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Divvy Bike Thefts a Vicious Cycle in Chicago

A rash of crimes committed this summer by people riding the chunky blue bikes has drawn attention to an epidemic of Divvy bike theft. We get the latest from John Greenfield, editor of Streetsblog Chicago.

New Book ‘Art in Chicago’ an Ambitious Historical Overview

Chicago has been the creative home to many unusual artists over its history. A new book looks at the big picture, from the Great Chicago Fire to the art scene of today.

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Prize-Winning Journalist Rukmini Callimachi Risks Her Life Reporting on Islamic State

We speak with the prize-winning journalist who began her career in the Chicago area and now risks her life reporting on Al Qaeda and the Islamic State.

Cubs Squander Division, Prep for Wild Card Matchup

The Chicago Cubs led their division for the majority of this season. But Monday, hopes for a division title were quashed as the rival Milwaukee Brewers came to Wrigley Field and won tiebreaker game number 163.

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Oct. 1, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Oct. 1, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Why Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia is Saying No to a Mayoral Run

Despite forcing a runoff election when he ran against Mayor Rahm Emanuel in 2015, Jesus “Chuy” Garcia is not planning a second mayoral bid.

South Side Artists of the ‘60s and ‘70s Get Spotlight in 2 Exhibitions

How South Side artists charted new courses for Chicago art – and created a cultural legacy that echoes to this day.

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Cardinal Blase Cupich: Sexual Abuse Victims ‘Are the Priority’

The Catholic Church is struggling to deal with worldwide sex abuse scandals. And within its own walls, the church seems to be at war with itself.

Shopping Online? Pay Up: Out-of-State Retailers Charging Sales Tax

Online shoppers in Illinois are now required to pay the state’s sales tax when making purchases from certain out-of-state retailers.

Supreme Questioning at Kavanaugh Hearing Ignites Strong Emotions

Local reaction to emotional testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee from Judge Brett Kavanaugh and his accuser Christine Blasey Ford.

Testimony Tactics: Role of Strategy, Optics in Kavanaugh Hearing

It was a long day for the Senate Judiciary Committee, and an even longer one for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and one of the women accusing him of sexual misconduct, Christine Blasey Ford.

Sept. 27, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Sept. 27, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Making College Work: A Conversation with New NEIU President Gloria Gibson

Northeastern Illinois University has a new president, its first African-American woman. Gloria Gibson shares her plans for the Northwest Side campus.

Transforming the Merchandise Mart Into a Canvas for Digital Art

This weekend, the largest digital art projection in the world will be projected onto a Chicago landmark. Here’s a preview of Art on the Mart.

The Awakening of a Former White Nationalist in ‘Rising Out of Hatred’

The son of a prominent white supremacist becomes a leader in his father’s movement – and then rejects the cause. A new book tells the story.