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Rachel Barton Pine

The former child prodigy and world-renowned violinist joins us to discuss her forthcoming album, “Violin Lullabies,” a collection of 25 lullabies she interpreted and performed.

Hedy Weiss: Theater Reviews

Chicago Sun-Times theater critic Hedy Weiss heads to the "South Pacific" and reels in a "Big Fish” when she reviews a host of new shows in and around town.

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Web Exclusive: Chicago Tonight's 29th Anniversary

On Chicago Tonight’s 29th birthday, travel back to April 24, 1984 to watch our very first episode.

Viewer Feedback: 4/24

We read what some of you had to say about Rachel Shteir's appearance on our show in tonight's Viewer Feedback.

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Texas Gov. Tries to Lure IL Businesses

Texas Gov. Rick Perry makes his case to Illinois business that may want to relocate to his state. Are Illinois officials shaking in their boots? Paris Schutz has the latest.

Defending Terror

We look at the charges against Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. What case can defense attorneys build for the suspect? What constitutional protections does he have? And how do terrorism cases differ from other charges? We have analysis.

Taking on Chicago

Rachel Shteir joins us to discuss her recent essay in The New York Times' Sunday Book Review. Tackling Chicago’s problems with so-called “boosterism,” the piece has already attracted a firestorm of criticism.

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CAVE2

Computer scientists are partnering with physicians to take next-generation virtual reality to the extreme. Ash-har Quraishi goes inside the CAVE2 in tonight's edition of Scientific Chicago.

"Relentless"

Star basketball trainer Tim Grover shares insider stories on Michael Jordan, Dwyane Wade, and others. 

Viewer Feedback: 4/23

What do the Sacred Heart Hospital scandal, gardening tips, and a legendary CSO trumpeter all have in common?

Rep. Paul Ryan Takes Fight for Immigration Reform to Chicago

Former Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan comes to Chicago to pitch immigration reform as the debate in Washington heats up. Paris Schutz has the latest. 

"First Son: The Biography of Richard M. Daley"

Author Keith Koeneman joins us to talk about his biography of Mayor Richard M. Daley.

Chicago Housing Authority Re-imagines Public Housing, Again

It's the largest redevelopment of public housing in U.S. history -- and the final phase of that plan begins now.

Chris Collins

Former Duke standout and assistant coach Chris Collins returns home to the Chicago area to revitalize the Northwestern men's basketball team. In his first head coaching job, Collins aims to turn the Wildcats into perennial Big Ten contenders and finally get them to the NCAA Tournament. He joins us.

Stop! It's Ginger Time

Chicagoan Allegra Rosenberg, 17, has become a YouTube sensation, writing songs beloved by fans of Doctor Who, BBC Sherlock and other off-beat pop culture hits. Jay Shefsky has a profile.