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 17, 2019 Ask Geoffrey: Was There an Egg Factory in Bronzeville? A viewer says her uncle used to swipe eggs from a factory in Bronzeville in the 1940s or ‘50s. Chicago history eggs-pert Geoffrey Baer has the surprising answer to that and other questions in this encore edition of Ask Geoffrey. Apr 17, 2019 Why One Sociologist Says It’s Time for Black Women to Date White Men Cheryl Judice, the author of the new book “Interracial Relationships between Black Women and White Men,” tells us why she believes more black women should date outside their own race. 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 17, 2019 Dual Art Show at Intuit Makes Case for Art as Therapy This pair of art shows couldn’t be more different, highlighting a New Zealand artist who hasn’t spoken in more than 50 years; and two Chicago artists who fight addiction with creativity. Apr 17, 2019 Records: Kim Foxx Felt Office May Have Overcharged ‘Washed Up’ Smollett Weeks after recusing herself from the felony prosecution of “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx sent texts to her second-in-command about the case, saying it appeared the office was “overcharging” the actor. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Apr 16, 2019 Lawmakers Uneasy About Pritzker’s Pension Plans Illinois’ long-term pension debt tops $130 billion. What Gov. J.B. Pritzker plans to do – and what he won’t do – about that crushing burden. Apr 16, 2019 April 16, 2019 - Full Show Watch the April 16, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Apr 16, 2019 ‘Brotherland’ Photographer Documents Conflict, Life in Ukraine The young American photographer Brendan Hoffman tells us about his new show at the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Apr 16, 2019 Report: Amazon Employees Are Listening to Alexa Conversations Would you forgo your privacy for more effective technology? Owners of voice-activated home devices may need to start asking themselves that question. Apr 16, 2019 Rebuilding Notre Dame a ‘National Project’ for France A fire has devastated the 850-year-old cathedral in Paris. What will it take to rebuild the iconic structure? Chicago Tribune architecture critic Blair Kamin joins us in discussion. Apr 16, 2019 How Guano Islands Helped Build an American Empire The U.S. empire stretches farther than you may think. The new book “How to Hide an Empire” details America’s acquisition of foreign land. Apr 16, 2019 Why Illinois Spends So Much Money on School Administration Illinois spends more per pupil on school administration than almost every other state in the union, according to a new report. What the state is doing to address spending. Apr 16, 2019 ‘Pop Pulp!’ Illustrates Weird, Wonderful World of Mexican Pulp Art In recent years, illustrations from 1970s Mexican comic books have earned a dedicated following of fans and collectors. We visit a new pulp art show at a Chicago gallery. Apr 15, 2019 Will Illinois Blow Up its Tax System? We Ask State Lawmakers They’ll be faced with a lot of work when they reconvene from spring break. We discuss taxes, marijuana and meeting Chicago Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot with Illinois lawmakers from both sides of the aisle. Apr 15, 2019 Johnson Publishing Company Leaves Behind Rich Legacy After 77 years, the founding company of Ebony and Jet magazines will soon cease to exist. We talk with two former writers and editors about the history and legacy of Johnson Publishing. Apr 15, 2019 April 15, 2019 - Full Show Watch the April 15, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
