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) Jul 8, 2019 Dueling Economists on Jobs Numbers, Possible Interest Rate Changes Local economists Michael Miller and Edward Stuart debate the new report on the nation’s big job gains – and where interest rates may be heading. Jul 8, 2019 City Analysis: Pension Debt Grew Last Year The city of Chicago saw a little more tax revenue than expected last year. That’s the sliver of good news in a new report that spells out the bleak long-term financial forecast. 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 Jul 8, 2019 City Can’t Keep Impounded Cars After Drivers File for Bankruptcy: Court A federal appeals court says Chicago can no longer continue to hold impounded vehicles of drivers in debt to the city after the vehicle owner files for bankruptcy. Melissa Sanchez of ProPublica Illinois explains. Jul 8, 2019 Chicago Jazz Orchestra Celebrates 40 Years of Big, Bold Sounds They started swinging back when Jimmy Carter was in the White House and Michael Bilandic was in City Hall. How the Chicago Jazz Orchestra brings a fresh approach to timeless music. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Jul 8, 2019 ‘Speaking for the Dying’: 2 Years of Observations on ICU Decision-Making In her new book, author Susan Shapiro tells us how to prepare for the life-and-death decisions that come with a trip to the intensive care unit. Jul 8, 2019 July 8, 2019 - Full Show Watch the July 8, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Jul 3, 2019 Summer Reading List 2019: New and Old Books to Explore Summer in Chicago: There never seems to be enough of it, especially with so many things to do – and read. Need a good recommendation? Here are 15 wide-ranging options from three Chicago authors. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Jul 3, 2019 Self-Focusing Glasses and Other News from the World of Science Could futuristic-looking headware ultimately lead to self-focusing glasses? Rabiah Mayas returns with a roundup of the latest science news. Jul 3, 2019 City Council Caucus Chairs on Chicago’s Future The different caucuses of aldermen that make up the council play a big role in shaping its direction. Their leaders join us for a conversation about their priorities and vision for Chicago. Jul 3, 2019 Gery Chico’s New Challenge: Uplifting Underserved Neighborhoods The former mayoral candidate and onetime Chicago school board president is taking on a new job as board chair of Local Initiatives Support Corporation Chicago. He tells us about his new role. Jul 3, 2019 July 3, 2019 - Full Show Watch the July 3, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Jul 3, 2019 Like ‘Biting into a Band-Aid’: Malort Returns to Chicago Malort, the Chicago-born liquor both praised (and panned) for its bracing bitterness, is made in Chicago once more. We visit Chicago’s CH Distillery to see what everyone’s wincing about. Jul 3, 2019 Deep Frydays: Take a Pizza My Heart In honor of the Fourth of July, we deep-fry what is perhaps Chicago’s greatest culinary contribution to America – and the globe: deep-dish pizza. Jul 2, 2019 Illinois Taxes Goods. But What About Services? Mayor Lori Lightfoot has been upfront recently that city residents should expect to pay more in taxes to help fill persistent budget holes. One she’s eyeing? A tax on services. Jul 2, 2019 Ask Geoffrey: Did a Crosstown Baseball Series in 1901 Actually Happen? Geoffrey Baer investigates an early attempt at a Chicago baseball crosstown classic – that may or may not have actually happened. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
