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Chicago Mayoral Candidates Square Off at Community Forums

With the election three weeks away, it’s crunch time for Chicago mayoral candidates to get their messages across.

Early 2019 Theater Recommendations from Hedy Weiss

Hedy Weiss reviews a production that imagines what happens when two couples of different ages – plagued by similar problems of communication and neurological degeneration – attempt to interact. Plus, a play-turned-production that shines a light on visionary chemist Dr. Rosalind Franklin. 

Linda Reiter and H.B. Ward in Shattered Globe Theatre and Theater Wit’s Chicago premiere of “The Realistic Joneses.” (Photo by Evan Hanover)

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Black Creativity Program Returns to Museum of Science and Industry

For the 49th consecutive year, the Museum of Science of Industry hosts its Black Creativity program, a celebration of achievements by African-American artists and innovators. 

The Innovation Studio provides a creative space to inspire young inventors about future possibilities and opportunities in science, technology, engineering, art and medicine. (J.B. Spector / Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago)

Hats and ‘Bracelets’ Gone Berserk: The Wildly Creative Wares of John Koch

He’s been making hats and gloves for 45 years, but they’re not designed to keep us warm. Meet the man behind some eye-catching creations.

John Koch (Jay Shefsky / Chicago Tonight)

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Ald. Ed Burke Accused of Electioneering

Embattled 14th Ward Ald. Ed Burke, clad in a top hat and overcoat, is seen in a video shared with Chicago Tonight handing out shoulder bags at a polling place during November’s general election.

A still image taken from a video shared with Chicago Tonight by the Garcia for Congress campaign of U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, who is backing one of Ald. Ed Burke’s opponents in the 14th Ward aldermanic race.

Feb. 4, 2019 - Full Show

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Illinois Watchdog Group Releases ‘Guide to Fighting Robocalls’

Some robocalls are helpful, but most – representing politicians or telemarketers – have become an annoying fact of life. We speak with the author of a new guide aimed at preventing those automated calls.

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Advocates for a Chicago Police Consent Decree on the Need for Reform

With an historic agreement in place, what does the road ahead look like for police reform in Chicago? We speak with community activist William Calloway and Northwestern University law professor Sheila Bedi.

Enyia Casts Personal Financial Issues as Selling Point in Campaign for Mayor

Chicago has an operating budget shortfall of nearly $100 million – a hole that mayoral candidate Amara Enyia says she has the skills to tackle. But documents show Enyia is struggling to manage her own finances.

Amara Enyia appears on “Chicago Tonight” on Aug. 30, 2018.

Browser Extension Rates News Sites Based on Journalistic Standards

How can readers know whether a news site is trustworthy? There’s a web browser plug-in created by the company NewsGuard to help determine just that.

A new web browser extension called NewsGuard rates news websites based on trustworthiness, accuracy and other standards.

Growing List of Aldermen Speak Out Against Lincoln Yards Development

Opponents of the $6 billion proposal are calling for more affordable housing units. “Affordable housing is a crisis throughout the entire city,” said Ald. James Cappleman, who is spearheading the opposition.

Lincoln Yards artist’s rendering (Courtesy Sterling Bay)

Van Dyke Prosecutor Joseph McMahon, Attorney General Discussing Sentence Challenge

The lead prosecutor in the Jason Van Dyke murder trial says he’s spoken with the state’s top legal officer about the possibility of challenging the prison sentence handed down to the former Chicago police officer.

Chicago Couple Opens Lakeside Resort in Wisconsin’s Northwoods

Chicagoans Darren and Genevieve Coady are getting ready for their first summer as owners of a lakeside resort in Wisconsin’s Northwoods. 

Chicagoans Darren and Genevieve Coady opened Coadys’ Point of View in Wisconsin last year. (Courtesy Genevieve Coady)

Viewer Feedback: ‘I Think You Meant Thurston Howell’

Our reporting on the bitter cold prompts reactions to Paris Schutz’s wardrobe. What viewers had to say about a certain blue turtleneck.

In Chicago, No Time to Chill Out About the Weather

The bone-chilling temperatures may have subsided – a little – but that doesn’t mean Chicago is out of the woods, Mayor Rahm Emanuel warned Thursday.