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) Jan 13, 2021 Argonne National Lab’s Key Role in Global Pandemic Fight Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory, just outside Chicago, helped fast-track the development of coronavirus vaccines. Dr. Stephen Streiffer, director of the Advanced Photon Source at Argonne, tells us more. Jan 13, 2021 Trump Impeached After Capitol Riot in Historic Second Charge President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House for a historic second time Wednesday, charged with “incitement of insurrection” over the deadly mob siege of the Capitol in a swift and stunning collapse of his final days in office. 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 Jan 13, 2021 January 13, 2021 - Full Show Watch the Jan. 13, 2021 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Jan 13, 2021 Madigan Reign Ends as Welch Becomes Illinois’ First Black House Speaker On the 50th anniversary of his becoming a state representative, Michael Madigan lost the gavel to Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch – making the representative from suburban Hillside the first Black House speaker in state history. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Jan 12, 2021 House Races to Oust Trump; He Blames Accusers for US ‘Anger’ The U.S. House rushed ahead Tuesday toward impeaching President Donald Trump for the deadly Capitol attack, taking time only to try to persuade his vice president to push him out first. Jan 12, 2021 Kim Foxx on Capitol Riots, Police Union and Reform Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx shares her reaction to the riots at the U.S. Capitol, police reform and more in a one-on-one conversation. Jan 12, 2021 Dr. Emily Landon on Vaccine Distribution, COVID-19 Spread The Trump administration on Tuesday instructed states to begin vaccinating Americans over age 65 for COVID-19, as well as those with chronic medical conditions. We discuss Chicago’s rollout with an infectious disease specialist. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Jan 12, 2021 Who’s Been Charged in the Deadly Capitol Siege? Prosecutors have brought dozens of cases after the deadly attack at the U.S. Capitol, and they promise more charges are to come as investigators work to identify members of the pro-Trump mob. Jan 12, 2021 Last-Minute Jockeying for Illinois House Speaker Ahead of Vote With longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan pausing his campaign for another term as speaker, Democratic members of the Illinois House are scrambling as the other contenders for the job attempt to secure the necessary votes. Jan 12, 2021 January 12, 2021 - Full Show Watch the Jan. 12, 2021 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Jan 11, 2021 House Speeding to Impeach Trump for Capitol ‘Insurrection’ Poised to impeach, the House sped ahead Monday with plans to oust President Donald Trump from office, warning he is a threat to democracy and pushing the vice president and Cabinet to act even more quickly. Jan 11, 2021 Where Does Social Media Fall in Free Speech Debate? President Donald Trump is no longer allowed to post on several social media platforms. We discuss the intersection of social media and free speech — and how high-profile bans like this could shape the future of sharing. Jan 11, 2021 Aldermen Push Back on School Reopening Plan That’s Already Underway Dozens of aldermen peppered school and health officials with questions Monday about the effort underway to reopen Chicago Public Schools for in-person learning after a 300-day closure prompted by the coronavirus pandemic. Jan 11, 2021 CTA Bypass, Coming Soon, A Major Milestone for Red-Purple Line Overhaul The CTA’s overhaul of the Red and Purple lines is well underway. This month, crews are putting into a place a major piece of that redevelopment effort – and passengers will start to see the benefits of the project later this year. Jan 11, 2021 Crain’s Headlines: Officials Investigate Boeing Jet Crash in Indonesia Developing news out of Indonesia as officials try to understand what caused the Saturday crash of a 737-500 jet from Chicago-based Boeing. Crain’s Chicago Business reporter A.D. Quig has details on that story and more. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
