Hundreds of layoffs; Boeing plans a $1 billion expansion; Chicago’s old main post office could become a 21st century urban hub; and

Nobel Peace Prize winner and landmine activist Jody Williams joins us to talk about her work.

Once there were dozens of men's hatmakers in Chicago. Today, there is only one. Jay Shefsky takes us inside Optimo Hats.

Chicago Public School officials and principals say the Safe Passage program has improved the safety of students passing through dangerous gang turf on their way to school. But with school closings on the horizon, we examine the potential effects these closings could have on the safety of kids traveling to and from school.

We hear the latest plans for School Safety in the wake of CPS closings. Visit our Safe Passage story for web-exclusive videos and a detailed slideshow about the program, read a Q&A with CTU President Karen Lewis, view a map of closing and receiving schools, and a timeline of CPS closures. Read a recap of our live online chat.

An inside look at one of Chicago’s most famous families. Ezekiel Emanuel, the eldest of the three brothers, joins us to talk about his new memoir: Brothers Emanuel.

Pieces of a famed Russian meteorite land at the Field Museum. Eddie Arruza has the story.

The Cubs take an opening day drubbing at Wrigley Field -- but has the team finally agreed with the city on a major deal to renovate the s

North Korea is warning of a nuclear attack against the United States.

Meet someone you won't soon forget. A local woman shares her story of surviving World War II with her love and humanity intact.

We talk with the author of a new book and two players from the 1963 Loyola University NCAA Championship team about the adversity it overcame to win the title.

We read what some of you had to say about legendary film critic Roger Ebert in tonight's Viewer Feedback.

Roger Ebert has died at age 70 after a long battle with cancer. Watch Chicago Tonight at 7:00 pm for more on his legacy and career.