Hedy Weiss Reviews ‘A Doll’s House,’ ‘I’m Lenny Bruce’ and More
There are many treats on Chicago stages these days. Theater critic Hedy Weiss joins us with her latest roundup.
In the Zooniverse, Everyone Can Be a Scientist
In a world in which scientific literacy is often lacking, the online platform Zooniverse.org is doing what it can to encourage “people-powered research.”
Mickey Alice Kwapis Wants You to Love Taxidermy As Much As She Does
Mickey Alice Kwapis knows that she doesn’t fit most people’s idea of what a taxidermist looks like. And she is trying to change that.
Bears Face Eagles in Rematch of Playoff Loss
The Chicago Bears (3-4) take on the Philadelphia Eagles (4-4) on Sunday in a rematch of last season’s playoff game. Former Bears offensive lineman James “Big Cat” Williams gives us a preview.
Democrats Push Impeachment Rules Package Through House
Democrats swept a rules package for their impeachment probe of President Donald Trump through a divided House on Thursday. The chamber’s vote highlighted the partisan breach the issue has only deepened.
Crain’s Headlines: Lobbying Activities of Exelon, ComEd Under Investigation
The Securities and Exchange Commission has opened an investigation of Exelon and ComEd’s lobbying activities. The U.S. attorney’s office in Chicago also is probing the lobbying practices of the two companies in Illinois.
October 31, 2019 - Full Show
Watch the Oct. 31, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”
Chicago Teachers Strike Comes to an End, Classes Resume Friday
Chicago Public Schools students will return to class Friday following the district’s longest teachers strike in more than 30 years. What finally brought an end to the 11-day standoff.
CTU Reaches Tentative Deal But Won’t Return to Work Thursday
Members of the Chicago Teachers Union won’t head back to school Thursday morning and their strike will last at least one more day after the union’s House of Delegates accepted a tentative agreement with the city, but refused to return to work.
Spotlight Politics: Assessing Political Fallout of Teachers Strike
Who will be the political winners and losers of the Chicago teachers strike? Our politics team digs into that story and more in our weekly roundtable.
Sister Helen Prejean on ‘Dead Man Walking’ at Lyric Opera
It was a moving memoir that became an Oscar-winning film before premiering as an opera in 2000. After more than 60 productions around the world, “Dead Man Walking” is now headed to Lyric Opera of Chicago for the first time.
Boeing CEO Faces Another Grilling on Capitol Hill Over Max
Lawmakers blasted Boeing and peppered its CEO on Wednesday with questions about the design and marketing of the 737 Max, the plane involved in two crashes that killed 346 people.
Ethylene Oxide Ban Narrowly Passes Illinois House
The shocking indictment of state Rep. Luis Arroyo has overshadowed the Illinois legislature’s fall veto session. Still, consequential legislation advanced, including a bill that will lead to a prohibition of a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment.
Oriental Institute Unveils Multimillion-Dollar Makeover for Centennial
On the South Side of Chicago is a relatively small but academically renowned museum whose founder James Henry Breasted helped rewrite the history of human civilization. We go for a look.