Stories by Brandis Friedman

A campaign to boost small businesses and community development projects in Chicago neighborhoods is underway. 

Chicago's WNBA Team, The Chicago Sky, compete in the WNBA Finals against the Phoenix Mercury.  

We revisit Geoffrey Baer’s trip to a rediscovered war curiosity, a long-lost war trophy, and a place in Chicago where north meets north in tonight’s Ask Geoffrey.

Gov. Pat Quinn and Republican challenger Bruce Rauner face off during a joint appearance before the Chicago Tribune editorial board.

We discuss how the NFL handled the Ray Rice domestic violence situation with our panel. 

Parents, early childhood educators, community groups, and aldermen are calling for the city to offer universal early care and education for all Chicago children under the age of 5. 

Theater and Dance Critic of the Chicago Sun-Times, Hedy Weiss joins us to review the latest productions. 

With the end of summer near, a garden expert shares ideas and tips for the fall harvest season.

GOP candidate for governor Bruce Rauner unveils a plan to increase education funding for early childhood, K-12, and college. But critics say he has no way to pay for it.

One third of Americans have no retirement savings and far more do not have enough savings to maintain their working lifestyle into retirement. Our panel discusses how retirement is changing.

The Chicago Bears lose their season opening game 23-20 in overtime -- a stunning loss at home to the Buffalo Bills.   

Intelligence has given humans an advantage over other forms of life. But could human intelligence soon be surpassed, and what would this mean for the human race?

Musicologist David Patterson attempts to amend the biography of architect Frank Lloyd Wright to acknowledge the powerful influence of his father, a preacher, essayist, musician and composer.  

Respected broadcaster Roy Leonard died Thursday at Evanston Hospital after a brief illness.

Broadway-themed boats, the German Day parade, and "Romeo and Juliet" in the park; Chicago Tonight knows what’s going on this weekend.

U.S. Attorney General Zachary T. Fardon and FBI Special Agent-in-Charge Robert J. Holley said in a joint statement there is not an open investigation of the Chicago Police Department.

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the U.S. Senate race between Republican Jim Oberweis and incumbent Dick Durbin. Also, they weigh in on the likelihood of Chicago Teacher’s Union President Karen Lewis running for mayor. 

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss this week’s headlines.  

Intimate black-and-white photographs document the South Side nightlife of the 1970s in a just-opened show at the Museum of Contemporary Photography.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced he has reached a tentative agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police for a new contract for rank-and-file police officers.

The Federal Reserve and Commerce Department are reporting a stronger U.S. economy with gains in employment, manufacturing, and exports. A panel of economic experts crunch the numbers.  

A former U.S. NATO ambassador discusses the current meeting of the world powers.

For the first time in 10 years—and only the second time ever—Lyric Opera of Chicago is opening up its closets and putting more than 3,000 costumes used in dozens of operas up for sale. Get a preview on Chicago Tonight.

The Organic Gardener Jeanne Nolan is back with an update on the WTTW Garden.

It was 35 years ago that Jane Byrne pulled off the most stunning political upset in Chicago history.

Did a Chicago police officer unjustifiably kill an unarmed man? Surveillance video and phone transcripts raise new questions as police-involved shootings come under fire.