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 29, 2026 Manual Cinema’s ‘Frankenstein’ Comes to Life With Music, Puppetry and Cinematic Creations For the last 200 years, Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” — and all of the novel’s subsequent adaptations — has resonated with vast audiences. Now, Shelley’s own life story gets to be front and center alongside the monster of a story she created. Oct 29, 2026 Oct. 29, 2026 - Full Show One on one with Mayor Brandon Johnson on his budget proposal. And a stage adaptation of “Frankenstein” comes to life. 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 29, 2026 Johnson Defends Budget Proposal, Says Taxing Corporations Is a ‘Reasonable Expectation’ Mayor Brandon Johnson is fighting for his political life on two fronts. Oct 28, 2026 Oct. 28, 2026 - Full Show With affordability on the top of people’s minds, a new survey sheds light on how Chicagoans are faring. And the state makes a dent in residents’ medical debt. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Oct 28, 2026 As Organizations Help Chicagoans Navigate High Cost of Living, New Survey Finds 43% of Residents Just Getting By A new ChicagoSpeaks survey conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago offers insight into Chicagoans’ financial pressures, concerns of job loss and the inability to pay bills, along with the role of federal safety net programs like SNAP and Medicaid. Oct 28, 2026 Illinois Grapples With Medical Debt, Care Access as Medicaid Work Requirements Loom With Medicaid work requirements set to go into effect in the new year, local healthcare providers are bracing for a sharp increase in the number of uninsured patients. Oct 27, 2026 Oct. 27, 2026 - Full Show Election Day is a week away — what to know about the historic Chicago school board elections. And Peoples Gas is calling for a rate hike. The company’s president joins us to explain why. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Oct 27, 2026 Peoples Gas President on Proposed Rate Hike, Modernization Plans: ‘It Is About Safety, Reliability’ A rate hike proposed by Peoples Gas is sparking debate over affordable energy and the necessity of replacing century-old iron pipes in Chicago. Oct 27, 2026 Evanston Families Are Pushing Back Against District’s Plan to Close Two Schools Evanston/Skokie School District 65 announced the potential closures earlier this month as a result of an ongoing financial crisis in the district. Oct 26, 2026 Oct. 26, 2026 - Full Show It’s the last day of filing for candidates who want to appear on Chicago’s February ballot. And Northwestern students make history behind bars. Oct 26, 2026 Chicago Students React to Recent Reports of Sexual Assault on College Campuses Incidents of sexual assault on college campuses are making national headlines after a former student at Cornell University filed a lawsuit last month alleging she was gang raped in a fraternity house in 2024. Oct 26, 2026 Women at Logan Prison Make History Graduating From Northwestern University. Meet Some of the Class The women are part of the Northwestern Prison Education Program, which offers coursework taught by university faculty — including classes in political science, psychology and history. Oct 26, 2026 Mendoza, Cardenas, Pappas Among Last to File Signatures Ahead of Chicago’s February Mayoral Election The final group of candidates seeking to deny Mayor Brandon Johnson a second term each filed tens of thousands of signatures Monday to officially get on the Feb. 23 ballot, solidifying the race for Chicago mayor. 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. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
