Shows Chicago Tonight Week in Review SORT Order Oldest First Newest First FILTER Date Range Start date End date Category - Any - Arts & Entertainment Business Crime & Law Education Health Politics Science & Nature Sports Keyword(s) Oct 23, 2026 Week in Review: Mayoral Hopefuls File Signatures; Johnson Unveils Budget Proposal Mayoral hopefuls line up to get their name on the ballot — how is the race shaping up so far? And the incumbent lays out his vision for the city budget. Oct 22, 2026 Oct. 22, 2026 - Full Show Whitfield Harrington Jr. on his bid for U.S. Senate. And actor John C. Reilly brings his vaudeville-style show to Chicago. Thanks to our sponsors: Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors View all sponsors Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Oct 22, 2026 John C. Reilly Coming Home to Chicago With ‘Mister Romantic’ at Steppenwolf Actor John C. Reilly has had a storied career — from pulling at people’s heart strings in the film adaptation of the musical “Chicago” to making comedy classics like “Step Brothers.” Now, he’s touring with his own vaudeville show aptly named “Mister Romantic.” Oct 22, 2026 Whitfield Harrington Jr. on His US Senate Run, Polarizing Politics and Free Community College Third-party candidate Whitfield Harrington Jr. is running as the nominee for the American Center Party, which he calls a middle ground for Illinoisans who are unsatisfied with polarizing politics. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Oct 22, 2026 Chicago DJ Sam Chatman, Known as the Godfather of Steppin’, Dies at 85 Chicago steppin’ originated in the 1940s as a style of dancing called bopping, but evolved into steppin’ after Chatman noticed a friend breaking away from his partner and walking back toward her. Chatman then took to the mic and encouraged his friend to “step on.” Oct 21, 2026 Oct. 21, 2026 - Full Show Mayor Brandon Johnson unveils his budget plan — taking another crack at a corporate head tax. We explain what else is in it. Oct 21, 2026 Johnson Touts $17.6B Proposed Budget for 2027: ‘Let Us Plant the Seeds of a Fair Chicago’ Mayor Brandon Johnson unveiled his proposed $17.6 billion 2027 spending plan Wednesday. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Oct 21, 2026 Foro de WTTW News sobre el Senado de Estados Unidos Este 3 de noviembre, los votantes de Illinois tendrán una decisión importante: elegir quién va a reemplazar al senador Dick Durbin, quien se retira después de 30 años en el cargo. Oct 20, 2026 WTTW News U.S. Senate Forum U.S. Senate candidates talk affordability, immigration, healthcare and more in a WTTW News forum. Hear from Democratic Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and Republican Don Tracy. Oct 20, 2026 Stratton, Tracy Face Off in Lone Forum Over Immigration, Tariffs and Minimum Wage Juliana Stratton and Don Tracy are vying to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, who will end his political career in January after 30 years in the Senate. Oct 20, 2026 Oct. 20, 2026 - Full Show A preview of tonight’s U.S. Senate forum. And the history of one of Chicago’s most intimidating streets. Oct 20, 2026 WTTW News Explains: The History of Lower Wacker Drive Lower Wacker Drive might be the bane of the uninitiated Chicago motorist. But the underground road has a history dating back to 1909. Oct 19, 2026 Oct. 19, 2026 - Full Show Candidates for Chicago mayor begin filing signatures to get on the February ballot. And Chicago hotel workers are on strike — they explain why. Oct 19, 2026 Illinois Leaders React to Shooting Plot at Aurora Hindu Temple, Call for Federal Hate Crime Investigation A malfunction with an AR-style rifle is likely all that stopped a potential mass shooting at a Hindu temple in west suburban Aurora earlier this month. Now local members of the Hindu community are saying more can be done to prevent future attacks. Oct 19, 2026 Chicago Hotel Workers Expand Strike as They Negotiate Wages, Working Conditions About 85% of workers represented by UNITE HERE Local 1 voted to authorize a strike after more than 7,000 workers across 46 Chicago hotels were left without a contract as of Sept. 1. The workers include room attendants, cooks, dishwashers and other hospitality workers. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
