Stories by Marc Vitali

Two shows at the Chicago Cultural Center open doors to a local arts movement from 50 years ago.

A new book tells the stories of people wrongfully convicted of a crime – and how they came to be released.

Tuesday marks day two of the semi-annual Cook County tax sale, where those delinquent on their property taxes have their liens sold to private investors, who can then collect massive interest rates. A push to change the system by some public officials has simply raised more questions.

Watch the April 4, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

John Mahama became president of Ghana following the death of his predecessor in 2012. But when he lost his re-election bid in 2016, he reaffirmed his commitment to democracy and a peaceful transition of power.

President Donald Trump signed a law Monday night allowing internet providers to sell your browser history. How worried should you be?

The mighty Chicago flag gets a special shout-out in City Council just in time for its 100th birthday. We mark Chicago Flag Day by exploring its evolving design, history and popularity.

Illinois and nine other states are threatening to sue the Trump administration over delayed implementation of energy efficiency standards. 

After dozens of listening sessions and meetings, the Illinois State Board of Education announced it has submitted its plan to replace the No Child Left Behind Act to the federal government for review.

Amy Dickinson tells us about her new book “Strangers Tend to Tell Me Things: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Coming Home.” 

A new art initiative in Chicago will include dozens of exhibitions and hundreds of public programs in 2018.

The Chicago alderman joins host Eddie Arruza to discuss his run for Illinois governor.

A community group has drawn up a plan to guide redevelopment of a heavily industrialized area in Chicago.

Why Cook County property owners who are eight months delinquent in paying taxes are about to owe major fees to private companies.

Watch the April 3, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

It’s rarely taught in schools anymore, so kids today are joining cursive clubs. But a state legislator is moving to once again make cursive lessons mandatory. 

The Chicago singer and guitarist known for his unique take on the blues died Saturday. He was 83.

Celebrating the life and musical legacy of Chicago blues legend Sam Lay.

Six Chicago Public Schools will take part in a new pilot program that lets students move at their own pace as they focus on mastering educational skills rather than spending set amounts of time in the classroom.

Does President Donald Trump have a plan for Chicago violence? We hear from viewers.

Students, teachers and community activists gathered Friday at Henderson Elementary for their second annual peace rally, marching only feet from where a 12-year-old girl was shot earlier this year.

The Emmy Award-winning television host writes about the drastic disparities between black and white Americans in his just-published book. 

A newly released report shows additional sources of manganese dust on Chicago’s Southeast Side, where residents were already dealing with exposure to manganese and other pollutants. 

In her first speech since leaving the White House, the former senior adviser to President Barack Obama shares lessons she’s learned throughout her career. 

The “New Chance: Arts and Literature” fund will provide Chicago students with new supplies beginning next school year, having already raised $1.2 million through philanthropic donations in just the last month.

“I hope that when black people look at it they see how powerful and beautiful we are despite everything that’s happened to us,” said artist Ervin A. Johnson.