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Web Extra: The Week in Review: 6/27
Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the next mayoral election in the web extra video.
Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 6/27
Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss this week's headlines.
Rejection in Black-and-White
An Old Chicago Film Studio Knew What They Wanted – and It Probably Wasn’t Your Script
Apparently Chicago's silent film studio received enough unsolicited manuscripts to craft a form letter to silence prospective writers.
Supreme Court Still in Session
We take a look at some of the Supreme Court rulings so far during this session, and preview what cases are to come.
The Civil Rights Movement 50 Years Later
Rev. Jesse Jackson Reflects on Civil Rights Anniversary
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. reflects on the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
World Triathlon Runs Through City
Chicago Named A Host City For The ITU World Triathlon Series
Chicago is the only U.S. stop on the eight city worldwide triathlon circuit this weekend.
Summer Reading Picks
No more pencils, but plenty of books. As we gear up for summer, we discuss some of the hot reads for the season with our literary panel.
‘Star Wars,’ Comics Artist
Dave Dorman was an 18-year-old with a love for comic book illustration when he walked into a movie theater and saw “Star Wars” for the first time in 1977. He identified strongly with Luke Skywalker and never dreamed the movie’s director, George Lucas, would eventually own his art. But fate would lead Lucas to Dorman and his art.
Chicago Artist Flying High with Flyboys and Girls
Comics, Pop Culture and Anime Inspire a Painter's "Parade"
You might have seen the name Hebru Brantley in the press last year. The Chicago artist made waves with just one sale when Jay-Z bought a painting of his at Miami’s Art Basel expo.
Battle Begins Over Lucas Museum Location
One day after George Lucas announced that Chicago will be home to the Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts, controversy erupts over its proposed location. Eddie Arruza has the details.
Lucas Museum to Come to Chicago
It's official. Chicago will be home to the Lucas Museum. We talk next steps and initial plans with our panel.
Outgoing CPS Inspector General Talks Career
James Sullivan Set to Resign
We talk with outgoing Chicago Public Schools inspector general James Sullivan about his 12 years looking for waste and fraud at CPS.
Jeanne Nolan, Chicago Tonight Go Organic
The Organic Gardener founder, Jeanne Nolan teams up with Chicago Tonight to talk gardening tips and unveil a special project.
Ask Geoffrey 6/25
A chunk of transportation history rests in the Chicago River. Geoffrey Baer talks trains and technology in this week's edition of Ask Geoffrey.
Web Extra: A Bullying Survivor's Story
Six years ago, Katya Mazon, 18, realized the isolation and emotional pain she experienced was bullying. Read about her story.
City to Highlight Architecture with Global Expo
The city renowned for its architecture will host a global exhibit of architecture. Chicago officials announce a bold plan to hold a biennial international design and architecture exhibit in Chicago beginning next year. We'll tell you what and who's involved and what it might look like.
Subpoenas Issued in Anti-Violence Investigation
Lawmakers Vote to Subpoena Former State Officials
Former state officials who helped create and run Gov. Pat Quinn’s troubled Neighborhood Recovery Initiative have been subpoenaed to testify before lawmakers in mid-July.
Combating Bullying
In the wake of some high profile bullying cases, a new state law to address and combat bullying is being signed this week.
Building a Connection with Cuba
University Students Study City, Work with Havana Officials
Havana, Cuba is one of the world’s great cities architecturally. It is also economically isolated due to an embargo and the fall of the Soviet Union. And so the city appears frozen in time, filled with charm and seemingly in decay, lacking the resources to restore its crumbling treasures. Geoffrey Baer gets a behind-the-scenes look at a Midwestern university's program that sends architecture professors and students to the country.
Where's The Beef?
Chefs Rally Against Antibiotics in Livestock
Chicago chefs are rallying against the use of antibiotics in livestock. We debate what this means for city consumers and diners with our panel.
Navy Pier’s Secretive Spending
Chicago’s biggest tourist attraction refuses to reveal how $115 million in government funds are being spent. That’s because operations have shifted from the government-run McPier agency to a private, nonprofit group.
Crain's Corner
Parent Company of Peoples Gas Sells for $9.1 Billion
Wisconsin Energy Corp. will acquire Integrys Energy Inc., parent company of Peoples Gas, in a $9.1 billion deal. We look at what the acquisition means for Chicago energy consumers.
Analyzing US Soccer Team’s World Cup Chances
The United States hasn't always understood soccer. But anyone watching the progress of the United States’ national team at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil -- and the enthusiastic support of USA fans – can tell the sport is here to stay. We analyze the U.S. team's chances going forward and discuss the growing popularity of the game.
Outgoing Chicago Symphony Orchestra President Visits
Deborah Rutter talks career, CSO & more
We talk with Deborah Rutter about how she managed to keep one of the world’s greatest musical organizations moving forward.
Vertical Farming’s Rise in Chicago
Is the farm of the future indoors and multiple stories high? Paris Schutz takes us inside some of the area’s vertical farms to showcase the newest food growing technology, and shows us an indoor farm in a building millions of people travel through every day.
Trending
New Law Puts Cook County Sheriff’s Police on the ‘L.’ Here’s How It Works
Meet Marian and Migizi, Chicago’s Historic Pair of Baby Bald Eagles Now Have Names
Top FBI Agent in Chicago Abruptly Leaving Post After Being Pushed to Retire, AP Sources Say
Deep Tunnel Reservoirs Nearly Full as Chicago Region Pounded With Rain Over Holiday Weekend
New Illinois Regulations on Intoxicating Hemp Are ‘Long Overdue,’ Pritzker Says
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