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) Jun 5, 2017 Urban Nature: ‘The Intricate Ecology … of Vacant Lots’ Vacant city lots are often dismissed as derelict urban eyesores, but now some environmentalists are viewing these empty spaces as ecological opportunities. Jun 1, 2017 June 1, 2017 - Full Show Watch the June 1, 2017 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 Jun 1, 2017 Rauner: ‘We May Have to Resort to a Special Session’ Gov. Bruce Rauner sits down with Amanda Vinicky to talk about the next steps in Springfield. Jun 1, 2017 CPS Schools Fall Behind on Asbestos Removal, Univision Report Says A new report shows Chicago Public Schools has fallen behind on removing or encapsulating asbestos found in dozens of school buildings. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Jun 1, 2017 Chicago Reaction to Trump Withdrawing US From Paris Climate Agreement Chicago elected officials and environmental leaders react to President Trump's decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris climate accord. Jun 1, 2017 Community Garden Flourishes in North Lawndale A dramatic transformation in the Lawndale Triangle, after two years of hard work. “When you sit here, you feel a sense of peace,” said one community organizer. Jun 1, 2017 Author Laura Kipnis Takes Aim at Campus Sexual Mores Author Laura Kipnis joins Chicago Tonight for a conversation about her book “Unwanted Advances: Sexual Paranoia Comes to Campus.” Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Jun 1, 2017 Agency That Investigates Police Misconduct Undergoes Transformation In the wake of the 2014 shooting of Laquan McDonald, the Independent Police Review Authority, or IPRA, is being replaced by COPA—the Civilian Office of Police Accountability. Sharon Fairley, COPA’s chief administrator, joins us to discuss the transition. May 31, 2017 No Budget Vote on Deadline Day; Gridlock Extends into June It’s the 700th day of Illinois’ historic budget stalemate and the final day of the General Assembly’s scheduled spring session—and still no budget in sight. The Illinois House will now push budget negotiations into June, when rules change for passing legislation. May 31, 2017 May 31, 2017 - Full Show Watch the May 31, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight." May 31, 2017 Joe Ferguson Says Cash-Strapped City Could Save Millions With collective bargaining agreements covering more than 90 percent of city workers set to expire this year, a new report from the inspector general highlights millions in potential savings. May 31, 2017 Chicago Band Local H Opens for Metallica In April, veteran Chicago band Local H was announced as the winner of Metallica’s “Hit the Stage” contest. Now they’re adjusting to playing stadium shows. We speak with one of the founders of the band. May 31, 2017 Large-as-Life Dinosaurs Frighten and Fascinate at ‘Jurassic World’ A new exhibit aims to be an immersive experience that brings the 2015 movie and its gigantic reptilian stars to life. May 31, 2017 Chicago’s Fountains Make a Splash in New Book “Chicago’s Fabulous Fountains” details the history and curiosities behind some of the city’s aquatic art, from politically induced mischief to true crime stories. May 31, 2017 Ask Geoffrey: Lyric Opera’s Marquee Mystery Geoffrey Baer drops the curtain on an opera house mystery in this week’s edition of Ask Geoffrey. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
