Stories by Paris Schutz
Trump Delegates Sound Off on Republican Convention
| Paris Schutz
Two supporters of presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump weigh in on next week’s Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, where delegates that the candidate has amassed will formally cast a vote for their nominee.
Ask Geoffrey: What Happened to the SS Aquarama?
| Erica Gunderson
The largest passenger ship to operate in the Great Lakes stopped at Navy Pier in the 1950s. Geoffrey Baer dives into the history of the S.S. Aquarama and more.
After Financial Losses, Illinois Obamacare Provider Goes Under
| Alexandra Silets
Crain’s Chicago Business managing editor Ann Dwyer reports on the closure of an Illinois Obamacare provider, vacancies in the Trump Tower and Lake Forest's stagnate real estate market.
4 Out of 5 Business Leaders Say Chicago is on the ‘Wrong Track’
| Paul Caine
A new poll finds Chicago's business community is distinctly underwhelmed by the local business environment and feels "pay to play" politics is a big part of the problem.
Viewer Feedback: ‘These Additions Just Don’t Cut It’
| Erica Gunderson
Your thoughts about remodeled Chicago bungalows when we read feedback from the "Chicago Tonight" website, and our Facebook and Twitter pages.
The Arts Club of Chicago at 100
| Marc Vitali
Picasso, Miro, and now the latest acquisition of the Arts Club of Chicago as it marks its centennial year.
New Commission Forms to Solve Old Problem: Education Funding
| Brandis Friedman
It's not the first education funding reform committee in Illinois, but the governor says he’s hoping this one will be the one to get the job done.
Public Testifies on Police Misconduct Before US Justice Department
| Paris Schutz
Chicago residents sound off about the Chicago Police Department as part of the U.S. Department of Justice probe. A live report from the community forum.
Chef Rick Bayless Dishes on Winning Julia Child Award
| Dan Andries
Chef Rick Bayless prepares a drink, makes a dish and talks about his new restaurants and winning the prestigious Julia Child Award.
#StopThePop Campaign Targets Additions to Historic Bungalows
| Alexandra Silets
A social media campaign calls on developers to halt second-story additions to Chicago’s bungalows.
'Pokémon Go' Players to Meet at the Bean on Sunday
| Kristen Thometz
The mobile gaming app has taken Chicago by storm: Thousands of Pokémon GO players plan to meet at Cloud Gate—aka the Bean—in Millennium Park on Sunday. Get the details.
Bernie Sanders: Hillary Clinton ‘Best Candidate’ for Presidency
Donald Trump aims to raise $1M at Chicago fundraiser
| Hunter Clauss
Will an endorsement from Bernie Sanders win over the Bernie-or-Bust crowd for Hillary Clinton? The latest in the race for president.
Steve Dahl Dissects the Disco Demolition
| Marc Vitali
The new book "Disco Demolition: The Night Disco Died" explores the notorious history of the "Anti-Disco Army" – a rebellion that led to chaos at Comiskey Park and a forfeited game for the Chicago White Sox.
Vintage CTA Trains, Buses Offer Peek at 1920s Transit
| Eddie Arruza
Get ready for a trip back in time: The CTA is rolling out some of its vintage trains and buses and you can soon get a sense of what Chicago transit passengers experienced nearly 100 years ago.
Protests Continue in Wake of Police Shootings Around US
| Brandis Friedman
Over the weekend, Chicago police arrested 21 protesters on charges ranging from obstructing traffic and resisting arrest to aggravated battery of a peace officer. Demonstrators say more protests are planned for the week ahead.
Chicago Cops React to Dallas Shootings
| Hunter Clauss
Dallas Police Chief David Brown had some stern words for lawmakers Monday. We talk with two former Chicago cops about last week's deadly mass shooting.
Stargaze at Ravinia with New NASA Film and Live Music
| Evan Garcia
An event combining rousing orchestral music with high-definition NASA footage of the cosmos is coming to Ravinia Festival in Highland Park this week.
Viewer Feedback: ‘How Does CPS Spend Money it Doesn’t Have?’
| Erica Gunderson
Hear what viewers had to say about some of our recent stories when we read feedback from the "Chicago Tonight" website, and our Facebook and Twitter pages.
Toni Preckwinkle on $174M Cook County Budget Gap
| Nick Blumberg
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joins us to discuss the huge budget gap facing the county – and how she wants to tackle the problem.
Endangered Turtles Reintroduced into Wild with Help from Illinois Zoos
| Evan Garcia
Thanks to an experimental program started by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 2009, a wild population of threatened turtles has been established in northwestern Illinois. Find out how local institutions helped the agency reach its goal.
The Week in Review: Deadly Shootings in Dallas
| Alexandra Silets
Five police officers are gunned down at a Dallas protest. In Chicago, debates over police oversight continue. The Chicago Bulls land Dwayne Wade. And Abner Mikva is remembered. Joel Weisman and guests discuss these stories and more.
Original Chicago Cocktail: Swing Bridge
| Erica Gunderson
We toast Chicago’s first mayor with a drink that gives a nod to William B. Ogden’s influence on city bridges and railroads: the Boilermaker.
What’s in Store for Chicago from NY-Based Architects of Obama Library
| Eddie Arruza
After an extensive and highly competitive search, The Obama Foundation chose a New York-based architectural firm to design the Obama Presidential Center. Blair Kamin gives us some insights into the work of the architects and what Chicago might expect to see from them.
Mayor Lauds City’s Gains Over Tree-Trimming Backlog
| Evan Garcia
Amid public outcry over police oversight, rising crime and uncertainty surrounding the cash-strapped Chicago Public Schools, Mayor Rahm Emanuel had some good news for city residents on Thursday.
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