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) Feb 26, 2020 Coronavirus Rattles Markets: What it Means for the Economy Global stock markets lost more than $3 trillion in value this week as investors fled amid growing concerns of a coronavirus pandemic. So what’s the outlook for the U.S. economy? Feb 26, 2020 Spotlight Politics: Countdown to the March 17 Primary In less than three weeks, Illinois voters will go to the polls. Will the state have a big role in weeding out the Democratic presidential field? And how will the contentious race for Cook County state’s attorney shake out? 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 Feb 26, 2020 Immigrant Seeking Asylum Finds ‘Second Mom’ in High School Counselor We meet an immigrant teen seeking asylum, and the suburban community that’s lending a hand. Feb 26, 2020 Search for ET Gets Boost From a Very Special Telescope Are we really alone in the universe? A new effort to search for extraterrestrial life is underway. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Feb 26, 2020 CPS: Watchdog Report Highlights Need for Standardized Test Improvements Whether or not Chicago Public Schools students are gaming a standardized test system was the topic of debate during Wednesday’s CPS board meeting. Feb 26, 2020 Chinese Artworks Share Thoughtful Approach to Uncommon Materials Spectacular artwork from China fills not one, but two Chicago museums. We visit the Smart Museum of Art and Wrightwood 659 for a look at “The Allure of Matter.” Feb 26, 2020 Crain’s Headlines: Firms Seek Investor for West Loop Skyscraper The Chicago firms that built a prominent West Loop skyscraper three years ago are shopping for a new investor to recapitalize the property or even buy it. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Feb 26, 2020 February 26, 2020 - Full Show Watch the Feb. 26, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Feb 26, 2020 Preservation Chicago Adds Tennis Club, Roseland Commercial District to ‘Most Endangered’ List The preservation organization has released its annual list of “most endangered” historic places for 2020. The Thompson Center and Jackson Park are both making their fourth appearance, which is either a good or bad sign. Feb 25, 2020 ‘Arguing with Zombies’: Paul Krugman on Economic Ideas That Won’t Die A conversation with with the Nobel Prize-winning economist and New York Times opinion columnist about his new book, “Arguing With Zombies: Economics, Politics, and the Fight for a Better Future.” Feb 25, 2020 Chicago’s FBI Chief on Tackling Corruption, ‘Our Highest Criminal Priority’ Chicago’s FBI office is in the midst of several high-profile political corruption cases that appear to be targeting politicians. Since last fall, those investigations have been overseen by Special Agent in Charge Emmerson Buie Jr. Feb 25, 2020 Debating Illinois’ Proposed Graduated Income Tax Supporters argue a new tax structure proposed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker will even the playing field between the wealthy and everyone else. But opponents say it could drive more residents and businesses out of Illinois. Feb 25, 2020 New Punk Rock Musical ‘Verboten’ Tells True Story of ‘80s Chicago Band A new rock musical from the House Theatre of Chicago tells the incredible story of a teenage punk band from Evanston. We meet the cast of “Verboten” and an original member of the band. Feb 25, 2020 A Passion for Art Collecting, Appreciation Drives Diasporal Rhythms What was started almost 20 years ago by a small group of friends with a passion for art collecting is now 80 members strong. We visit the art-filled home of Patric McCoy of Diasporal Rhythms. Feb 25, 2020 Crain’s Headlines: United Pulls Profit Forecast, Citing Coronavirus Uncertainty United Airlines has withdrawn its guidance to Wall Street on full-year 2020 revenue and earnings. The Chicago-based airline cited heightened uncertainty over duration and spread of the coronavirus and its potential effect on overall air travel demand. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
