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At the Art Institute, the Opulent Paintings of John Singer Sargent

Chicago museums and collectors played a critical role in the life of an American artist with an international profile. We take a look at the spectacular paintings of John Singer Sargent.

Judge Orders Release of Harith Augustus Shooting Videos

A conversation with journalist Jamie Kalven about police accountability as more videos of last month’s fatal police-involved shooting of Harith Augustus come online.

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Aug. 16, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Aug. 16, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Could the Giant Prehistoric Shark in ‘The Meg’ Still Be Lurking?

We bite into the science behind this summer’s blockbuster movie about the giant, prehistoric shark Megalodon with a Shedd Aquarium expert.

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Researchers Evaluate New GoCPS Application Program

The high school class of 2022 will be starting ninth grade in just a few weeks. And for the first time, students at Chicago Public Schools were able to pick their high schools using a new common application called GoCPS.

Democrats Fire Up Their Base at Annual State Fair Rally

Democrats are on the attack as they campaign at the Illinois State Fair. We have a live report from Springfield.

Van Dyke Case: McDonald’s Mother Arrives at Court for Sealed Hearing

The mother of slain teenager Laquan McDonald made a rare appearance in Cook County criminal court Thursday morning to testify before attorneys representing the Chicago police officer who shot and killed her son in 2014.

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Aretha Franklin, the ‘Queen of Soul,’ Dies at 76

The iconic “Queen of Soul” died Thursday at her home in Detroit after battling pancreatic cancer. Two of her friends share stories about her life and legacy.

Rauner Uses State Fair to Compare Opponent to Swine

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner on Wednesday slammed Democratic challenger J.B. Pritzker’s spending on political advertisements. “You know what? You can only put so much lipstick on a barrow,” Rauner said.

Hardworking Canines at O’Hare Sniff Out Drugs, Contraband

The opioid crisis in the United States is being fought on many fronts. And one is at O’Hare airport. Meet some of the best four-legged customs enforcers in the world.

Aug. 15, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Aug. 15, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

After Italian Tragedy, Concern for Illinois’ ‘Structurally Deficient’ Bridges

In Illinois last year, more than 2,300 bridges were classified as “structurally deficient” – including three spanning Lake Shore Drive. We talk aging infrastructure in Chicago and beyond.

‘Midnight Years’ Memoir a Story of Surviving Jon Burge

Ronald Kitchen met former Chicago Police Commander Jon Burge in 1988. He would go on to spend two decades in prison – including a dozen years on death row – before his exoneration in 2009.

News Anxiety: How to Stay Plugged In Without Getting Stressed Out

Stressed out by the news? You’re not alone. We speak with a clinical psychologist about ways to manage anxiety amid the 24-hour news cycle.

Ask Geoffrey: What Happened to ‘Chicago’s Most Famous Restaurant’?

What became of the Loop restaurant where Mayor Richard J. Daley had his power breakfasts? Geoffrey Baer has the story in this encore edition of “Ask Geoffrey.”