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) Sep 11, 2019 Spotlight Politics: Illinois Has a New Supreme Court Justice Ald. Ed Burke faces federal corruption charges, but his wife is in line for a promotion. Our politics team takes on that story and more in our weekly roundtable. Sep 11, 2019 Local Rehab Hospital Turns Gun Violence Victims into Able Survivors Chicago police say shootings and homicides last month were at their lowest point since 2011. But for many survivors of gun violence, physical injuries and trauma can last a lifetime. We visit a local hospital treating many of those victims. 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 Sep 11, 2019 New Series ‘We Are Witnesses’ Explores Criminal Justice in Chicago A new short film series debuting this week explores the nature of crime, punishment and forgiveness through the voices of Chicagoans impacted by the criminal justice system. Sep 11, 2019 How Should Illinois Schools Teach Sex Education? It’s the beginning of another school year, but an age-old debate rages on. We talk about having “the talk” in Illinois schools. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Sep 11, 2019 Crain’s Headlines: New Private Sector Gig for Lisa Madigan After a lengthy political career, former Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has landed a high-profile, private sector gig. That and other business news from Crain’s Chicago Business. Sep 11, 2019 Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis Opens Up in Chicago Speech The four-star general who served as the country’s 26th defense secretary spoke Wednesday in Chicago to promote his new book, “Call Sign Chaos: Learning to Lead.” Sep 11, 2019 Ask Geoffrey: What’s the ‘Polish Cathedral’ Architectural Style? When driving along the Kennedy Expressway, you may have noticed massive churches that seem to almost line up with the curves and bends of the highway. Geoffrey Baer explains. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Sep 11, 2019 September 11, 2019 - Full Show Watch the Sept. 11, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Sep 10, 2019 Corporations Balk at Progressive Plan to Reinstate Corporate Head Tax Mayor Lori Lightfoot says Chicago needs to close an $838 million budget gap. A block of progressive groups and some aldermen are looking to corporations to close it. Sep 10, 2019 Crain’s Headlines: McDonald’s Betting on Drive-Thru Automation McDonald’s customers might soon be giving food orders via voice recognition technology, a move that could possibly eliminate workers. That and other business news from Crain’s Chicago Business. Sep 10, 2019 Why Fewer Kids Are Playing High School Football in Illinois New numbers show that high school football participation in Illinois is at its lowest point in decades. We discuss the decline with a youth football coach and the son of former Chicago Bears player. Sep 10, 2019 Congestion Charge a Tough Sell for ‘Overtaxed’ Chicagoans Talk of a possible city congestion tax is heating up. On Monday, the CEO of Uber said he supported the idea to help ease Chicago traffic and raise revenue. But how would it work, and could it drive away business? Sep 10, 2019 How Satellites Can Detect and Protect Earth From Asteroids Adler Planetarium astronomer Mark Hammergren explains how a space-based sentry can help detect asteroids that will pass near Earth. Sep 10, 2019 Vista Tower’s Engineering Feats: Blair Kamin Explains Chicago’s third-tallest building, the Vista Tower, is being touted for it’s unique curvilinear-shaped structure. But it’s the engineering secrets you can’t see that really set this skyscraper apart. Sep 10, 2019 September 10, 2019 - Full Show Watch the Sept. 10, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
