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 13, 2026 Geoffrey Baer Explores Chicago’s Rail System in New Special Chicago’s rich culture and diversity can be attributed, in part, to the history of its intricate and expansive railway system. Apr 10, 2026 Week in Review: Calls to Invoke 25th Amendment; Big Moves in Chicago Basketball Illinois Democrats call for removing the president from office after he threatens to wipe out Iran. And planned May Day demonstrations have the Chicago Teachers Union and new CPS CEO at odds. 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 9, 2026 Coach House Ordinance Aimed at Housing Affordability Crisis Takes Effect in Chicago An ordinance allowing 34 of Chicago’s 50 wards to build additional dwelling units, or ADUs, took effect April 1. The ordinance permits Chicagoans to build small homes in their backyards, basements and attics and rent them out. Apr 9, 2026 Congressional Candidate Daniel Biss on Primary Win, State of the Democratic Party After last month’s win in the Democratic primary, congressional candidate and Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss is gearing up for the Nov. 3 general election, where he will face Republican John Elleson and independent Delila Barrera. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Apr 9, 2026 April 9, 2026 - Full Show Congressional candidate Daniel Biss on his primary win and what comes next. And City Council lifts its ban on coach houses in most of Chicago — what it could mean for affordable housing. Apr 8, 2026 April 8, 2026 - Full Show Could President Donald Trump’s own Cabinet remove him from office? And meet two local chefs who are James Beard Award finalists. Apr 8, 2026 Chicago James Beard Award Finalists on the Value of Challenging Yourself “I’m a perfectionist that doesn’t believe you can reach perfection,” chef Norman Fenton said. “A dish is never finished. It’s always evolving. It’s always taking a new form, so it’s never perfect. Never perfect. Always working on it.” Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Apr 8, 2026 Illinois Democrats Call for Removing Trump From Office After ‘Whole Civilization Will Die’ Threat to Iran Several Democratic elected officials in Illinois released statements on social media calling for Trump to be impeached, including calling for the 25th Amendment to be invoked. Apr 8, 2026 A ‘Millionaires’ Tax’ Could Raise Billions in Annual Revenue for Illinois: Study A new study from the Illinois Economic Policy Institute explores how a 3% surtax on Illinois residents earning $1 million or more per year could impact the state. Apr 7, 2026 April 7, 2026 - Full Show The debate over whether wealthy Illinois residents should be taxed at a higher rate. And we sit down with the state’s newest Supreme Court justice. Apr 7, 2026 Sanjay Tailor Is First Asian American Judge on Illinois Supreme Court, Solidifies First Majority-Minority Court “The way I see our role is not only to decide these very important issues for society, but also, perhaps more importantly, to ensure there is a high level of public confidence in the courts,” Justice Sanjay Tailor said. Apr 6, 2026 April 6, 2026 - Full Show A lawsuit filed by the family of a slain 13-year-old is set for trial. And Juliana Stratton on her bid for U.S. Senate. Apr 6, 2026 Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on Her US Senate Campaign, Health Care Funding and Raising Minimum Wage Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton was victorious in the March 17 primary election, making her the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate and pushing her closer to possibly taking over longtime U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin’s seat. Stratton faces former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Don Tracy in the Nov. 3 general election. Apr 6, 2026 Trial Starts in Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed by Family of 13-Year-Old Adam Toledo The trial got off to a slow start just days after the fifth anniversary of Adam’s death, which spurred outrage-fueled demonstrations and renewed calls for police reform. Apr 3, 2026 Week in Review: Johnson Moves to Oust Head of CHA Board; Arguments on Birthright Citizenship Mayor Brandon Johnson moves to oust the head of the Chicago Housing Authority’s board. And the U.S. Supreme Court casts a skeptical eye on the president’s plan to curtail birthright citizenship. Load More Thanks to our sponsors: