Stories by Michael Lipkin
Manti Te'o Hoax
Notre Dame star linebacker Manti Te'o's internet girlfriend is revealed to be an elaborate prank. We have more on how fake online personas are created.
Illinois' New Energy Code
A new energy law is changing how homeowners live in Illinois. Our expert panel tells us what this law means – and debates its pros and cons.
35th Anniversary of Week in Review
He's been bringing you the "Week in Review" for 35 years. We celebrate and reminisce with Joel Weisman about this historic milestone.
Visit THE WEEK IN REVIEW: 35TH ANNIVERSARY to watch vintage "Week In Review" shows from the past 35 years.
DePaul Art Museum Fosters "Climate of Uncertainty"
Artists look at the environment and create beauty out of uncertainty. We get a preview of a local exhibit.
Replacing Sandi Jackson
A message to those interested and qualified in being appointed 7th ward alderman: the mayor will start accepting applications online next week.
Joel Weisman’s WTTW Audition: 9/23/74
Weisman Tries Out For WTTW Job
Joel Weisman talks with John Callaway in this 1974 audition tape produced prior to Weisman being hired to work on WTTW’s Public News Center.
Chicago Week in Review: 2/28/79
Byrne Beats Bilandic
In this special edition of Chicago Week in Review, Joel Weisman and his guests discuss Jane Byrne’s shocking victory over incumbent Mayor Michael Bilandic in the Democratic mayoral primary.
Chicago Week in Review: 11/6/81
Local Politics
David Axelrod, architect of President Obama’s election victories, then a Chicago Tribune reporter, is among the guests in this discussion of city, county and state politics, as is Chicago Tonight’s Carol Marin.
Chicago Week in Review: 2/25/83
Harold Washington Wins Primary
Harold Washington beats Mayor Jane Byrne and Richard M. Daley in the Democratic primary for mayor.
Chicago Week in Review: 04/22/83
Harold Washington Elected Mayor
Harold Washington becomes Chicago’s first African-American mayor by beating Republican Bernard Epton in the general election.
Chicago Week in Review: 11/27/87
Harold Washington Dies
Mayor Harold Washington dies, leaving a lasting legacy and creating at least temporary chaos as various factions line up to back possible replacements.
Former Rep. Joe Walsh
National star of the Republican Party, Joe Walsh, joins us to talk about the state of the GOP in Illinois, and what's next on his agenda.
Chicago Week in Review: 1/20/98
Chicago Week in Review @20
This special edition of Chicago Week in Review recounts some of the most memorable stories and guests from the first two decades of the program.
"Big Cat" Williams on New Bears Coach
The Bears hire Marc Trestman as new head coach. James “Big Cat” William shares his thoughts on the decision.
Web Extra: "Big Cat" on Updated Super Bowl Picks
James "Big Cat" Williams gives us his updated Super Bowl picks, now that the Seattle Seahawks have been eliminated.
Chicago Business News: 1/16
Problems escalate for Boeing as Japan grounds its entire 787 Dreamliner fleet. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM has that story, and more top business headlines.
Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 12/19/03
George Ryan Arrested
Less than a year after leaving office, former Gov. George Ryan is arrested and charged with corruption.
CTA Control Center
Inside the “Heart” of the Nation’s Second Largest Transit System
How does the CTA keep its trains and buses operating on time? How prepared is it for a major incident like a terrorist attack? We get a rare look inside the transit system's high-tech nerve center.
The Patron of Pocket Town
Lands' End founder Gary Comer dedicated much of his life to revitalizing his childhood home: Pocket Town, in Greater Grand Crossing. How much good has his $86 million (and counting) done? Chicago magazine editor Elly Fishman joins us with the story.
Winter Garden Care with Eliza Fournier
We learn winter gardening tips, and why now is the best time to look for signs of the Emerald Ash Borer, from Chicago Botanic Garden's Eliza Fournier.
Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 11/7/08
Barack Obama Elected President
The historic election of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States.
Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 12/12/08
Rod Blagojevich Arrested
Gov. Rod Blagojevich is arrested at his home and charged with trying to sell Barack Obama’s Senate seat, among other crimes.
City Hall Roundup
The Chicago City Council considers having taxpayers foot a $33 million bill to settle police misconduct cases. Paris Schutz has the latest news from City Hall.
Report Outlines Misconduct in Schools
Stolen computers, pornography and lunch program fraud. There's a new report outlining misconduct in city schools. We have the results.
Groundbreaking Research on Importance of Bacteria
Could the secret to good health and combating disease rest in the gut? In tonight's Scientific Chicago, Ash-har Quraishi tells us about an unusual procedure that could provide some answers.
Fecal Microbiota Tranplants
Q&A with Dr. Stacy Kahn
Chicago Tonight spoke with Dr. Stacy Kahn, who specializes in the treatment of digestive diseases at the University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children's Hospital, about Fecal Microbiota Tranplants.
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