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) Jul 12, 2017 Lake Shore Drive Transformation Plan Ambitious, But Realistic? It is one of the city’s crown jewels, but parts of Lake Shore Drive have not been upgraded since before World War II. A new plan gives parts of the drive a real “wow” factor. Jul 12, 2017 Comptroller Susana Mendoza on State Budget While Illinois residents should expect to see a smaller paycheck in short order, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza says it will takes months for the increased revenue to truly buttress state coffers. 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 Jul 12, 2017 Illinois’ Public University Problem: NEIU, GSU Presidents Weigh In Illinois legislators have finally passed a budget, but the impasse did not leave the state’s public universities unscathed: faculty and staff were laid off, student enrollment dwindled and bond ratings were downgraded. Jul 12, 2017 AT&T Looks Forward to End of Landlines In Illinois, Opponents Cry Foul After intense lobbying in Springfield, lawmakers this month passed legislation that could ultimately disconnect 1.2 million landline users in Illinois. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Jul 12, 2017 Restoration of Unity Temple Revives Glory of Wright’s ‘Little Jewel Box’ One of Frank Lloyd Wright’s finest public buildings is ready for the public again. We take a look inside the restoration of Unity Temple. Jul 12, 2017 Chicago Astronomer to Create Plan for Human Exploration of Mars Adler Planetarium astronomer Lucianne Walkowicz will spend the next year figuring out how humans can get along while exploring one of the more curious planets in our solar system: Mars. Jul 11, 2017 Preckwinkle: Cook County Layoffs Coming After Soda Tax Stalled Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced that thousands of layoffs will start next week as an appeals court Monday dealt a blow to the new tax. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Jul 11, 2017 July 11, 2017 - Full Show Watch the July 11, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight." Jul 11, 2017 Blair Kamin Deconstructs Potential Chicago Pedway Upgrades Chicago Tribune architecture critic Blair Kamin analyzes a new report that envisions new uses and upgrades for Chicago’s Pedway. Jul 11, 2017 Investigation Questions Whether District Meets Needs of Bilingual Students Chicago Public Schools students who are still learning the English language are overwhelmingly not getting the support they need, according to an investigation by the Chicago Reporter. Jul 11, 2017 WBEZ Examines the Cost of Reducing Violence Through Jobs How to reduce shootings in Chicago? One possible answer: jobs. But how much would that cost? WBEZ reporter Chip Mitchell crunched the numbers. Jul 11, 2017 ‘Chicago Monumental’ Shines Light on City’s Public Art You’ve heard Chicago described as the City of Big Shoulders and the City of Neighborhoods. Writer and photographer Larry Broutman offers yet another nickname: the City of Monuments. Learn why. Jul 11, 2017 In Illinois, Marijuana Laws Struggle to Keep Up With Times As legislators in Springfield debate the future of marijuana, some believe there is a major disconnect between Illinois’ laws and shifting public opinion. Jul 11, 2017 Illinois Rep. Steven Andersson Deposed as House GOP Floor Leader He broke from Republican ranks in Springfield last week. Now, state Rep. Steven Andersson has been asked to step down as GOP floor leader. He joins us in discussion. Jul 10, 2017 State Budget Passes. Now What? The new state budget includes significant cuts and a higher income tax. So now what? We address some lingering questions about the fiscal health of the state—and the city. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
