Chicago Tonight

Takeaways from the first day of public impeachment hearings. How prosecutors can make a difference in fighting gun violence. And a legendary music group collaborates with a local theater...

A special edition of “Chicago Tonight” explores WTTW’s new digital series, “Firsthand: Gun Violence.” Chicagoans share their stories, and policymakers explain what’s being done to reduce...

Picking a new police superintendent. Celebrating Veterans Day. What to make of an early winter blast. The meaning behind the meme, “OK boomer.” And a gumball machine that portions out...

The latest on Eddie Johnson’s retirement and a look at the future of the police department. A massive public corruption case. A rogue record label turns 25. And a preview of the Bears...

Will Chicago’s top cop soon announce his retirement? Reimagining Lake Shore Drive. A big renovation for a major arts venue. And why a dog has joined the state’s attorney’s office.

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U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley on new developments in the impeachment inquiry. Chicago Public Schools’ second in command. Vintage toys inspiring art. And how your consumer score impacts customer...

Should the city put a higher tax on Uber and Lyft because of congestion and pollution? Foreign interference in U.S. elections. Driving while stoned. Should daylight saving time be...

After two acrimonious weeks, the Chicago Teachers Union strike finally comes to an end. The walkout ended with one last bargain: a deal to make up five of the 11 missed school days.

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The Chicago teachers strike ends. What a formal impeachment vote means. How you can detect new planets. Previewing the Bears vs. Eagles matchup. And Chicago theater reviews with Hedy Weiss...

Day 10 of the teachers strike. Boeing again comes under scrutiny. Should college athletes be paid? A major new work about life and death. And a stunning makeover for a Chicago museum.

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