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Mayoral Candidates Face Off in First Forum Discussing Drones Hospital Beds Lying Empty Around Illinois Divorce Smarter Chicago Theatre Mural Painter Hedy Weiss: Theater Reviews

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and his four challengers face off in their first forum in front of Chicago Tribune's editorial board.

Drones have been a hot topic in the media nationwide with the FAA working to catch up with the technology and a drone landing on White House property this week. What are the current regulations in Chicago and Illinois? We discuss drones with our panel.

A new report from Crain's Chicago Business found in 2013 nearly four out of every 10 hospital beds in Illinois were vacant. We'll talk with reporter Kristen Schorsch about why there are so many extra beds and what hospitals can do about the problem.

With divorce a reality for half of all marriages, we take a look at the financial realities of moving on.

Chicago-based painter Louis Grell was nearly forgotten until family members alerted Elmhurst's Theatre Historical Society about the over 300 commissions he did in movie palaces and hotels in the 1920s and 1930s.

Chicago Sun-Times Theater Critic Hedy Weiss reviews four new shows on Chicago stages.

Remembering Ernie Banks President Obama Endorses Rahm Emanuel for Mayor Website Launched on Chicago Area Transportation CTA President Forrest Claypool Get In Chicago: Progress Report

Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ernie Banks died Friday, Jan. 23. The two-time National League MVP was 83. We take a look back at his career and his impact on baseball. 

Mayor Rahm Emanuel gets the endorsement of his former boss, President Barack Obama. How will that affect the landscape of the mayoral race?

The Chicago region's transportation network and infrastructure need substantial upgrades and funding. We take a look at a new website that details the condition of roads and bridges, and what public transportation agencies need to do to meet the area's growing needs.

We take a look back at the CTA's 2014 and what's around the corner for customers in 2015.

We check in with the leaders of Get In Chicago, a violence prevention group started by the city in response to the national attention paid to Chicago's gun violence.

Author William Ury discusses his new book, Getting to Yes with Yourself (and Other Worthy Opponents), which challenges readers to understand and influence themselves.

Paris Schutz and his panel of journalists discuss this week’s headlines.

Paris Schutz and his panel of journalists discuss “Deflate-gate,” the NFL story that captured the nation’s attention this week. Also, they delve further into the mayoral race, and whether any of the candidates will be a formidable debate challenger to Rahm Emanuel. 

Rauner Addresses State Budget Challenges Examining Chicago’s Economic Recovery Impact of School Closures Chicago's School Closings The Village Movement: How Elders are Aging in Place

Stomp, Love on Paper, and the Lakeview Polar Plunge; Chicago Tonight knows what’s going on this weekend.

New Gov. Bruce Rauner addresses the massive budget challenges ahead. Just how does the state plan to pay its bills? We will have the details.

A Brookings Institution report ranks Chicago 203rd out of 300 metropolitan areas around the world in bouncing back from recession. Just how concerned should we be? Our panel of experts weighs in.

The University of Chicago Consortium on Chicago School Research details how students were impacted by the decision to close 50 elementary schools in May 2013.

Documentary film series, The School Project, releases its second installment focusing on the 50 schools closings conducted by CPS in May 2013. The episode centers around a Chicago family as they navigate the process and what the largest school closing in American history means for education policy in the city.

Folks over age 60 are opting to stay in their homes and communities well into their golden years. A collection of "virtual villages" are popping up all over the country, providing engagement, services, and a new way of looking at how we age.

We share what you had to say about recent stories when we read some of our viewer feedback.

Ordinance Introduced for Obama Library on Public Parkland Update on Medical Marijuana Program Scrutinizing the State of the Union Love on Paper Students Caught in Middle of PARCC Debate

Discover Chicago's Ivy League enclave, a no-nastiness library, and a train station namesake on the south side.