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) Dec 26, 2019 Bears Face NFC North Rival Vikings in Season Finale The Bears look to end a disappointing season on a high note with a win over the Vikings. Former Bears offensive lineman James “Big Cat” Williams gives us his take. Dec 23, 2019 How Rockford Dramatically Improved its Homicide Clearance Rate Chicago police officials have long admitted they struggle solving homicides, but a city just west of Chicago has seen an almost miraculous improvement in its homicide clearance rate – and it coincides with a different approach to policing. 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 Dec 23, 2019 Preckwinkle Pushes Economic Development Plans for South Suburbs Toni Preckwinkle has just entered her 10th year as president of the Cook County Board. She joins us to discuss a new plan to spur economic growth in the south suburbs, questions over her security detail and a longtime political ally. Dec 23, 2019 Crain’s Headlines: Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg Ousted After months of bad PR, public floggings on Capitol Hill and a global grounding of the most important model in its commercial aviation fleet, Boeing has given CEO Dennis Muilenburg his walking papers. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Dec 23, 2019 The Evangelical Christian Argument for Removing Trump from Office Mark Galli, editor-in-chief of the influential evangelical Christian publication Christianity Today, joins us to discuss his recent editorial that fired up the president. Dec 23, 2019 Holiday Cheer Takes Root at Poinsettia Farm in Woodstock They appear to be marbled, speckled, dipped and dyed, with names like “Red Glitter” and “Jingle Bell Rock.” We visit a poinsettia farm and learn what it takes to cultivate the crop in time for the holidays. Dec 23, 2019 12 Book Suggestions for Cozy Winter Nights If you find yourself snowed in this winter (or you just feel like hibernating by the fire), how about reaching for a good book? Three book lovers join us with their top picks. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Dec 23, 2019 December 23, 2019 - Full Show Watch the Dec. 23, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Dec 18, 2019 Top News Stories from 2019: The Year in Review A new Chicago mayor and Illinois governor. A massive teachers strike. A Hollywood actor who put the city’s criminal justice system on the world stage. Those and more top stories of the year from our “Chicago Tonight” reporters. Dec 18, 2019 Shake-ups, Shutdowns and New Models: The State of Chicago Journalism A notorious hedge fund becomes the largest shareholder of Tribune Publishing. Two other news outlets are going by the wayside. But the local media landscape includes some possible bright spots, too. Dec 18, 2019 Bears Face the Chiefs in Lackluster Soldier Field Finale With the Bears’ playoff hopes dashed, can they at least end their final home game on a high note? Former Bears offensive lineman James “Big Cat” Williams gives us his take. Dec 18, 2019 Council Rejects Recreational Marijuana Delay After Chaotic Meeting The measure to stall recreational marijuana sales in Chicago was defeated by a 29-19 vote Wednesday, but not before the proceedings devolved into a chaotic fight over the rules and rounds of political one-upmanship. Dec 18, 2019 Crain’s Headlines: Irish Plane Lessor Sues Boeing Over 737 Max Boeing’s 737 Max headaches continued Wednesday with news that an Irish company that buys and leases airplanes is suing the Chicago-based aerospace giant. Dec 18, 2019 December 18, 2019 - Full Show Watch the Dec. 18, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Dec 17, 2019 As State Rethinks Isolation Rooms, Some Parents Express New Concerns State education officials are in the process of rewriting rules for timeouts and physical restraints for students across the state. But some parents and educators say those new rules are bringing new challenges to light. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
