House Democrats Subpoena Giuliani in Trump Impeachment Probe
Democrats on Monday subpoenaed Rudy Giuliani, President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer who was at the heart of Trump’s efforts to get Ukraine to investigate political rival Joe Biden’s family.
Crain’s Headlines: US Manufacturing at 10-Year Low
A key gauge of U.S. manufacturing strength has registered the lowest reading in more than 10 years as exports dove amid the escalating trade war.
As Teachers Strike Looms, Principals Group Says CPS Misrepresented Its Views
Troy LaRaviere, the head of the Chicago Principals and Administrators Association, discusses how a teachers strike would impact school administrators.
Elon Musk Unveils Prototype for Mars Rocket
The SpaceX founder aims to create a fleet of reusable rockets that will make space travel dramatically cheaper and more accessible. But can he turn what has long been science fiction into science fact?
Cannabis Tourism: Will Legalized Marijuana Bring Reefer Madness to Illinois?
The Jan. 1 legalization of recreational marijuana in Illinois brings with it many dizzying questions. Could the Land of Lincoln become the Midwest mecca for marijuana tourism?
Allies Watch Closely as Trump Impeachment Probe Intensifies
The public has new insight on how President Trump interacts with world leaders behind closed doors. But do his actions amount to an impeachable offense? And how do allies and adversaries overseas view his dealings with Ukraine?
Crain’s Headlines: McPier Leader to Join Real Estate Firm Clayco
Lori Healy, the head of the agency that runs McCormick Place and Navy Pier, is joining Clayco, a real estate, architecture and construction firm.
As a Young Man, He Traveled with ‘Railroad Tramps’ and Documented Their Lives
More than 40 years ago, Chicagoan Dale Wickum traveled all over the country by freight train to meet and photograph men who called themselves “railroad tramps.” The photos have been in storage since the 1970s. Until now.
‘A New Low’: Sen. Durbin on Ukraine Call, Trump Impeachment Inquiry
In a flurry of tweets, President Donald Trump spent the last several days attacking the newly launched impeachment inquiry against him. U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin weighs in on the situation.
Deported Army Veteran from Chicago Returns to United States
Miguel Perez came to the U.S. from Mexico as a child, and served in Afghanistan in the early 2000s. After being deported last year, he was pardoned by Gov. J.B. Pritzker and is now back in Chicago. He joins us in discussion.
‘Remaking a Life’: New Book Features Chicago Women Living with HIV/AIDS
For more than a decade, Northwestern University professor Celeste Watkins-Hayes documented the lives of more than 100 women living with HIV/AIDS in Chicago and beyond. Now, their stories are featured in a new book.
September 30, 2019 - Full Show
Watch the Sept. 30, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”
Chicago Teachers Union Members Vote to Authorize Strike
Ninety-four percent of Chicago Teachers Union members voted to authorize a walkout, according to preliminary results announced Thursday night at the CTU headquarters.
Isaiah Collier: An Emerging Chicago Talent in Jazz and Blues
With a new record in the wings – and concerts around the world – one of Chicago’s hidden musical talents is increasingly becoming not so hidden. He recently turned 21 years old – but musically, Isaiah Collier is an old soul.