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) Apr 3, 2017 April 3, 2017 - Full Show Watch the April 3, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight." Apr 3, 2017 For These Chicago Kids, Time is ‘Write’ for Cursive Clubs It’s rarely taught in schools anymore, so kids today are joining cursive clubs. But a state legislator is moving to once again make cursive lessons mandatory. 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 Apr 3, 2017 Documentary Puts Legendary Chicago Bluesman in Spotlight Celebrating the life and musical legacy of Chicago blues legend Sam Lay. Apr 3, 2017 Viewer Feedback: ‘There Are No Plans’ Does President Donald Trump have a plan for Chicago violence? We hear from viewers. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Apr 3, 2017 MSNBC’s Chris Hayes on Why Some Americans Live in ‘A Colony in a Nation’ The Emmy Award-winning television host writes about the drastic disparities between black and white Americans in his just-published book. Mar 30, 2017 March 30, 2017 - Full Show Watch the March 30, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight." Mar 30, 2017 Viewer Feedback: ‘Chicago State is a Proven, Repeated Failure’ Viewers reflect on Chicago State University’s crisis, WBEZ reporter Natalie Moore’s report on the Chicago Housing Authority, and the ethics of zoos. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Mar 30, 2017 Gaelynn Lea Strikes a Chord with ‘Tiny Desk’ Win, Advocacy Work The violinist and songwriter beat more than 6,000 entrants to be the ultimate winner of NPR’s 2016 Tiny Desk Contest. Mar 30, 2017 Mental Health Workers Tackle Unseen Effects of Chicago Violence The staggering violence in some Chicago neighborhoods can't be measured by statistics alone. Mental health workers discuss the impact of repeated violence – and how to treat it. Mar 30, 2017 New Nonprofit Gives Needy Kids Clothes They Can Be Proud Of “Our model is that quality equals dignity. We want kids on the other end who are receiving these coats or shoes or pants to feel proud to wear them,” said Cradles to Crayons Executive Director Bernard Cherkasov. Mar 30, 2017 Police Union Chief on Talks with President Trump During a meeting this week with police union leaders from across the country, President Donald Trump reportedly asked Dean Angelo, the head of Chicago’s police union, “What’s going on in Chicago?” Mar 30, 2017 Moody’s Predicts Doom If Illinois Doesn’t Pass Budget by Spring Reports from credit ratings agencies aren’t typically considered thrilling reads. But the latest one from Moody’s is so ominous, it ought to give taxpayers, or at least state lawmakers elected to represent them, the shivers. Mar 29, 2017 Legislators Propose Alternatives to ‘Grand Bargain’ Nearly three months after Senate leaders unveiled a so-called “grand bargain,” the gridlock in Springfield has only intensified. Now, Democrats and Republicans are coming forward with their own alternative platforms. Mar 29, 2017 City Proposes Municipal ID Program Don't have a drivers’ license or other form of official documentation? Chicago may soon be issuing municipal IDs to provide documentation to undocumented immigrants, ex-offenders and the homeless. Mar 29, 2017 JB Skating: Chicago’s Smoothest Creation In 1971, Calvin Small and two friends started roller skating a little differently than everyone around them. It caught on. And now, JB skating is known all over the country. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
