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 20, 2026 Oct. 20, 2026 - Full Show A preview of tonight’s U.S. Senate forum. And the history of one of Chicago’s most intimidating streets. Oct 20, 2026 WTTW News Explains: The History of Lower Wacker Drive Lower Wacker Drive might be the bane of the uninitiated Chicago motorist. But the underground road has a history dating back to 1909. 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 19, 2026 Oct. 19, 2026 - Full Show Candidates for Chicago mayor begin filing signatures to get on the February ballot. And Chicago hotel workers are on strike — they explain why. Oct 19, 2026 Illinois Leaders React to Shooting Plot at Aurora Hindu Temple, Call for Federal Hate Crime Investigation A malfunction with an AR-style rifle is likely all that stopped a potential mass shooting at a Hindu temple in west suburban Aurora earlier this month. Now local members of the Hindu community are saying more can be done to prevent future attacks. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Oct 19, 2026 Chicago Hotel Workers Expand Strike as They Negotiate Wages, Working Conditions About 85% of workers represented by UNITE HERE Local 1 voted to authorize a strike after more than 7,000 workers across 46 Chicago hotels were left without a contract as of Sept. 1. The workers include room attendants, cooks, dishwashers and other hospitality workers. Oct 19, 2026 Giannoulias, Quigley, Wilson — But Not Johnson — Among First to File Signatures Ahead of Chicago’s February Mayoral Election The first batch 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, waiting in line for hours among aspiring alderpeople, staff members, lawyers and candidates for other offices. Oct 16, 2026 Week in Review: Pritzker and Bailey Face Off; Massive Misconduct Settlement Approved JB Pritzker and Darren Bailey meet at WTTW for their only forum this election cycle. And Chicago City Council squares off over borrowing power — and approves a massive police misconduct settlement. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Oct 15, 2026 Oct. 15, 2026 - Full Show An exclusive TV interview with the CEO of JP Morgan Chase. And independent candidate Collin Corbett on his bid for Illinois governor. Oct 15, 2026 Collin Corbett on His Independent Campaign for Illinois Governor, Cutting Taxes and School Funding Political strategist Collin Corbett is running as an independent candidate for governor as he looks to fill a space he says has been created by polarizing political parties. Oct 15, 2026 Jamie Dimon, CEO of JP Morgan Chase, on Chicago Investments, Competitive Cities and a Corporate Head Tax With 14,000 employees and over $2 billion lent in Chicago over the past five years, JPMorgan Chase has a significant footprint in the city. CEO Jamie Dimon sat down with “Chicago Tonight” for an exclusive broadcast interview. Oct 14, 2026 As Pope Leo XIV Recovers From Surgery, Diagnosis Brings Attention to Lung Cancer Pope Leo XIV’s cancer diagnosis has been met with an outpouring of support from Catholics around the globe, praying for a quick and painless recovery. Oct 14, 2026 Oct. 14, 2026 - Full Show Takeaways from last night’s WTTW News governor’s forum. And reaction to Pope Leo’s lung cancer diagnosis. Oct 14, 2026 Foro de Noticias Entre Gobernadores de la WTTW El gobernante demócrata en ejercicio JB Pritzker y el contendiente republicano Darren Bailey se enfrentan en un foro en vivo en los estudios de WTTW. Oct 14, 2026 Cost to Resolve Lawsuits Tied to Disgraced Ex-CPD Detective Reynaldo Guevara Tops $473M, With 25 Lawsuits Pending The total cost of defending and resolving 32 lawsuits naming Guevara, who has been repeatedly accused of falsifying police reports, framing suspects and coercing witnesses, is now $472.8 million, according to a WTTW News analysis. Oct 13, 2026 WTTW News Governor Candidate Forum Democratic incumbent Gov. JB Pritzker and Republican challenger Darren Bailey face off in a live forum at WTTW studios. The candidates discuss the ideas and priorities they'd bring to the office. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
