Will Chicago’s new Community Catalyst Fund succeed in bringing private capital and jobs to resource-starved neighborhoods? City Treasurer Kurt Summers, who will run the new fund, tells us about it.

We talk through the TV ratings and the business side of the Cubs' success with Crain's Chicago Business reporter Danny Ecker.

Watch the Oct. 26, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Aldermen are none too happy about the new ethics rules prohibiting them from purchasing face value World Series tickets. More on that and what security measures are being taken for this weekend.

Geoffrey Baer answers your questions about Navy Pier and previews his new documentary about the Pier that premieres Thursday night.

Meet a former elite soldier from Australia who is now using his special set of skills to combat poaching in Africa.

Tammy Duckworth hopes to lead the Democratic Party back to the majority in the U.S. Senate. Carol Marin goes one-on-one with the candidate.

Should the practice of assigning bail to defendants go away? Why a growing group of stakeholders and public officials say most defendants should simply be let out for free.

The Democratic and Republican candidates for Illinois Comptroller join us to make the case for why they deserve your vote.

Watch the Oct. 25, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Though community college is expected to last only two years, it's a long road for many students. A look at how some students are getting plenty of support along the way.

When is less more? A new book highlights the pros and cons of parents who hover, even into college.

It was once the vision of the future. Now a major campaign is underway to save the House of Tomorrow from becoming a memory of yesteryear.