The Republican legislator who was instrumental to the passage of Illinois’ first budget in more than two years is leaving state politics. Find out why.

Viewers sound off on Amanda Vinicky’s interview Monday with Gov. Bruce Rauner.

Republicans meet at the Illinois State Fair while the House convenes to hammer out a compromise on school funding. 

Watch the Aug. 16, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

The founder of The Organic Gardener says she always felt a strong connection to nature. “My garden is really a big part of where I like to spend my time and to feed my soul,” she said.

Jumping into ocean waters teeming with sharks doesn’t sound like much fun, but for researchers working on shark conservation, it’s a way to gather important and sometimes surprising information. Meet Steve Kessel, the Shedd Aquarium’s new director of marine research.

As Gov. Bruce Rauner’s supporters rally Wednesday for “Governor’s Day” at the Illinois State Fair, representatives will be returning to the capitol to take an ax to his vision for education funding.

Watch the Aug. 15, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

A look at domestic terrorism and hate groups following the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, last weekend.

There’s a new floating attraction along Chicago’s Riverwalk. We go for a look.

A day after the Illinois Senate killed his vision for a new method of funding Illinois schools, Gov. Bruce Rauner kept up hopes that legislators will come around to his way of thinking.

Watch the Aug. 14, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

The city of Chicago will need to come up with an additional $269 million to help Chicago Public Schools make it through the year, according to the schools’ new budget. Where will this additional city money come from?