Mayor Lightfoot ‘Concerned’ About Feasibility of Chicago Casino
As part of a wide-ranging discussion on “Chicago Tonight,” Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she will be seeking public input on possible locations for a Chicago casino.
Teatro ZinZanni Brings Vegas-Style Vaudeville Show to Chicago Loop
A Chicago couple is part of an international team bringing a flashy new take on “dinner and a show” to local audiences. Meet the stars of Teatro ZinZanni.
University Presidents Welcome Illinois Budget Boost
A two-year budget impasse had many college students fleeing Illinois. Will a boost in funding now help persuade them to stay?
Deep Frydays: Saganaki Saga
Midwesterners could be forgiven for thinking that Wisconsin has a lock on all things cheese. But in Chicago, we’ve managed to one-up our neighbors to the north: we set it on fire.
New Documentary Revisits Chicago’s ‘Deadliest Day’
The 1915 tragedy that left more than 800 people dead in downtown Chicago is the subject of a new documentary. Meet the producers of “Eastland: Chicago’s Deadliest Day.”
Chicago Organizations Commemorate 100th Anniversary of Race Riots
Saturday marks the 100th anniversary of the Chicago race riots. How some local organizations are planning to remember that violent week in 1919.
Spotlight Politics: Has Madigan’s Political Luck Run Out?
Why are allies of House Speaker Michael Madigan writing checks to an ousted campaign operative? Our politics team weighs in on that and more in our weekly roundtable.
Chalk Artist Nate Baranowski is Transforming Chicago Sidewalks
We hit the streets to check out some 3D art that might catch you by surprise if you don’t watch where you’re going.
Illinois Faces Challenges in Reaching Renewable Energy Goals
By 2025, at least 25% of the Illinois’ energy must come from renewable sources, like wind or solar. But projections by the Illinois Power Agency find that without changes to current policy, the state could fall short.
Lightfoot’s Ethics, Workplace Initiatives Unanimously Pass City Council
Two key initiatives of Mayor Lori Lightfoot were put to the test Wednesday, and the unanimous passage of each shows that Chicago’s new mayor has command over City Council.
Mueller Dismisses Trump’s Claims of Russia Probe Exoneration
Robert Mueller on Wednesday bluntly dismissed President Donald Trump’s claims of total exoneration in the federal probe of Russia’s 2016 election interference, telling Congress he explicitly did not clear the president of obstructing his investigation.
50 Years After Moon Landing, Billionaires Back Grandiose Visions for Space
Could Jeff Bezos’ vision of giant rotating habitats one day support millions of people in space? We speak with two experts about humankind’s future in space.
