Stories by Siobhan Neela-Stock

Libertarian Kash Jackson Joins Race for Illinois Governor

Meet the Libertarian candidate for Illinois governor who says he’ll end corruption and restore financial stability in Springfield.

Former CPS CEO Paul Vallas Officially Announces Run for Mayor

With a little more than nine months until the Chicago mayoral election, a seventh candidate has entered the race.

New COPA Chief Sydney Roberts Starts at Revamped Police Oversight Body

The new head of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability talks about building trust with skeptical communities.

Resurrecting ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at Lyric Opera of Chicago

Jo Lampert and Michael Cunio, who currently appear in “Jesus Christ Superstar” at Lyric Opera of Chicago, join us in performance and discussion.

High Levels of Manganese Found in Soil of Southeast Side Homes

Test results from soil samples collected at 27 homes near a bulk storage facility along the Calumet River reveal high levels of manganese.

10 Things to Do This Weekend: May 3-6

A Star Wars-themed skate, spring festivals, colorful kites and mint juleps usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

Chicago Tribune Critic John von Rhein to Retire in July

“It’s been a great ride, but the time has come to move off into other ventures,” longtime critic John von Rhein wrote in a letter to readers Wednesday.

Rodgers and Hammerstein Musicals Enjoying a Grand-Scale Rebirth

There seems to be an unofficial renaissance of Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals by way of three classics from the 1940s. Is this mere coincidence, or a a much-needed balm?

Durbin, Duckworth Urge EPA to Dump Proposal for Weaker Coal Ash Rules

A group of U.S. senators are trying to preserve regulations for the disposal of coal ash generated by coal-burning power plants, a mixture that can pollute drinking water if disposed of improperly. 

Study: ‘Alarming’ Racial Disparities Persist Among Kids with Asthma

Of the nearly 9,000 Chicago children who had an asthma-related emergency room visit in 2015, 63 percent of them were African-American, according to a new study by the Respiratory Health Association.

Straits of Mackinac Spill Raises New Fears of Great Lakes Disaster

An accident in the Straits of Mackinac is raising new fears about a possible oil spill disaster in the Great Lakes.

May 1, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the May 1, 2018 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Mark Zuckerberg Grant to Help CPS Spread ‘Personalized Learning’

Chicago Public Schools gets a $14 million grant from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, the nonprofit started by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, pediatrician Priscilla Chan.

First Planting of Spring in the Chicago Tonight Garden

Jeanne Nolan and Phil Ponce venture into the WTTW garden for the first round of spring planting – with a little input from viewers.

Dockless Bikes Roll Out on Chicago’s South Side

Five years after the launch of Divvy, the city’s bike-share program, a pilot program has been introduced on the city’s South Side – with a twist.

Trump Floats DMZ as Site for Summit With North Korea’s Kim Jong Un

President Donald Trump says he’s hopeful that talks with North Korea’s leader will end that nation’s nuclear weapons program, but that “if it’s not a success, I will respectfully leave.”

Conservative Author David Frum on the US as a ‘Trumpocracy’

Prominent conservative author and commentator David Frum talks about his new best-selling book “Trumpocracy: The Corruption of The American Republic.”

5 Chicago Paramedics ‘Fed Up’ Over Sexual Harassment, Sue City

A federal discrimination lawsuit filed Tuesday against the city demonstrates what five women describe as a “culture” of sexual harassment and discrimination within the Chicago Fire Department.

State Watchdog Asked to Investigate Sexual Harassment Claims in Madigan’s Office

The former campaign worker in House Speaker Michael Madigan’s political organization who accused her supervisor of sexual harassment is taking her case to the state’s legislative inspector general.

Healing Powers of Music and Love Drive Beguiling Musical ‘Once’

The stunning performers now gathered on the stage of the Paramount Theatre bring this unconventional piece of musical theater to life with a beguiling mix of emotional depth and comic zest.

Remembering the Lasting Contributions of Art Shay and Art Paul

The remarkable work of photographer Art Shay, and Art Paul, the first art director for Playboy who designed the iconic bunny logo.

Medical Marijuana in Spotlight in Illinois

The medical marijuana industry’s biggest bank in Illinois pulls out of the business. The implications of that move and more issues facing growers, dispensaries and patients.

New Report Recommends Graduated Income Tax for Illinois

A prominent local tax watchdog group says Illinois government would gain $2 billion with a graduated income tax.

April 30, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the April 30, 2018 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Spring Planting Starts with Soil Preparation

As any good gardener knows, the key to healthy plants is starting with good soil. The team from the Organic Gardener helps us prepare our garden for spring planting.

Chicago Newspapers Trade Barbs as Print Model Struggles

The Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago Tribune take shots at each other as both newspapers struggle to survive. Columnists Neil Steinberg and Eric Zorn weigh in.
 

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