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) Dec 5, 2025 Week in Review: Chicago Budget Stalemate; Northwestern’s Controversial Deal Mayor Brandon Johnson says a rival budget plan put together by a group of alderpeople is a nonstarter. And the Cook County state’s attorney says it’s time to take a hard look at who gets released on electronic monitoring. Dec 5, 2025 Frank Gehry, the Most Celebrated Architect of His Time, Dies at 96 Frank Gehry’s fascination with modern pop art led to the creation of some of the most striking buildings ever constructed, including the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Chicago. 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 Dec 4, 2025 Northwestern Faculty, Students Divided Over $75M Settlement With Trump Administration Northwestern University has agreed to pay $75 million to the federal government. The settlement with the Trump administration would restore $790 million in federal research grants that were frozen earlier this year, and end investigations on discrimination. Dec 4, 2025 Dec. 4, 2025 - Full Show Northwestern University is set to get its research grants back after a controversial deal. And the Bears prepare for their biggest test yet. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Dec 4, 2025 James ‘Big Cat’ Williams on the Chicago Bears’ Winning Streak, Upcoming Packers Game This weekend the Chicago Bears face the Green Bay Packers. With nine wins and three losses so far this season, Bears fans are amped for what comes next. Dec 3, 2025 Dec. 3, 2025 - Full Show The Trump administration plans to exclude nursing as a professional degree — what that could mean for students. And the CDC is changing its longstanding stance on vaccines and autism. Dec 3, 2025 CDC Vaccine Guidance for Children Could Soon Change. Here’s What Illinois Doctors Are Saying An advisory committee overseen by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vaccine advisory board will meet Thursday to discuss the medical guidance of the hepatitis B vaccine, which is currently given at birth. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Dec 3, 2025 Trump Administration Moves to Exclude Nursing From Professional Degrees, Set New Student Loan Limits The proposal has drawn pushback from the nursing community, which argues the reclassification could limit students’ financial access to advanced nursing degrees. Dec 2, 2025 Dec. 2, 2025 - Full Show Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson rejects a rival budget proposal. And what you should know about crowd limits for one of your favorite holiday attractions. Dec 2, 2025 Mayor Johnson Rejects Rival Budget Proposal, Vowing to Veto Garbage Fee Hike Even as City Council members returned to City Hall on Tuesday after the Thanksgiving holiday, there is no clear path to a deal with just 28 days left before the deadline to avoid an unprecedented shutdown of city government. Dec 1, 2025 Dec. 1, 2025 - Full Show A look at where the negotiations over the city budget stand. And how local advocates are commemorating World AIDS Day. Dec 1, 2025 As Federal Government Declines to Recognize World AIDS Day, Local Advocates Emphasize Importance of Research and Prevention Started by the World Health Organization as a way to honor individuals who died in the epidemic, World AIDS Day raises international awareness about the ongoing public health crisis. Dec 1, 2025 Chicago’s Budget Director on State of Negotiations, New Revenue Plans Chicago Budget Director Annette Guzman joined “Chicago Tonight” to discuss the budget negotiations. Dec 1, 2025 Christkindlmarket Organizers and Chicago Officials Negotiating Capacity Compromise. Is a Change in Venue Next? After strictly limiting visitors, city officials said they are working with the Christkindlmarket's organizers to allow more people to enjoy the experience, safely. Nov 28, 2025 Week in Review: Consumer Spending, Budget Battles and the Impact of Tariffs As the holiday season hits, we’re looking at the economy — consumer spending, budget battles, and the impact of tariffs and immigration enforcement on local businesses. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
