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Web Exclusive: Safe Passage

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.

School Safety

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.

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Growing up Emanuel

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.

Russian Meteorite at Field Museum

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

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Wrigley Deal Close?

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 Korean Threat

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

A Holocaust Survivor Remembers

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

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Loyola Championship: 50th Anniversary

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.

Viewer Feedback: 4/8

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

Remembering Roger Ebert

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.

School Board Meeting Held in Midst of Protests

Chicago Public Schools Chief Barbara Byrd-Bennett and the School Board faced angry parents for the first time since the announcement that 54 schools would close. Paris Schutz has the latest.

McCarthy on Chicago's Progress Against Violence

Is Chicago’s epidemic of violence slowly improving? Are police strategies as effective as the city insists they are? We talk with Police Supt. Garry McCarthy.

Energy Impact Illinois

A new program promises to make homes more energy-efficient while offering instant rebates to Chicago area homeowners.

Chicago Business News: 4/3

Sequestration grounds the Thunderbirds.

Distorted Memories

In tonight's Scientific Chicago, Ash-har Quraishi takes a look at a recent scientific study that delves deep into what happens as we recall events from our past.