birthright citizenship. And Republican Don Tracy on his bid for U.S. Senate.

March 31, 2026 - Full Show

TSA agents are getting backpay, but the DHS shutdown lingers. And betting on everything, in prediction markets — what you should know.

March 30, 2026 - Full Show

What monitoring CPD is costing taxpayers. And the first teen takeover of the year reignites a debate over a stricter curfew ordinance.

March 26, 2026 - Full Show

The latest on DHS shutdown negotiations and the SAVE Act. And Chicago Public Schools may finally be getting a full-time leader.

March 25, 2026 - Full Show

Why it might feel like you’re emptying your wallet into your gas tank. And a tech group is suing Chicago over its tax on social media companies.

March 24, 2026 - Full Show

What a Supreme Court case could mean for mail-in ballots and the upcoming midterms. And how does ranked choice voting work? We explain.

March 23, 2026 - Full Show

ICE agents arrive at airports across the country as wait times soar. And an attempt to end a phaseout of the tipped minimum wage.

March 19, 2026 - Full Show

How Republican nominee Darren Bailey is trying to flip the governor’s mansion red. And two congressional candidates on their big primary wins.

March 18, 2026 - Full Show

Gov. JB Pritzker on Juliana Stratton’s big win and much more. And the Chicago City Council reverses course — moving to end a phaseout of the tipped minimum wage.

March 17, 2026 - Full Show, 10 p.m.

For months, the big question in Illinois politics has been who is going to be the Democrat running to replace U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin. The Associated Press has called that race, with Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton defeating U.S. Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly.

March 17, 2026 - Full Show, 5:30 p.m.

It’s Election Day in Illinois. We’ll have the latest on key races and voter turnout. Plus, a look at what’s at stake and how local races play into the national picture.

March 16, 2026 - Full Show

What to watch for in tomorrow’s primary election. And could it be the Hammond Bears? Where things stand on Indiana’s push to court the Monsters of the Midway.

March 12, 2026 - Full Show

How are financial markets responding to news around the world? And the movie “Sinners” is up for 16 Oscars this weekend. How the film is sparking conversation around blues history.

March 11, 2026 - Full Show

At least two people are dead after tornadoes and severe weather hit the area. And the war in Iran is on Day 12 with no end in sight.

March 10, 2026 - Full Show

Planning for the future of the Great Lakes. How TSA agents are faring after nearly a month without pay. And a look at why Latino arts organizations fall behind in financial support.

Democratic Senate Candidate Forum - Full Show

Three U.S. Senate candidates join "Chicago Tonight" in their last forum before the March 17 primary election. Robin Kelly, Raja Krishnamoorthi and Juliana Stratton on war powers, immigration and more.

March 5, 2026 - Full Show

Kristi Noem is out as the head of Homeland Security. And an effort to bring home the remains of missing U.S. service members.

March 4, 2026 - Full Show

The death toll rises in the Middle East as the conflict in Iran escalates. And who is expected to attend the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s services in Chicago.

March 3, 2026 - Full Show

The Democrats running in the Cook County Board president primary join “Chicago Tonight.” Toni Preckwinkle and Brendan Reilly talk about the issues facing residents and share their visions for the office.

March 2, 2026 - Full Show

Trump fans the flames of war in Iran — what we know and where we’re going. And could more nuclear reactors be coming to Illinois?

Feb. 26, 2026 - Full Show

Chicagoans line up to pay their respects to civil rights icon Jesse Jackson. His daughter joins “Chicago Tonight.”
 

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