SORT

FILTER


 

Examining North Korea’s Alleged ‘Success in First H-Bomb Test’

Earlier this month, North Korea claimed to have successfully detonated its first hydrogen bomb as a "self-defense against the U.S." While it was known that the secretive, totalitarian dictatorship had atomic weapons, the assertion to have successfully tested a far more powerful hydrogen bomb has been greeted with skepticism.

(babeltravel / Flickr)

Lawmakers Sound Off on CPS, AFSCME Standstill

Illinois is in an unprecedented budget stalemate that's lasted more than half a year and has sucked up much of the oxygen in Springfield. On Wednesday, Republican lawmakers plan to unveil legislation that would take away mayoral control from Chicago Public Schools. We speak with a panel of legislators.

Thanks to our sponsors:

Thanks to our sponsors:

View all sponsors

Thanks to our sponsors:

View all sponsors

Thanks to our sponsors:

View all sponsors

View all sponsors

Thanks to our sponsors:

View all sponsors

Tension Escalates Between Gov. Rauner, AFSCME

Tensions are rising between Gov. Bruce Rauner and one of Illinois' largest unions. We discuss what that could mean for the state with Anders Lindall, public affairs director for AFSCME Council 31; and John Tillman, CEO of the  Illinois Policy Institute.

Dangers Facing Albinos Exposed in New Film

The new documentary "Equal Under God" follows one man's crusade for the protection of albinos in Uganda. One of the filmmakers – who has another connection to "Chicago Tonight" – joins us to discuss the film.

Thanks to our sponsors:

View all sponsors

Celebrating Newton Minow's 90th Birthday

Former FCC chairman and WTTW trustee emeritus Newton Minow turns 90 on Sunday. While you may remember that he once famously called TV a “vast wasteland,” you might not know that he’s actually a big “Downton Abbey” fan. In honor of his upcoming birthday, we share 10 things about him that might just surprise you.

City Releases Cedrick Chatman Fatal Shooting Videos

A federal judge on Thursday ruled to release surveillance video that was originally held under protective order by the city depicting the fatal shooting of an unarmed black teenager—17-year-old Cedrick Chatman—by a white Chicago police officer in January 2013. We talk with Brian Coffman, an attorney representing the boy's family.

Cedrick Chatman (Courtesy of Chatman family)

Viewer Feedback: Chicago's Waste, Recycling Programs a 'Complete Failure'

We read viewer feedback from the "Chicago Tonight" website, and our Facebook and Twitter pages.

Thanks to our sponsors:

View all sponsors

January 13, 2016 - Full Show

    Ask Geoffrey: What Happened to the Sunken Garden in Jackson Park?

    Geoffrey Baer visits an artist under glass, gets that sinking feeling at a Jackson Park garden, and reveals the hej hej history of the Andersonville neighborhood's name in this encore edition of Ask Geoffrey.

    January 12, 2016 - Full Show

      Gov. Rauner Marks One Year in Office, Pushes Turnaround Agenda

      The governor marks his first full year in office, but a whole host of problems loom on the horizon for the state. We talk with “Chicago Tonight” Springfield reporter Amanda Vinicky, who spoke with Rauner earlier today.

      State Universities Under Strain as Budget Stalemate Enters 7th Month

      With the state budget standoff in its seventh month and little apparent urgency from Springfield, we talk with the presidents of Governors State and Northeastern Illinois Universities as the funding crisis deepens.

      Governors State University (Daniel X. O'Neil / Flickr)

      Rescue Dog Finds New Home at Shedd Aquarium

      The Shedd Aquarium recently announced a new arrival at the Chicago institution and it's definitely not the creature you'd expect it to be. We went to the Shedd to investigate its latest rescue, named Peach.

      David Bowie: Remembering His Genre-Bending Life and Legacy

      He was the grandfather of glam rock, a groundbreaking musician and performance artist. Joining us to reflect on David Bowie's life and work is Chicago Tribune theater critic Chris Jones.

      (Stephen Luff / Flickr)

      Aldermen Weigh In on City Finances, Inspector General

      As Chicago aldermen push for new oversight of City Council and take a hard look at proposals to borrow billions, they’re also faced with ongoing ethics questions about the city’s Law Department and police review authority. A panel of aldermen joins "Chicago Tonight" to discuss those issues and the search for a new police superintendent.