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 7, 2017 18-Hour Documentary Explores Human Dimensions of Vietnam War Filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick speak with us about their new 10-part documentary series, “The Vietnam War.” Sep 7, 2017 Gov. Rauner Will Borrow $6 Billion to Pay off Illinois’ Debt Gov. Bruce Rauner agrees to refinance the state’s staggering backlog of unpaid bills. Illinois’ comptroller and treasurer weigh in. 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 7, 2017 Hurricane Irma Rips Through Caribbean, Florida Braces for Worst At least 10 people have died as a result of the Category 5 Hurricane Irma, a storm widely considered to be one of the worst on record. We speak with Univision Chicago anchor Érika Maldonado via Skype from Miami. Sep 6, 2017 Attorney General Madigan Sues Trump Administration to Protect ‘Dreamers’ President Donald Trump’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program has Illinois politicians at odds. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Sep 6, 2017 Sept. 6, 2017 - Full Show Watch the Sept. 6, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight." Sep 6, 2017 Chicago World Music Festival: Around the World in 13 Days If music is one of the best ways to get a taste of another culture, Chicago is in for a feast starting Friday. We get a preview. Sep 6, 2017 Debating DACA: Trump Gives Congress 6 Months to Find a Fix President Donald Trump has said he expects Congress to use the next six months to come up with a way to “legalize DACA.” But given the level of dysfunction in Congress, can that happen? Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Sep 6, 2017 Illinois Education Secretary Beth Purvis on School Funding Reform The state’s education secretary said Gov. Bruce Rauner agreed with 90 percent of the education funding bill known as SB1. Then he vetoed it. We discuss education funding reform with Beth Purvis. Sep 6, 2017 Illinois to Withhold Voter Data from Trump Administration, For Now Questions over President Donald Trump’s Advisory Commission on Election Integrity have caused anxiety on both sides of the aisle. But Illinois’ voter data will not be turned over, at least for now. Sep 6, 2017 Ask Geoffrey: Who’s Holding Up This Southeast Side Building? Since about 1915, a 7-foot-tall stone man has been shouldering a heavy burden on the corner of a Southeast Side building — more than hundred years without a break! But there’s some debate as to exactly who he is. Sep 6, 2017 The Nation’s Oldest African-American Women’s Golf Club Turns 80 There was once an extensive network of African-American golf leagues and clubs across the country. As the golf world opened up, most of them faded away. But one that remains is the Chicago Women’s Golf Club. We go for a visit. Sep 5, 2017 Sept. 5, 2017 - Full Show Watch the Sept. 5, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight." Sep 5, 2017 Chicago Builds Underground Tunnel to Fight Flooding in Albany Park After heavy storms, the Chicago River’s North Branch floods hundreds of homes on the Northwest Side. The Chicago Department of Transportation is now constructing a permanent flood-fighting weapon. We take a look. Sep 5, 2017 Understanding Court Oversight: New Lawsuit Seeks Police Reforms More on Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s lawsuit calling for court oversight of the Chicago Police Department. Sep 5, 2017 President Trump Ends DACA Program Local reaction the Trump administration’s announcement to end the program that protected those brought to the U.S. illegally as children. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
