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Head of Chicago Police Union Responds to DOJ’s Blistering Report

Dean Angelo, president of the Chicago chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police, gives us his take on the U.S. Department of Justice report on the Chicago Police Department.

January 17, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Jan. 17, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

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New Chicago State Trustees Aim for Struggling School Turnaround

Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas on his new appointment to the board of beleaguered Chicago State University.

Notebaert Nature Museum Dusts Off Rare Specimens for 160th Anniversary

Over the course of its history, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum has amassed a collection of about 390,000 animal specimens and artifacts. We get a close look at five of these rarely seen items.

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Meaningful Change Possible if You ‘Dig Where You Are,’ Says Chicago Author

From San Francisco to Stockholm, stories of people who started small and ended up solving problems in their community.

January 16, 2017 - Full Show

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

What’s Behind State Workers’ Potential Strike?

There’s no guarantee Illinois government employees will strike, but the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31 has taken initial steps toward the unprecedented action.

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Will DOJ Report Finally Force Reform at the Chicago Police Department?

In a damning report, the U.S. Department of Justice confirmed what many in minority communities had been saying for years. We discuss the findings with Lori Lightfoot, Craig Futterman and Shari Runner.

The Trump Bump: Stocks on the Rise Despite Post-Election Fears

We talk with experts about which stocks will win and lose in a Trump administration.

Opera Star Matthew Polenzani Returns Home for ‘Magic Flute’ at Lyric

He has become one of the world’s top operatic tenors: Matthew Polenzani is back for a return engagement on Chicago Tonight. 

Remembering the 1st Step of Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1,000-Mile March

Once a neighborhood unwelcoming to families of color, Marquette Park is not only a more diverse community today, but one that's now home to a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. memorial.

Viewer Feedback: ‘There Is No Going Back’

We heard from you about the Chicago Police Department’s struggle with low morale. 

Department of Justice Releases ‘Sobering’ Report on CPD

The city of Chicago has signed an “agreement in principle” to negotiate a consent decree with the federal government that would give the embattled Chicago Police Department federal oversight to enact sweeping reforms.

DOJ Finds Civil Rights Abuses in Chicago Police Department

Friday morning the U.S. Department of Justice makes public the results of its yearlong investigation into the Chicago Police Department. It is said to be sharply critical.

Privacy in the Age of Voice-Activated Digital Assistants

Amazon’s voice-activated digital assistant is a hot seller, but there are privacy issues.