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) Mar 16, 2026 As Illinois Lawmakers Meet With Bears Staff, Hammond Mayor Still Pushing Potential Indiana Stadium Site The battle for the Bears may be headed to the fourth quarter. As the team looks to move on from its home at Soldier Field, a suitor has emerged across the state line: Hammond, Indiana. Mar 16, 2026 Mayor Brandon Johnson Meets With Men in Prison Working Toward Northwestern University Degrees More than 100 people gathered in Sheridan’s gymnasium, about 70 miles southwest of Chicago. Students of the Northwestern Prison Education Program, which offers undergraduate degrees to men incarcerated at Sheridan, their families and professors had the opportunity to speak with Mayor Brandon Johnson. 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 Mar 13, 2026 Week in Review: Election Day Preview, Tornado Recovery and Special Prosecutor Calls Three leading candidates in a contentious Senate fight and a host of other races make their closing arguments as Election Day fast approaches. Mar 12, 2026 March 12, 2026 - Full Show How are financial markets responding to news around the world? And the movie “Sinners” is up for 16 Oscars this weekend. How the film is sparking conversation around blues history. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Mar 12, 2026 The Market is ‘Volatile.’ How Should You Think About Your Investments Amid the Uncertainty? “Volatile” is the word many are using to describe the economy these days. How should you react to the ups and downs of the market? Mar 11, 2026 March 11, 2026 - Full Show At least two people are dead after tornadoes and severe weather hit the area. And the war in Iran is on Day 12 with no end in sight. Mar 11, 2026 Iran Targets Ships, Dubai Airport and Oil Facilities as Economic Concerns Mount Iran’s response to the surprise Israeli and U.S. bombardment that started 12 days ago has upended trade routes, choked supplies of fuel and fertilizer coming out of the Gulf and threatened air traffic through one of the world’s most-traveled regions. Both sides have dug in, hoping to outlast the other. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Mar 10, 2026 Working Across Borders, Great Lakes Leaders Plan for Region’s Future The Great Lakes provide water to hundreds of cities and tribal nations, from Chicago to Duluth to Toronto. Leaders are joining together to advocate for their shared needs and to protect the shared resources of the lakes. Mar 10, 2026 March 10, 2026 - Full Show Planning for the future of the Great Lakes. How TSA agents are faring after nearly a month without pay. And a look at why Latino arts organizations fall behind in financial support. Mar 10, 2026 Chicago Airports Brace for Spring Break Season as Partial Government Shutdown Leaves TSA Agents Without Pay TSA agents have been caught in the crossfire of a federal debate over reforms to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Mar 9, 2026 Democratic Senate Candidates Talk Iran War, Immigration Enforcement During WTTW News Debate With a little more than a week until the March 17 election, the debate hosted by WTTW News’ “Chicago Tonight” was the first after President Donald Trump launched the war against Iran that has already killed seven members of the U.S. military. Mar 9, 2026 Democratic Senate Candidate Forum - Full Show Three U.S. Senate candidates join "Chicago Tonight" in their last forum before the March 17 primary election. Robin Kelly, Raja Krishnamoorthi and Juliana Stratton on war powers, immigration and more. Mar 6, 2026 Week in Review: War on Iran Escalates; Thousands Pay Tribute to Jesse Jackson President Donald Trump bounces embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. And three former presidents are among the crowd of thousands paying tribute to the Rev. Jesse Jackson. Mar 6, 2026 ‘No Fight Too Small Nor Too Big’: Jesse Jackson Memorial Draws 3 Former Presidents, Thousands of Attendees Friday’s ceremony, billed as a “homegoing service,” served as a celebration of the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s life and achievements with singing, dancing and numerous speakers who reflected on the many ways Jackson impacted their lives. Mar 5, 2026 March 5, 2026 - Full Show Kristi Noem is out as the head of Homeland Security. And an effort to bring home the remains of missing U.S. service members. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
