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Cubs Grind Out Game 7 to Win World Series

Before the locker room champagne showers, there were 10 innings of fever-pitch drama. We take you through the twists and turns of World Series Game 7.

What’s in Store for Wrigley Field Hotel, Plaza

Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts talks about hiring Theo Epstein to run the baseball operations, and tells us what's in store for the Wrigley Field hotel and plaza.

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Obama Ramps Up Anti-Trump Rhetoric in Election’s Final Days

President Barack Obama takes jabs at Donald Trump on the campaign trail. The latest on the presidential campaign.

New Documentary ‘Count Me In’ Highlights Participatory Budgeting

Skeptical about how the government spends your money? We preview a documentary about a movement that gives citizens their 2 cents in how tax dollars are spent.

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November 2, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the Nov. 2, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Peter Kim on Leaving ‘Dream Job’ at Second City

Comedian Peter Kim talks about the state of stand-up comedy, and why he recently left a hit show at The Second City.

University Presidents Speak Out on State Stopgap Budget

The presidents of four state universities discuss the ongoing impact of Illinois' budget crisis.

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Ask Geoffrey: The History of Freemasonry in Chicago

Secret handshakes, arcane symbols and initiation rites are all hallmarks of the Freemasons, an organization shrouded in mystery. Geoffrey Baer talks about the Freemasons and their history in Chicago.

Gannett’s Efforts to Buy Tribune Publishing Get Tronc’d

Crain’s Chicago Business managing editor Ann Dwyer reports on a $1 billion deal that's now dead and whether the merger of Advocate and NorthShore is on life support. Plus: Guaranteed Rate Field is a lock.

Trump Closes in on Clinton’s Lead in Polls with Election Days Away

Recent polls indicate Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is closing in on Hillary Clinton’s national lead of about 3 to 4 percentage points. “PBS NewsHour” correspondent John Yang joins us with the latest.

CPS, Teacher Contract to Cost District More Than $9.4 Billion

Chicago Public Schools released the first look at the agreement’s financial layout Wednesday morning, hours after more than 70 percent of Chicago Teachers Union members voted in favor of the contract.

November 1, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the Nov. 1, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Mental Health Triage Center Opens as Alternative to Jail

Instead of getting arrested by Chicago police, some offenders will be diverted to a new mental health triage center on the South Side. Why city and county officials hope it helps keep people out of jail.

Art Institute Takes Fresh Look at Pioneering Artist, Teacher

Bold paintings from the 1920s, plus photographs and industrial design: A new show looks at an international artist who made a big impression in Chicago.

Premiums Rise, Choices Dwindle in Illinois Under Obamacare

Open enrollment begins for health plans under the Affordable Care Act. But in Illinois and other states, rates are rising and choices are dwindling. Find out why, and what options consumers have.