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Evelyn Sanguinetti: Candidate for Illinois Lieutenant Governor

“You can’t overturn decades of mismanagement in just four years. We need another term to finish our fight for reform in Illinois,” says Evelyn Sanguinetti. Learn more about this candidate.

Bruce Rauner: Candidate for Illinois Governor

“This election isn't about Republican vs. Democrat. It’s about the people of Illinois vs. our corrupt political insiders,” says Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner. Learn more about this candidate.

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Juliana Stratton: Candidate for Illinois Lieutenant Governor

“We need to lift up your voices, we need to bring people together to move our state forward,” says Juliana Stratton. Learn more about this candidate.

JB Pritzker: Candidate for Illinois Governor

“We face big challenges, and under Bruce Rauner things have only gotten worse,” says JB Pritzker. Learn more about this candidate.

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Lyric Opera Chicago Orchestra Goes on Strike

The musicians’ strike has led the venerable opera company to cancel some performances and issue an apology to patrons.

Oct. 8, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Oct. 8, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

JB Pritzker Fields Questions from High School Students

Democratic nominee for governor J.B. Pritzker answers questions from 70 Mikva Challenge high school students – some of whom will be first-time voters in November.

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Van Dyke Prosecutor Joseph McMahon Reflects on High-Profile Trial

The special prosecutor in the Jason Van Dyke murder trial talks with us about one of the highest-profile cases in Chicago history.

Behind the Scenes with ‘Tootsie’ Stars Santino Fontana, Lilli Cooper

A song-and-dance version of the 1982 movie “Tootsie” has its pre-Broadway engagement in Chicago. We speak with two of the show’s stars.

Oct. 5, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Oct. 5, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Activists Respond to Van Dyke Verdict: ‘We Got Closer to Justice’

Community activists and organizers on Friday began gathering outside City Hall before the verdict was announced in the murder trial of Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke.

Following Verdict, Rev. Marvin Hunter Calls for Change, Healing

Family members of Laquan McDonald on Friday made their way to Grace Memorial Baptist Church on the city’s West Side, where the slain teen’s great-uncle, the Rev. Marvin Hunter, preaches.

Legal Analysis of Van Dyke’s Guilty Verdict

Jason Van Dyke remained expressionless as one guilty verdict after another was read Friday in court. And now, with his bail revoked, he is in jail as a convicted felon.

Journalists Weigh In On Van Dyke Murder Case, Conviction

The high-profile case and its impact on Chicago: A conversation with journalists Jamie Kalven, Kimberly Egonmwan, Greg Hinz and John Fountain.

Police Union President Defends Van Dyke, Vows Appeal

For years, Chicago’s police union has steadfastly defended Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke. Police union president Kevin Graham joins us with reaction to Friday’s verdict.