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October 24, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the Oct. 24, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Radio Legend Herb Kent, ‘The Cool Gent,’ Dies at 88

Herb Kent was the longest-running DJ in radio history and graced the Chicago airwaves for more than 70 years. He died Saturday after his final radio broadcast.

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Should Recorder of Deeds be Combined with Clerk’s Office?

Cook County voters will decide whether to eliminate the Recorder of Deeds office in a binding referendum. We hear from both sides of this contentious debate.

Forum: Cook County State’s Attorney Candidates

The two candidates aiming to replace Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez make their case in our latest candidate forum.

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Chicago Cubs Head to World Series

They're still lovable, but they're not losers anymore! Previewing the Cubs vs. Indians World Series and what it all means for Chicago.

New Program to Stem Chicago’s Violence Epidemic Starts in Jail

For many young men inside the Cook County Jail, violence on the streets is a daily reality. But a new program based at the jail aims to change that reality.

October 20, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the Oct. 20, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

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Forum: Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Candidates

The candidates for Cook County Circuit Court Clerk square off and talk integrity, amnesty and modernization in our first candidate forum.

Are City Employees Abusing Medical Leave?

Nearly half of 911 dispatchers are taking sick leave on a day-to-day basis. We examine why that's happening and how much it may be costing taxpayers in overtime costs.

New Sculpture by Yoko Ono Seeks to ‘Give Peace a Chance’

Artist and activist Yoko Ono visits Chicago and provides Jackson Park with a new public sculpture that’s being called “a landmark for peace.”

Sniff it Out: New Book Follows Dogs ‘Into a World of Smell’

From service dogs to household companions, a new book looks inside the complex world of a dog’s nose.

Final Debate a Contentious, Ill-Tempered Affair

Donald Trump refuses to say he whether he will accept the results of the election. PBS “NewsHour” correspondent Lisa Desjardins joins us with the latest news from a contentious campaign.

Viewer Feedback: ‘There Are Far More Pressing Needs for Money’

An alderman’s plans for extending the 606 bike trail got viewers talking. Hear what they had to say when we read feedback from the Chicago Tonight website, and our Facebook and Twitter pages.

Human Service Backlog Leaves Mentally Ill Sitting in Jail

Twenty Cook County defendants deemed unfit to stand trial are to be placed in a mental health facility. So why are they sitting in jail instead?

October 19, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the Oct. 19, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."