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) Nov 6, 2025 Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino Admitted He Lied About Firing Tear Gas, Tackling Protester: Federal Judge U.S. District Court Judge Sara Ellis is the second federal judge in the Northern District of Illinois to find that federal agents have presented unreliable testimony about their actions and the actions of Chicagoans in response to President Donald Trump’s mass deportation effort. Nov 5, 2025 Illinois Lawmakers Weigh in on $1.5B Funding Package Set to Reshape Chicago-Area Transit Illinois lawmakers last week signed off on a sweeping $1.5 billion transit funding package that reshapes how the CTA, Metra and Pace are run and funded. The plan also creates what’s called the Northern Illinois Transit Authority to oversee the transit agencies. 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 Nov 5, 2025 Nov. 5, 2025 - Full Show Community outcry after ICE agents pull a teacher from a day care. And state lawmakers approve at $1.5 billion transit funding bill. Nov 5, 2025 New Book Makes the Case for a Constitution That Was Intended to Be Amended Author and historian Jill Lepore’s new book examines the political gridlock that has left many voters disillusioned with both parties and skeptical of the government’s ability to solve problems. She suggests more frequent changes to the constitutional system as a possible alternative. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Nov 4, 2025 Nov. 4, 2025 - Full Show What a redistricting push in Illinois could mean for the midterms as voters in California consider redrawing districts. And a move to end automatic extensions of some immigrant work permits. Nov 4, 2025 What Redistricting Efforts Could Mean for Illinois Voters Republicans and Democrats are in an escalating national fight over congressional seats. Some members of Congress are pushing for Illinois to redraw its districts to get another Democratic seat. Nov 3, 2025 Nov. 3, 2025 - Full Show Some SNAP funds will be released as the government shutdown drags on. And meet the Adler Planetarium’s new president. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Nov 3, 2025 Adler Planetarium’s New President Shares Vision for Historic Museum: ‘It’s Key to Be Welcoming to All’ The museum is celebrating its own history as the first planetarium in the Western Hemisphere by preparing for its centennial celebration in 2030. Nov 3, 2025 Illinois Congressional Democrats React to Partial Release of SNAP Benefits, Ongoing Government Shutdown The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans has dragged into a new month. Oct 31, 2025 Week in Review: Transit Funding Package; Feds Charge Anti-ICE Protesters State lawmakers ride to the rescue for Chicago-area public transit. And federal prosecutors file charges against anti-immigration enforcement protesters. Oct 30, 2025 Health Insurance Costs Could Soar If Congress Doesn’t Extend Subsidies. Here’s What to Know Monthly premiums for 2026 plans are expected to be higher for those enrolling in ACA exchange plans because COVID-era subsidies are expiring. Oct 30, 2025 Oct. 30, 2025 - Full Show The government shutdown hits the 30-day mark — how it’s impacting both sides of the political aisle. And millions are bracing for higher health care costs if Congress fails to extend tax credits. Oct 30, 2025 Chicago Professors Analyze the Politics of the Government Shutdown: ‘There Is Building Pressure’ Thousands of federal workers have been furloughed, with thousands more still on the job without pay. Programs like SNAP are set to run dry of funding come Saturday. Oct 30, 2025 Pritzker Denounces Ramped Up Aggressive Immigration Enforcement Raids, Calls Federal Agents ‘Thugs’ “Our Chicagoland neighborhoods are being bombarded with tear gas, invaded by unidentified masked men in unmarked vehicles, thugs who are intimidating workers and children and grandparents, most of whom are Black or Brown, most of whom have committed no offense at all,” Gov. JB Pritzker said. Oct 29, 2025 Oct. 29, 2025 - Full Show The verdict is in for an Illinois sheriff’s deputy facing murder charges in the shooting of Sonya Massey. And what you should know as millions could soon lose food assistance benefits. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
