Shows Chicago Tonight Week in Review SORT Order Oldest First Newest First FILTER Date Range Start date End date Category - Any - Arts & Entertainment Business Crime & Law Education Health Politics Science & Nature Sports Keyword(s) Oct 27, 2026 Evanston Families Are Pushing Back Against District’s Plan to Close Two Schools Evanston/Skokie School District 65 announced the potential closures earlier this month as a result of an ongoing financial crisis in the district. Oct 26, 2026 Oct. 26, 2026 - Full Show It’s the last day of filing for candidates who want to appear on Chicago’s February ballot. And Northwestern students make history behind bars. 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 Oct 26, 2026 Chicago Students React to Recent Reports of Sexual Assault on College Campuses Incidents of sexual assault on college campuses are making national headlines after a former student at Cornell University filed a lawsuit last month alleging she was gang raped in a fraternity house in 2024. Oct 26, 2026 Women at Logan Prison Make History Graduating From Northwestern University. Meet Some of the Class The women are part of the Northwestern Prison Education Program, which offers coursework taught by university faculty — including classes in political science, psychology and history. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Oct 26, 2026 Mendoza, Cardenas, Pappas Among Last to File Signatures Ahead of Chicago’s February Mayoral Election The final group of candidates seeking to deny Mayor Brandon Johnson a second term each filed tens of thousands of signatures Monday to officially get on the Feb. 23 ballot, solidifying the race for Chicago mayor. Oct 23, 2026 Week in Review: Mayoral Hopefuls File Signatures; Johnson Unveils Budget Proposal Mayoral hopefuls line up to get their name on the ballot — how is the race shaping up so far? And the incumbent lays out his vision for the city budget. Oct 22, 2026 Oct. 22, 2026 - Full Show Whitfield Harrington Jr. on his bid for U.S. Senate. And actor John C. Reilly brings his vaudeville-style show to Chicago. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Oct 22, 2026 John C. Reilly Coming Home to Chicago With ‘Mister Romantic’ at Steppenwolf Actor John C. Reilly has had a storied career — from pulling at people’s heart strings in the film adaptation of the musical “Chicago” to making comedy classics like “Step Brothers.” Now, he’s touring with his own vaudeville show aptly named “Mister Romantic.” Oct 22, 2026 Whitfield Harrington Jr. on His US Senate Run, Polarizing Politics and Free Community College Third-party candidate Whitfield Harrington Jr. is running as the nominee for the American Center Party, which he calls a middle ground for Illinoisans who are unsatisfied with polarizing politics. Oct 22, 2026 Chicago DJ Sam Chatman, Known as the Godfather of Steppin’, Dies at 85 Chicago steppin’ originated in the 1940s as a style of dancing called bopping, but evolved into steppin’ after Chatman noticed a friend breaking away from his partner and walking back toward her. Chatman then took to the mic and encouraged his friend to “step on.” Oct 21, 2026 Oct. 21, 2026 - Full Show Mayor Brandon Johnson unveils his budget plan — taking another crack at a corporate head tax. We explain what else is in it. Oct 21, 2026 Johnson Touts $17.6B Proposed Budget for 2027: ‘Let Us Plant the Seeds of a Fair Chicago’ Mayor Brandon Johnson unveiled his proposed $17.6 billion 2027 spending plan Wednesday. Oct 21, 2026 Foro de WTTW News sobre el Senado de Estados Unidos Este 3 de noviembre, los votantes de Illinois tendrán una decisión importante: elegir quién va a reemplazar al senador Dick Durbin, quien se retira después de 30 años en el cargo. Oct 20, 2026 WTTW News U.S. Senate Forum U.S. Senate candidates talk affordability, immigration, healthcare and more in a WTTW News forum. Hear from Democratic Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and Republican Don Tracy. Oct 20, 2026 Stratton, Tracy Face Off in Lone Forum Over Immigration, Tariffs and Minimum Wage Juliana Stratton and Don Tracy are vying to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, who will end his political career in January after 30 years in the Senate. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
