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) Apr 29, 2019 Lightfoot Takes Aim at Aldermanic Prerogative Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot says aldermanic prerogative is at the heart of many corruption scandals emanating from City Hall. Two aldermen give us their take on the issue. Apr 29, 2019 The Wild Life of Nature Photographer Thomas Mangelsen A world-renowned nature photographer visits Chicago for the opening of an exhibition of his truly magnificent wildlife pictures at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. 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 Apr 29, 2019 MIT Economists Argue for Increased Public Investment to ‘Jump-Start’ America In their new book, a pair of MIT economists say that if the government doesn’t start investing more in research and development, America’s future growth will be in jeopardy. Co-author Simon Johnson makes the case. Apr 25, 2019 April 25, 2019 - Full Show Watch the April 25, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Apr 25, 2019 Viewer Feedback: ‘We Must Reduce Dependency on Cars’ Viewers weigh in on a report that says Chicago is one of the most polluted cities in America. And you left some thoughtful sentiments about Chicago Tonight's 35th birthday. Apr 25, 2019 Proposal to Wipe Out Student Loan Debt Ignites Conversation What began as a proposal by a presidential candidate has since turned into a heated debate over managing the nation's trillion dollar student debt burden. Apr 25, 2019 George Freeman Tells Us How to Lead a Life in Jazz At age 92, the jazz guitarist is a living legend from Chicago’s first family of music. We pay him a visit. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Apr 25, 2019 The Hatchery Chicago Cooking Up Food and Jobs on the West Side There’s a new business incubator in Chicago that's cooking up some innovative food products on the West Side. And it’s the home for a culinary wizard’s passion project. Apr 25, 2019 ‘Hesburgh’ Studies Life, Work of Notre Dame’s Iconic ‘Father Ted’ A new documentary examines the legacy of legendary Notre Dame President Father Ted Hesburgh. We speak with the film’s director and producer. Apr 25, 2019 Former Illinois Legislative Inspector General Says Office is ‘Broken’ Former Illinois Legislative Inspector General Julie Porter called the office she used to run “broken” and said without changes the legislative inspector general is “a powerless role.” Apr 25, 2019 Is Ageism the Last Socially Acceptable ‘Ism?’ A New Book Argues Yes What does ageism look like in the workplace, and how much of a problem is it in the U.S.? A new book uncovers that and more. Apr 24, 2019 April 24, 2019 - Full Show Watch the April 24, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Apr 24, 2019 ‘Chicago Tonight’ Turns 35 On this date, 35 years ago, “Chicago Tonight” was born. Watch the premiere episode, featuring an interview with John Callaway and Mayor Harold Washington. Apr 24, 2019 Pritzker: ‘No Concerns’ About Investigation of Property Tax Appeal A novel approach to receiving a property tax break didn’t flush Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s chances at winning the 2018 election down the toilet. But he now faces a federal investigation into his property taxes. Apr 24, 2019 Report: NATO, at 70, Is ‘An Alliance in Crisis’ Earlier this month the North Atlantic Treaty Organization turned 70. A recent report says the alliance is in “crisis,” and a former U.S. ambassador to NATO says the biggest threat to the alliance may be the U.S. itself. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
