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Stories by Yasmin Rammohan

Mayor Bloomberg Steps Out with Mayor Emanuel

New Initiatives Announced Amid G8 Fallout

It is not the G8 -- but New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg joined Mayor Emanuel today for another international summit in Chicago. Paris Schutz has the story.
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10th District Democratic Primary Forum

We meet the four candidates vying for the Democratic nomination in the 10th Congressional District.
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Web Extra: 10th District Democratic Primary Forum

We continue our discussion with the four Democratic candidates vying for the 10th Congressional District in our web-exclusive video.
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Ravinia Festival Lineup

The Ravinia Festival is on its way again, with 15 weeks worth of classical, pop and jazz programming. We talk with the president and CEO.
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8th District Democratic Primary Forum

We meet the candidates vying for the Democratic nomination in the 8th Congressional District.
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Web Extra: 8th District Democratic Primary Forum

We continue our discussion with the two Democratic candidates vying for the 8th Congressional District in our web-exclusive video.
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Chicago Business News: 3/7

Apple unveils the iPad3, calling it the poster child for a post-PC world. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM has that story and more top business headlines.
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Illinois Supreme Court Candidate Forum

We meet the Democratic candidates in the contentious battle for the Illinois Supreme Court.
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Web Extra: Illinois Supreme Court Candidate Forum

We continue our discussion with the four Democratic candidates vying for an open seat on the Illinois Supreme Court in our web-exclusive video.
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Super Tuesday

It's Super Tuesday. Ten states are holding primaries and caucuses. Political analyst Jason DeSanto tells us what tonight's results could mean for the four remaining Republican candidates.
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G-8 Summit Gets Pulled From Chicago

The G-8 summit is not coming to Chicago and protesters are claiming victory. But NATO leaders are still on the way. What does it all mean for the city? Elizabeth Brackett has the details.
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Juan Thomas Candidate Questionnaire

Juan Thomas candidate questionnaire.

Attorney General Eric Holder

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder was in Chicago on Monday, defending the overseas killing of terrorism suspects who are American citizens. Paris Schutz has the story.
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Retooling the Workforce

With unemployment at record highs, why are some companies struggling to fill jobs? Ash-har Quraishi has the story of the job skills crisis.
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Retooling the Workforce: Behind the Scenes

Want to know how a Chicago Tonight package is produced? We take you behind the scenes of a recent story.

University of Illinois Trustees Hold Emergency Meeting

The University of Illinois Board of Trustees held an emergency meeting to discuss recent questions that have arisen about the job performance of Michael Hogan, president of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Elizabeth Brackett reports.

Viewer Mail: 3/5

Beavers' Pension Deal

We asked what you thought about William Beavers' pension deal. We read what some of you had to say in tonight's Viewer Mail.
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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 3/2

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.
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Weekend Events Around Town: 3/2 – 3/4

Need some ideas for what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what’s going on!

Bill Clinton & Mayor Emanuel's Announcement

Improving Chicago's Infrastructure

Former President Bill Clinton says a new Chicago initiative to improve the city's crumbling infrastructure is the first of its kind in the nation. Paris Schutz has more on Clinton's Chicago visit.
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Chicago's Economic Plan

We take a closer look at Mayor Emanuel’s plan for economic growth with the man behind the World Business Chicago report and a top labor official.
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The Search for E.T.

If there is extraterrestrial intelligence out there, the Adler Planetarium wants your help in finding it. Astrophysicist Chirs Lintott tells us how you can search for E.T. on your computer.
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Skin Tax

There's a controversial new proposal to charge strip club patrons a tax to aid victims of sexual assault. Lieutenant Governor Shelia Simon is here to talk about it.
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Israel Vargas' Second Chance

After 12 years in prison for his role in a murder, a Chicago man works to rebuild his life and his community. Jay Shefsky has the story.
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Louder Than a Bomb

Young poets and storytellers compete this week at the Louder Than a Bomb festival. We talk to the co-founder of the fest and one of its stars.
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Plan for Economic Growth & Jobs

Calling the last 10 years a "lost decade" for Chicago, Mayor Rahm Emanuel -- along with many of the city's powerbrokers -- unveils a sweeping new economic plan for Chicago.
 

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