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Cautionary Tales of City Life by Chicago Painter Bill Walker

We take a look at the powerful—and sometimes graphic—works of art featured in the exhibit “Bill Walker: Urban Griot” at the Hyde Park Art Center.

Viewer Feedback: ‘These Cages Must be Outlawed Across the U.S.’

Viewers react to our story about where Trader Joe’s gets some of its pork products.

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Jeanne Ives Asks ‘What’s Offensive?’ About ‘Provocative’ Campaign Ad

Gov. Bruce Rauner’s challenger, state Rep. Jeanne Ives, R-Wheaton, says she’s been surprised by the “hysteria” surrounding a new ad her campaign released Friday. 

Feb. 5, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Feb. 5, 2018 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

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Chicago Weighs Allowing ‘Free-Floating’ Car-Sharing

A new model of car-sharing is poised to make its debut in Chicago, but some aldermen are sounding the alarm about how it may impact street parking.

John Mahoney, ‘Frasier’ Dad and Steppenwolf Actor, Dies at 77

Actor John Mahoney died Sunday at the age of 77. He was best known for his role as Martin Crane in the hit series “Frasier,” but Mahoney was also a long-time ensemble member at Steppenwolf Theatre.

Paul Vallas, Former Schools Chief, Ponders Mayoral Run

Chicago’s mayoral election is a little over a year away, but Mayor Rahm Emanuel is already taking shots at former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas, even though Vallas hasn’t officially jumped into the race—yet.

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Chickens and Goats in the Backyard: Raising Livestock in Chicago

How feasible is raising livestock in the city? An urban agriculture advocate weighs in.

Wilmette Man Completes Walk Across US for Parkinson’s Disease

Bill Bucklew walked more than 2,500 miles across the country in two months to raise funds and awareness for Parkinson’s disease. “I have a whole range of emotions right now,” he said upon walking his final mile.

Feb. 1, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Feb. 1, 2018 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Two Principals, One School: A New Effort to Boost Learning at CPS

Fourteen percent of Chicago Public Schools principals left their schools last year, according to a new report. The district is now expanding a new strategy to keep its strongest principals on the job.

Viewer Feedback: ‘Sitting Here Sobbing’

Your heartfelt reaction to Jay Shefsky’s story about five men with intellectual disabilities living together in Park Ridge.

Clock Ticking on Probe of Cook County Assessments

Is an independent review of the Cook County assessment process just a political cover for embattled Assessor Joe Berrios?

‘The Humans’ Revisits Chicago with Actors Richard Thomas, Pamela Reed

Actors Richard Thomas and Pamela Reed talk about the comedy of “The Humans,” a touring play with deep Chicago roots.

Three Corporate Titans Aim to Disrupt American Health Care

Three of the richest men in America want to bring radical change to health care. Could their new company bring down costs?