U.S. Reps. Danny Davis and Sean Casten join us to discuss the latest headlines out of Washington D.C., including the release of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s redacted report and the 2020 census.
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Who Might Be Responsible for the Sri Lanka Attacks?
The deadly attacks in Sri Lanka are likely the result of an international terrorist group, says Robert Pape, director of the Chicago Project on Security and Threats at the University of Chicago.
Medal of Honor Recipient on His Path from Bullied Victim to War Hero
Long before becoming a decorated war veteran, Chicago native Allen Lynch was a victim of bullying, which he details in a new autobiography.
Local Attorneys Offer Key Takeaways from Mueller Report
What’s in the redacted version of the Mueller report, and what it could all mean for the president.
Why One Sociologist Says It’s Time for Black Women to Date White Men
Cheryl Judice, the author of the new book “Interracial Relationships between Black Women and White Men,” tells us why she believes more black women should date outside their own race.
Will Illinois Blow Up its Tax System? We Ask State Lawmakers
They’ll be faced with a lot of work when they reconvene from spring break. We discuss taxes, marijuana and meeting Chicago Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot with Illinois lawmakers from both sides of the aisle.
New Book Tells Stories from Inside the Therapist’s Room
She is a psychotherapist and author of the “Dear Therapist” advice column. Lori Gottlieb tells us about her new book, “Maybe You Should Talk to Someone.”
South Side Home Movie Project Aims to Fill in Historical Gaps
A South Side native watches her long-forgotten home movies for the first time in 35 years. What was on them – and how the viewing was made possible.
How Will Chicago’s 2019 Runoff Election Go Down in History?
Whether Lori Lightfoot or Toni Preckwinkle becomes the next mayor of Chicago, the 2019 runoff is one for the history books. We take a deep dive into the political significance of this election.
US Sees Second-Highest Number of Measles Cases in Nearly 2 Decades
Measles, a virus once thought to be eradicated in the U.S. less than 20 years ago, seems to be rearing its head again. Where are we seeing the virus take hold, and why doesn’t it completely die off?
43rd Ward Candidate Forum: Incumbent Ald. Smith vs. Lindblom
In a North Side ward adjacent to the proposed site of the controversial Lincoln Yards development, two candidates fight for the 43rd Ward aldermanic seat. Incumbent Ald. Michele Smith and Derek Lindblom join us.
Candidates for City Treasurer Play Nice With Just 2 Weeks Until Runoff
Qualifications and public banks. Those were the repeated subjects that came up during the treasurer’s forum Monday with candidates Melissa Conyears-Ervin and Ameya Pawar. Watch the full discussion.
City Treasurer Candidate Forum: Conyears-Ervin vs. Pawar
Following a three-way battle to replace outgoing Treasurer Kurt Summers in the Feb. 26 election, Chicago voters will have to choose between two candidates in the April 2 runoff.
5th Ward Candidate Forum: Incumbent Ald. Hairston vs. Calloway
As Chicago voters prepare to head back to the polls, our series of forums continues with 5th Ward candidates Ald. Leslie Hairston and William Calloway.
Alex Kotlowitz on ‘An American Summer’ and Violence in Chicago
The author of “There Are No Children Here” tells us about his new book set in Chicago during the summer of 2013.
Geoffrey Baer on the Making of ‘Chicago on Vacation’
WTTW’s Geoffrey Baer has explored almost every inch of the Chicago area in TV specials for more than 20 years. On Tuesday, he hits the road – and stops by to tell us about his adventures.
Attorney: Michael Cohen ‘Was Truthful and He Was Attacked’
Michael Cohen’s attorney Michael Monico shares his thoughts on his client’s testimony before Congress.
How Does Ranked-Choice Voting Work?
What is ranked-choice voting? And how could it have impacted Chicago’s Feb. 26 election?
Jim DeRogatis: ‘A Lot of People Failed a Lot of Women’
The latest on R. Kelly from the journalist who’s been reporting on the Grammy Award-winning R&B star for decades.
Chicago Film Critics Reveal Their Top Oscars Picks
The 91st Academy Awards ceremony takes place Sunday night. We check in with two Chicago film critics ahead of the big night.
4 Candidates for Mayor Address Crime, Finances, Housing in 1st Forum
Chicago Tonight kicked off its series of forums Thursday with four of the 14 candidates vying to be Chicago’s next mayor: Jerry Joyce, Neal Sales-Griffin, Bob Fioretti and John Kozlar.
Mayoral Candidate Forum: Fioretti, Joyce, Kozlar, Sáles-Griffin
In less than two weeks, 14 candidates will appear on the ballot for mayor of Chicago. The first in our series of three mayoral candidate forums kicks off with four of those candidates.
Presidential Hopeful Pete Buttigieg Talks 2020, New Memoir
The South Bend, Indiana, mayor tells us about his new memoir “Shortest Way Home” – and why his eyes are set on the White House.
Owners of Logan Square Restaurant Add Surcharge to Menu
There’s a new restaurant trend emerging across the U.S.: a surcharge that’s added to customers’ checks. The owners of one local restaurant say it’s the best way to help their workers. Here’s a taste of how it works.
Browser Extension Rates News Sites Based on Journalistic Standards
How can readers know whether a news site is trustworthy? There’s a web browser plug-in created by the company NewsGuard to help determine just that.
These Scientists Study the Arctic. What’s Their Take on ‘Chiberia’?
Subzero temperatures in Chicago are not unlike Arctic parts of the globe. Local scientists Scott Collis and Yarrow Axford share their experiences working on the edges of the world.
