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Chicago Housing Authority Re-imagines Public Housing, Again

It's the largest redevelopment of public housing in U.S. history -- and the final phase of that plan begins now.

Chris Collins

Former Duke standout and assistant coach Chris Collins returns home to the Chicago area to revitalize the Northwestern men's basketball team. In his first head coaching job, Collins aims to turn the Wildcats into perennial Big Ten contenders and finally get them to the NCAA Tournament. He joins us.

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Stop! It's Ginger Time

Chicagoan Allegra Rosenberg, 17, has become a YouTube sensation, writing songs beloved by fans of Doctor Who, BBC Sherlock and other off-beat pop culture hits. Jay Shefsky has a profile.

Eliza Fournier

After one of the wettest Aprils in Chicago history, Eliza Fournier from the Chicago Botanic Garden joins Chicago Tonight at 7:00 pm to offer spring gardening pointers.

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Des Plaines River Flooding

The Des Plaines River is expected to reach record levels today. Paris Schutz has the latest.

Mobilizing a Flood Response

How prepared are we to deal with a flood of today’s magnitude, or worse? We talk with area officials and a National Weather Service meteorologist to discuss today’s reaction and the future.

Chicago Flooding

Street closures, flooded basements and more. Elizabeth Brackett has the latest on the impact of the heavy rains on Chicago residents.

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YouTube Videos Storm the Flood

We see the flood through your eyes — and cameras—when we look at YouTube videos from Chicago's heavy rainfall.

Smart Grid Innovation

Bringing Chicago's electric grid into the 21st century. Ash-har Quraishi has the story.

Celebrating 50 Years Of Rolling Stones Music

We meet the filmmakers who have made a career out of restoring Rolling Stones movies.

Sacred Heart Hospital Scandal

Federal authorities raid Sacred Heart Hospital, arresting four doctors and two executives for what authorities called a "far-reaching" Medicare and Medicaid kickback scheme that included unnecessary, invasive and deadly medical procedures. We have the latest.

Fed Economist on the Recovery

William Strauss, senior economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, joins us to discuss how the Midwest is doing on the road to economic recovery.

Chicago Business News: 4/17

Gold rises after a steep decline, medical devices and generic drugs struggle, and DePaul weighs its options for a new basketball arena.

Negro League Players Reflect on Jackie Robinson

Sixty-six years ago this week, Jackie Robinson made his historic debut in the major leagues. Two former Negro League players, and Jackie Robinson biographer Jonathan Eig, reflect on Robinson's legacy and accomplishments.

The Newberry Consort

Chicago's acclaimed Newberry Consort gives us a sample of their upcoming concert devoted to 16th century Poland.