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 5, 2017 Karen Lewis on School Funding Reform, Scholarships and Budgeting The head of the Chicago Teachers Union joins us with a report on the first day of school. Sep 5, 2017 Maziar Bahari on Education, Journalism and His Imprisonment in Iran The international reporter talks about making a movie based on his imprisonment in Iran, and his partnership with the United States Holocaust Memorial 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 Sep 5, 2017 Nursing Homes Fight to Block Lawsuits From Residents A proposed new rule backed by the Trump administration would make it harder for nursing home residents to sue in cases of neglect and abuse. We discuss nursing home residents’ right to sue with the AARP. Aug 31, 2017 Education Overhaul Becomes Law, Scholarship Plan Attracts Scrutiny At long last, Illinois has tossed its old method of funding schools in exchange for a formula that aims to send more state money to the poorer districts that need it most. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Aug 31, 2017 Aug. 31, 2017 - Full Show Watch the Aug. 31, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight." Aug 31, 2017 Gardening in Chicago: How to Maximize the Growing Season Summer days are drawing to an end, but gardeners looking to maximize the growing season have some options for planting, even as they harvest other crops. Aug 31, 2017 Emanuel’s Top Lawyer Discusses Lawsuit for Chicago Police Reform Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan sues for federal oversight of Chicago police reform—with the city’s blessing. We discuss the lawsuit. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Aug 31, 2017 John Mahoney, Francis Guinan Talk ‘The Rembrandt’ at Steppenwolf The veteran actors join us to discuss a new show opening Sept. 7 at Steppenwolf Theatre. Aug 31, 2017 Rick Telander Pledges Brain to Concussion Research The Chicago Sun-Times sports columnist, a former college football player, joins Carol Marin to discuss football safety, concussions and his recent decision to donate his brain to science. Aug 31, 2017 A Fresh Look at the Colossal Photography Archive at Columbia College Curators and students at Columbia College Chicago have devised a way to get viewers to reimagine the meaning of a photograph. Aug 30, 2017 Aug. 30, 2017 - Full Show Watch the Aug. 30, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight." Aug 30, 2017 Jim Durkin on School Funding Reform and Other Battles The Illinois House Republican leader speaks with Carol Marin about the school funding compromise and other battles in Springfield. Aug 30, 2017 With Education Funding Reform Comes a Squeeze for Chicago Taxpayers Exactly how much more money can Chicago homeowners expect to pay to fund Chicago teacher pensions? Aug 30, 2017 Guitar Artistry from Local Masters Fareed Haque and Goran Ivanovic Two of Chicago’s most celebrated guitar players join us in conversation and performance. Aug 30, 2017 Chicago Booth Review Explores How to Create Middle-Class Jobs The economy is adding jobs and unemployment is low, yet nearly 15 million Americans are on the hunt for full-time work. We discuss the job market with a Chicago Booth Review editor. Load More Thanks to our sponsors: