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) Mar 3, 2021 Kelly Wins Fierce Contest to Lead the Illinois Democratic Party in Upset U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Chicago) was elected the new chair of the Illinois Democratic Party on Wednesday evening, becoming the first Black person and first woman elected to lead the state party into a new era after the resignation of Michael Madigan. Mar 3, 2021 ‘Great Lake Jumper’ Going Strong After 260-Plus Daily Dives for Chicago Music Venues For months, Dan O’Conor has shocked his senses by leaping into Lake Michigan — every day. What was prompted last June by a hangover is now an opportunity for the Lincoln Square resident to help the city’s music scene. We meet up at Fullerton Beach to see him in action. 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 Mar 3, 2021 Biden Stands by May Timeline for Vaccines for All US Adults President Joe Biden said the U.S. expects to take delivery of enough coronavirus vaccine for all adults by the end of May — two months earlier than anticipated — and he pushed states to get at least one shot into the arms of teachers by the end of March to hasten school reopenings. Mar 3, 2021 March 3, 2021 - Full Show Watch the March 3, 2021 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Mar 3, 2021 As Fallout from Botched Raids Continues, Lightfoot Unveils New Search Warrant Policy Mayor Lori Lightfoot has introduced a series of changes to the way the Chicago Police Department serves search warrants in an effort to douse the continuing firestorm triggered by video of a mistaken raid that left Anjanette Young handcuffed and pleading for help in February 2019. Mar 2, 2021 Dr. Lester Fisher Turns 100, Reflects on 30 Years as Lincoln Park Zoo Director Dr. Lester Fisher has led a remarkable life, from taking care of Gen. George Patton’s bulldog Willie during his service in World War II to a more than four-decade association with Lincoln Park Zoo, where he started out as a part-time veterinarian. Mar 2, 2021 Kinzinger’s Allies Launch Super PAC to Defend Republicans Who Impeached Trump Allies of Illinois GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger have launched a super PAC to support Republicans in 2022 who stood up to then-President Donald Trump after a mob of his supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol in an effort to overturn the 2020 election. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Mar 2, 2021 March 2, 2021 - Full Show Watch the March 2, 2021 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Mar 2, 2021 That Swarm of Cicadas You’ve Been Hearing About? NOT Happening ... This Year Reports that millions of 17-year cicadas will emerge from underground in the Chicago area this spring aren’t true. They’re coming in 2024. Mar 2, 2021 Chicago, Suburban Cook County Officials Allow Indoor Dining, Drinking to Expand Officials also announced the loosening of restrictions on alcohol sales and increased capacity for indoor fitness classes, performance venues, movie theaters and personal services. Mar 1, 2021 Thousands More CPS Students Return to In-Person Learning Tens of thousands more Chicago Public Schools students returned to their classrooms Monday, many for the first time in nearly a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as the district continues its school reopening plan. Mar 1, 2021 Chicago Mail Delays Creating ‘Unbearable’ Burden for Residents Residents of Chicago have been experiencing mail delays for months. Some of those delays are simply irritating, but others can be far more consequential. What’s going on at the U.S. Postal Service? Mar 1, 2021 Lightfoot Cracks Down on Speeding Violations as Traffic Fatalities Rise Starting Monday, the city of Chicago is jacking up fines for speeding violations near schools and parks — and that has the mayor at odds with some aldermen. Carol Marin and students from DePaul University’s Center for Journalism Integrity and Excellence have the story. Mar 1, 2021 Crain’s Headlines: Orrington Hotel Faces $50M Foreclosure Lawsuit Trouble for a prominent Evanston hotel. United Airlines increases its Boeing 737 Max order. And a commercial truck company looks to Bolingbrook. Crain’s Chicago Business editor Ann Dwyer has details. Mar 1, 2021 March 1, 2021 - Full Show Watch the March 1, 2021 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
