Learn about a major Shakespeare exhibit at the Newberry Library and get an exclusive look at some rare artifacts that didn’t make the cut.

The moving and powerful life of Maya Angelou: A new film explores the many facets of the acclaimed poet and writer.

A tough job, but hundreds of Chicago educators do it–a new report on making sure the best principals are on the jobs in Chicago Public Schools.

In the wake of Donald Trump’s election, mental health officials say a growing “public health crisis” has emerged. Meanwhile, Mayor Rahm Emanuel assures immigrants that Chicago will remain a sanctuary city.

Chicago Tonight visits a little shop in Chicago for a look at how to rejuvenate pitched percussion instruments – and to get a history lesson in concert tuning.

Watch the Nov. 14, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

The whole world is watching. Just how does America transition from one presidential administration to another? We get an inside look.

Did America have a woman president nearly a century ago? The author of a new book argues that President Woodrow Wilson’s wife Edith was more than a first lady.

House Speaker Michael Madigan cancels a meeting with Gov. Bruce Rauner. Is Springfield back to business as usual as lawmakers get set for the fall veto session?

The dissonance between the popular vote and electoral vote in last week's election has prompted a renewed look at whether America ought to elect its presidents by a straightforward popular vote.

What will the new world order look like under Donald Trump? Looking at the president-elect and his foreign policy promises.

The Field Museum has a new look at tattooing – an age-old tradition that is as popular now as it was millennia ago.

The ordinance passed by a slim 9-8 vote, with Board President Toni Preckwinkle casting the deciding vote.