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The trial of Cook County Commissioner William Beavers is underway. Paris Schutz has more on what to expect as the trial goes forward.

Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis joins us to talk about impending school closures, and whether race is a factor.

Sen. Dick Durbin says sequestration is having an impact on everything, from Head Start programs to the loss of air traffic controllers. Elizabeth Brackett reports.

We have your thoughts about Gov. Pat Quinn's budget address, and about Bill Kurtis and Walter Jacobson's appearance on our show, in tonight's viewer feedback.

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

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists hit on a range of topics in this web extra discussion: Michael Jordan seeking a marriage license, how the Blackhawks points streak has helped raise hockey’s profile, the impact of CPS school closings on Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s reputation, and whether Chicago’s murder rate will continue to drop in the coming months.

Urban art, Dungeons and Dragons drama, and chamber music at the Art Institute. Chicago Tonight knows what's going on this weekend.

Chicago Sun-Times Springfield Bureau Chief Dave McKinney has the latest news from the state capitol.

Chicago State University is no stranger to fiscal dramas and failures. Now the Board wants to boot the university’s latest president, Wayne Watson. But Watson is fighting back. He joins us to share his side of the story.

Theaster Gates may be the hottest artist in Chicago right now, with major exhibitions around the world. We revisit Jay Shefsky’s profile of Gates.

Gov. Pat Quinn delivers his annual budget address in Springfield. We take a look at his proposal, the numbers, potential cuts -- and what it all could mean to you.

We look closer at claims of “environmental racism” with a Chicago scholar who studies the links between environmental hazards and race. 

Former Illinois Comptroller Dawn Clark Netsch, who disclosed in January that she had been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease, has died at age 86. We take a look back at a 1994 interview of Netsch by John Callaway from the Chicago Tonight archives.

The largest snowstorm of the season hits Chicago. Find out how public officials are trying to avoid the chaos of the 2011 blizzard.

Former Irish President and former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mary Robinson, talks about her struggles, politics, Catholicism, and her new book.

Our science guy, Neil Shubin, joins us to talk about the link between our bodies and the universe around us.

Today, Illinois observed Casimir Pulaski Day. We look back at a 2011 story from Paris Schutz about the history behind this holiday that's unique to Illinois.

Illinois lawmakers take up pension reform after four failed votes last week. Carol Marin goes one-on-one with Rep. Elaine Nekritz.

The legendary journalistic duo of Bill Kurtis and Walter Jacobson join us with perspective on their 40-plus year career.

We hear what you had to say about last week's special, Chicago Tonight: Targeting Violence, in tonight's Viewer Feedback.

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

In this web extra conversation, our Week in Review panelists chat about Michelle Obama’s trip home to Chicago to promote her “Let’s Move” anti-obesity campaign. They also weigh in on the First Lady’s surprise turn as a presenter at the Oscars.

Translucent seal intestines, jumping in the lake and communal soup. Chicago Tonight knows what's going on this weekend.

Chicago Tonight held a special live program at 7:00 pm about violence in Chicago. Read a recap of our online chat, featuring Director of CeaseFire Illinois Tio Hardiman and our own correspondent, Paris Schutz.

Since the high-profile murder of her 15-year-old daughter, Hadiya Pendleton’s mother has jumped head first into the national debate on guns. She joins us to explain why.

The structure of Chicago gangs isn't what it used to be. The hierarchical organization of the past is largely gone, replaced by many smaller and fractured groups. We talk to three men with experience in dealing with gangs who give us their view of why young people belong to gangs and carry out violence.