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 10, 2018 Anxious About Exclamation Points? You’re Not Alone The Wall Street Journal recently examined email and text anxiety caused by the “tyranny of the exclamation point.” We discuss the punctuation phenomenon. Sep 6, 2018 Sept. 6, 2018 - Full Show Watch the Sept. 6, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” 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 6, 2018 Chicago Police to Document When They Point a Gun The city and state reach agreement on a plan to track instances in which Chicago police officers point a gun at someone. But not everyone’s happy about it. Sep 6, 2018 Aldermen Discuss Priorities for Mayor’s Next 9 Months Now that the mayor is out of the race, Chicago aldermen talk about what that could mean for the coming months – and beyond. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Sep 6, 2018 The Battle Over Judge Brett Kavanaugh Former U.S. Supreme Court clerks weigh in on Brett Kavanaugh’s raucous confirmation hearings – and his chances for confirmation. Sep 6, 2018 Skateboarders Grapple with Adulthood in New Documentary ‘Minding the Gap’ A new film looks at skateboarding as an escape from violence and boredom for three friends in Rockford, Illinois. We speak with director Bing Liu. Sep 6, 2018 New Teacher Finds Affirmation on First Day of School As a new school year gets underway at Chicago Public Schools, we visit a first-year teacher who has her own share of first-day jitters – and excitement for what lies ahead. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Sep 5, 2018 Van Dyke Case: Protesters Call for Justice as Murder Trial Begins Four years after the fatal shooting of Laquan McDonald, the trial of Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke, who is charged with his murder, is underway. Scenes from day one of the trial. Sep 5, 2018 Sept. 5, 2018 - Full Show Watch the Sept. 5, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Sep 5, 2018 What’s Next for Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel? He stunned the city with his decision to not seek a third term, leaving everyone wondering: what’s next? A discussion with Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Sep 5, 2018 Should Horse-Drawn Carriages Be Banned in Chicago? A proposal in City Council would end a tourist industry that’s operated in the city for nearly 40 years. Supporters and opponents weigh in. Sep 5, 2018 Candidates for Chicago Mayor Face Tough Path to Ballot, City Hall The mayor’s surprise announcement has triggered a flurry of speculation about new candidates. But running for office successfully is far more complicated than shaking hands and raising money. Sep 4, 2018 Mayor Emanuel Won’t Run for Re-election. What That Means for Candidates. Winning a third term wasn’t ever going to be easy for Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. But the dynamics of the race quickly went topsy-turvy with Emanuel’s announcement that he won’t be on the 2019 ballot. Sep 4, 2018 Community Reaction to Mayor Emanuel’s Announcement From issues of police and violence, to community development and education, an assessment of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s legacy. Sep 4, 2018 Emanuel Stuns Chicago, Rocks Mayor’s Race What does the mayor’s decision to not seek re-election mean to challengers – and potential challengers – in the 2019 race? Local political reporters weigh in. Load More Thanks to our sponsors: