Fired Leaders of Lincoln Park High School Speak Out
Former school administrators John Thuet and Michelle Brumfield were ousted amid “multiple allegations of serious misconduct.” But in an exclusive interview with “Chicago Tonight,” they say CPS has told them nothing about those allegations.
Million-Dollar Comics: Collector of Rare Comic Books in Chicago for C2E2
With a comic convention in town this weekend, we welcome comic book dealer Vincent Zurzolo – and his million-dollar collection.
Ask Geoffrey: The Old Kenwood ‘L’ Line
Chicago’s “L” lines are today operated by the centralized Chicago Transit Authority. But for many years, private companies actually ran and managed individual branches. Geoffrey Baer has the story of one of them.
Black Fire Brigade Offers Free Training for EMTs, Paramedics and Firefighters
The Chicago Fire Department has long been overwhelmingly white, but that’s changing, in part due to discrimination lawsuits and, more recently, with the help of group that mentors and trains young first responders.
Cook County Jail Inmates Develop Plans for Business – and Life
If you needed to build a business, how quickly could you pull together a plan? What if you had to do it without access to the internet? These men did just that – in an atypical setting. Here’s how.
Crain’s Headlines: McDonald’s Fulton Market HQ for Sale
Chicago real estate developer Sterling Bay is looking to cash out on the fast-food giant’s headquarters.
February 27, 2020 - Full Show
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Lee Phillip Bell, Co-Creator of Popular Soaps, Dies at 91
Lee Phillip Bell, who co-created “The Young and the Restless” and “The Bold and the Beautiful” and hosted her own daytime talk show in Chicago for 33 years, has died. She was 91.
Coronavirus Rattles Markets: What it Means for the Economy
Global stock markets lost more than $3 trillion in value this week as investors fled amid growing concerns of a coronavirus pandemic. So what’s the outlook for the U.S. economy?
Spotlight Politics: Countdown to the March 17 Primary
In less than three weeks, Illinois voters will go to the polls. Will the state have a big role in weeding out the Democratic presidential field? And how will the contentious race for Cook County state’s attorney shake out?
Immigrant Seeking Asylum Finds ‘Second Mom’ in High School Counselor
We meet an immigrant teen seeking asylum, and the suburban community that’s lending a hand.
Search for ET Gets Boost From a Very Special Telescope
Are we really alone in the universe? A new effort to search for extraterrestrial life is underway.
CPS: Watchdog Report Highlights Need for Standardized Test Improvements
Whether or not Chicago Public Schools students are gaming a standardized test system was the topic of debate during Wednesday’s CPS board meeting.
Chinese Artworks Share Thoughtful Approach to Uncommon Materials
Spectacular artwork from China fills not one, but two Chicago museums. We visit the Smart Museum of Art and Wrightwood 659 for a look at “The Allure of Matter.”
Crain’s Headlines: Firms Seek Investor for West Loop Skyscraper
The Chicago firms that built a prominent West Loop skyscraper three years ago are shopping for a new investor to recapitalize the property or even buy it.