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Sen. Kirk Announces Support for Same-Sex Marriage

Sen. Mark Kirk reversed his stance on same-sex marriage by announcing support for it on his website.

Controversy Over CPS Open Hearings

The rhetoric heats up in anticipation of Wednesday's school board meeting. Some critics say their voices are being excluded. Paris Schutz has the latest.

Cook County Jail Near Capacity

Cook County Jail is near capacity. With summer approaching, we talk with three top county officials about what can be done.

Sequestration's Impact Looms

A month after the federal government's sequestration cuts, economists still disagree on their impact. Will 750,000 jobs be lost or 300,000? University of Chicago professors Austan Goolsbee and Steven Kaplan join us.

Local Religion Reporter on Vatican Trip

Pope Francis is quickly putting his own mark on the papacy. We talk with Chicago Tribune religion reporter Manya Brachear about covering the Vatican, the conclave and the selection of the pope.

The Ponce National Anthem

Alexandra and John Nichols Chief Correspondent and Chicago Tonight Host Phil Ponce and his two sons, Dan and Anthony, sang the national anthem on opening day for the White Sox. 

Chicago Violence

After a bloody January, the first quarter of 2013 ends with homicides at historic lows. But what do the numbers really mean? Paris Schutz has the latest.

April 1 Self-Imposed Deadline for Wrigley Field Talks

Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts set April 1 as a deadline for working out a deal on Wrigley Field negotiations. We hear from rooftop owners and Lakeview residents on what could be holding up a deal.

The Race for Governor

It’s one year away, but the governor’s race is already shaking things up dramatically across Illinois. We give you a preview of what’s to come.

Baseball Artist

As a kid growing up in Wrigleyville, Margie Lawrence developed a love of baseball and baseball players. But it was her love for a Wrigley Field beer vendor that inspired her to become a baseball artist. Jay Shefsky has a profile.

Historic Black Radio Station Celebrates 50 Years On Air

WVON hit the airwaves on April 1, 1963. We look at the past, present and future of “The Talk of Chicago.”

Ask Geoffrey: 4/1

What's the story behind tiny houses with exceptionally large front yards? Geoffrey Baer has the answer to this and more in this week's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

Viewer Feedback: 4/1

IG Access to City Records

The city's top watchdog wants unfettered access to city documents and records -- but the Illinois Supreme Court says no; that it's up to the mayor. We hear what some of you had to say in tonight's Viewer Feedback.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 3/29

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.

Web Extra: The Week in Review: 3/29

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists delve further into the CPS school closings in this web-exclusive conversation.

Weekend Events Around Town: 3/29 – 3/31

Hip-hop Othello, inside-out animals and beer. Chicago Tonight knows what's going on this weekend.

City Nets $100M Loan to Spruce Up Riverwalk

The nation’s top transportation official announces a $100 million federal loan to the city to revitalize the Chicago Riverwalk. Paris Schutz has the latest on this, and other news from the mayor’s office.

Illinois Prison Overcrowding

WBEZ reporter Rob Wildeboer has been trying to interview Gov. Pat Quinn for months on conditions in Illinois prisons -- unsuccessfully.

New Film Tells Story of India's Water Crisis

A new documentary takes you deep inside India's clean water crisis through the eyes of Northwestern University students struggling to figure out how they can help – or whether they can at all. It premieres on WTTW11 at 9:00 pm. We get a preview.

Catholic Church Demolition Plans Spark Protests

It's a race against time. Can a historic Bronzeville Catholic church be spared from the wrecking ball? We hear from preservationists and parishioners who hope to save the 133-year-old St. James Church.

Shakespeare with a Hip-Hop Infusion

'Othello: The Remix'

We talk with the two Chicago brothers who are putting a new spin on a Shakespeare classic.

Norma's House of Glass

Jay Shefsky introduces us to a suburban woman who has turned her house into a glass mosaic masterpiece.

Viewer Feedback: 3/28

School Closings Rally

We read some of your thoughts about the school closings protest rally in tonight's Viewer Feedback.

Massive Rally Held to Protest School Closings

Hundreds of protesters marched in the Loop to protest proposed school closings. Elizabeth Brackett has the latest on the day's events.

The Impact of School Closings & Protests

Carol Marin and her panel of community leaders explore the impact that school closings will have on the city of Chicago.

Marriage Equality

It was a second historic day for gays and lesbians as the Supreme Court heard arguments on same-sex marriage. We take a closer look at the issues facing the justices.
 

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