Shows Chicago Tonight Week in Review SORT Order Oldest FirstNewest First FILTER Date Range Start date End date Category - Any -Arts & EntertainmentBusinessCrime & LawEducationHealthPoliticsScience & NatureSports Keyword(s) Sep 11, 2026 Week in Review: Remembering Lives Lost on 9/11; Bears Look to Build on Last Season’s Success Chicago marks the one-year anniversary of the “Operation Midway Blitz” immigration crackdown. And the Bears look to defend their NFC North championship as their season kicks off. Sep 4, 2026 Week in Review: Dangerously Hot Weather; Chicago’s $882M Budget Deficit The Lake Shore Drive bridge malfunctions after a lift — creating an hourslong traffic snafu. And the city sues a South Chicago funeral home where dozens of bodies were found decomposing. 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 Aug 28, 2026 Week in Review: Back to School for CPS; Road to Recovery in Gary It’s back to school for CPS students, but not without threat of midyear layoffs for teachers. And a look at the planned route for the so-called O’Hare Flyer express train. Aug 21, 2026 Week in Review: Campaigning at the Illinois State Fair; CTU Files Defamation Lawsuit Elected officials try to rally voters at the Illinois State Fair. And the Cubs take two of three from the White Sox for a split Crosstown Classic. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Aug 14, 2026 Week in Review: Bears Stadium Search; Chicago Data Centers Debate The Bears say their sights are still set on a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana. And another round of extreme weather wallops the Chicago area, bringing six confirmed tornadoes. Aug 7, 2026 Week in Review: Capitol Controversy, CPS Funding and the Chicago Mayoral Race Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch fights to keep his job amid questions over sexual harassment at the Capitol. And two new entrants in the already crowded race for Chicago mayor. Jul 24, 2026 Week in Review: Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Expands; Congressional Candidates Booted From Ballot Illinois is added to the CDC’s investigation of the cyclosporiasis outbreak. And two congressional candidates are tossed off the ballot in Illinois’ 4th District. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Jul 17, 2026 Week in Review: Hazardous Smoke Blankets the Region; CPS Eyes Layoffs and a Spending Freeze Wildfire smoke clouds the Chicago region, closing beaches and canceling outdoor events. Plus, a bleak budget reality as Chicago Public Schools eyes layoffs and a spending freeze. Jul 10, 2026 Week in Review: State Lawmaker Indicted in Kickback Scheme; More Calls for Boutros to Resign Federal prosecutors charge state lawmaker Carol Ammons with fraud and lying to the FBI. And a judge scolds U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros for publicly discussing a sealed indictment. Jun 26, 2026 Week in Review: Bears Stadium Saga Continues; Supreme Court Hands Down Immigration Rulings The Bears are still in talks to make an Illinois stadium deal. And the Supreme Court expands the Trump administration’s power over immigration enforcement. Jun 19, 2026 Week in Review: Obama Presidential Center Opens; Chicago Mayoral Race Expands The Obama Presidential Center draws massive crowds to Jackson Park for its grand opening. And former Ald. George Cardenas is the newest candidate to announce a bid for mayor of Chicago. Jun 12, 2026 Week in Review: Ex-Prosecutors Slam Chicago US Attorney; CPS CEO Testifies on Capitol Hill More than 100 former federal prosecutors slam Chicago’s U.S. attorney. And the Chicago Public Schools CEO defends district policy from GOP attacks in Congress. Jun 5, 2026 Week in Review: Indiana Bears, Mendoza Runs and an Obama Center Preview The Chicago Bears move forward with an Indiana stadium. And Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza announces her mayoral run. May 29, 2026 Week in Review: Illinois Lawmakers Race to Finish State Budget; Johnson Journeys to Meet Pope Leo Illinois lawmakers race to finish a state budget and a Bears stadium deal. And Mayor Brandon Johnson journeys to meet Pope Leo XIV. May 22, 2026 Week in Review: Broadview Protester Charges Dropped; Tipped Minimum Wage Phaseout Delayed Federal prosecutors drop all charges against Broadview demonstrators. And City Council delays a phaseout of the tipped minimum wage. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
