Chicago Tonight Correspondent Elizabeth Brackett is currently in Nairobi, not far from Westgate Shopping Mall, the site of a terrorist attack launched by Islamic radicals that killed dozens of shoppers and injured more than 170 people. Watch web extra interviews.
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Koschman Death Investigation Ends
Sep 19, 2013 | Yasmin Rammohan
Special prosecutor Dan Webb announced that there will be no new indictments in the death investigation of 21-year-old David Koschman. Mayor Richard M. Daley's nephew, Richard Vanecko, was charged with involuntary manslaughter in Koschman's 2004 death. Carol Marin has the details. Watch a web extra video.
Web Extra: Timeline of Key Events in Jackson Saga
Aug 14, 2013 | Yasmin Rammohan
View a timeline of Chicago Tonight's coverage of former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife Ald. Sandi Jackson from 2009-2013.
"Mosque Alert"
Jul 22, 2013 | Yasmin Rammohan
A playwright uses the internet to develop a new script about the fight to build a suburban mosque. We get a preview of Mosque Alert by Silk Road Rising and Jamil Khoury. Watch a video and read an interview.
Quinn Suspends Pay to IL Lawmakers for Pension Stalemate
Jul 10, 2013 | Yasmin Rammohan
Gov. Pat Quinn suspended the salary of Illinois lawmakers for failing to reach a compromise on pension reform. Listen to Quinn's full announcement and read reaction.
Web Extra: Teen Pregnancy Ad Campaign Q&A
May 29, 2013 | Yasmin Rammohan
We spoke with Sara Schwarzbaum, professor in the family counseling department at Northeastern Illinois University and founder of Couples Counseling Associates in Chicago, to get her thoughts on the impact of the ad campaign featuring pregnant boys.
Breast Cancer Debate
May 15, 2013 | Yasmin Rammohan
Angelina Jolie sparks a national conversation about breast cancer treatment. We take a look at some options available for women.
Evaluating the Mayor
May 13, 2013 | Yasmin Rammohan
We take a closer look at Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s accomplishments, disappointments and approval ratings during his first two years in office.
Q&A with CTU President Karen Lewis
Apr 9, 2013 | Yasmin Rammohan
We spoke with Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis about school safety, closings and more. Read what she had to say.
Sen. Kirk Announces Support for Same-Sex Marriage
Apr 2, 2013 | Yasmin Rammohan
Sen. Mark Kirk reversed his stance on same-sex marriage by announcing support for it on his website.
New Film Tells Story of India's Water Crisis
Mar 28, 2013 | Yasmin Rammohan
A new documentary takes you deep inside India's clean water crisis through the eyes of Northwestern University students struggling to figure out how they can help – or whether they can at all. It premieres on WTTW11 at 9:00 pm. We get a preview.
Barefoot Running
Feb 21, 2013 | Yasmin Rammohan
A barefoot runner makes the case for leaving your shoes at home – even in the winter.
Marimba Ensemble
Jan 9, 2013 | Yasmin Rammohan
Marimba music fills a South Side church and creates opportunities for young musicians. We have the story.
"Bobby the Burger"
Dec 19, 2012 | Yasmin Rammohan
They call him "Bobby the Burger." He may be the world's leading expert on a particular hamburger machine. It was invented by his great-grandfather and some say it revolutionized fast food. Jay Shefsky has the story.
Chicago Tonight Set Gets A Makeover
Nov 26, 2012 | Yasmin Rammohan
Chicago Tonight gets a new look. View a behind-the-scenes photo gallery.
Jesse Jackson Jr. Resigns from Congress
Nov 21, 2012 | Yasmin Rammohan
Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. has resigned from Congress, citing ongoing health concerns and acknowledging a federal investigation.
Mies van der Rohe
Nov 20, 2012 | Yasmin Rammohan
Modern architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe is the subject of a new biography. We talk with authors Franz Schulze and Edward Windhorst about the work and life of a German emigrant who changed the American landscape.
International Baccalaureate Program
Oct 25, 2012 | Yasmin Rammohan
A Chicago Public Schools program that gets students into better colleges and helps them stay there is expanding. Elizabeth Brackett has the story.
Chicago Public Schools Gets New CEO
Oct 12, 2012 | Yasmin Rammohan
A new Chicago Public Schools CEO was named Friday after news broke that the current chief resigned after just 17 months on the job.
Chicago Tonight Obama Video Featured on FRONTLINE
Sep 27, 2012 | Yasmin Rammohan
On Oct. 9, PBS’ FRONTLINE will present The Choice 2012, a two-hour long documentary outlining definitive portraits of Mitt Romney and Barack Obama.
Stand Tall
Sep 25, 2012 | Yasmin Rammohan
Bullying is a national problem that can have extreme consequences. A new manual designed for educators helps them learn how to approach the topic with kids. The author of this innovative teaching aid joins us.
Web Extra: Parents Storm Board of Ed
Sep 18, 2012 | Yasmin Rammohan
There are outspoken parents on both sides of the strike. Some parents are in support of teachers, while others are in support of CPS and the school board.
Manilow Sculptures
Sep 18, 2012 | Yasmin Rammohan
We take you to a prairie setting filled with gigantic works of art.
"Bobby the Burger"
Sep 13, 2012 | Yasmin Rammohan
They call him "Bobby the Burger." He may be the world's leading expert on a particular hamburger machine. It was invented by his great-grandfather and some say it revolutionized fast food. Jay Shefsky has the story.
CPS Parents and Teachers React to Strike
Sep 10, 2012 | Yasmin Rammohan
Chicago Tonight spoke with parents and teachers of Chicago Public Schools students to get their reaction to the strike. Read what they had to say.
Remembering Von Freeman
Aug 16, 2012 | Yasmin Rammohan
Legendary Chicago musician Von Freeman died last weekend at age 88. We revisit our 2003 conversation with the acclaimed sax player.