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) Oct 9, 2025 Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks National Guard Deployment in Chicago Area A federal judge is set to decide Thursday whether to block President Donald Trump from deploying 200 members of the Texas National Guard alongside 300 members of the Illinois National Guard to the Chicago area. Oct 9, 2025 Planned Parenthood of Illinois CEO on the Future of Reproductive Care Amid Federal Threats Illinois health care providers are bracing for more patients after Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin paused abortions last week. Local organizations like Planned Parenthood of Illinois have said they anticipate an uptick in out-of-state patients and are preparing to meet the increased demand. 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 8, 2025 Donald Trump Says Brandon Johnson, JB Pritzker ‘Should Be in Jail’ Over Chicago Police Response to ICE Protests Trump’s comments, posted to his social media platform, came a day after 200 Texas National Guard troops under the command of federal officials arrived at a military facility near Joliet over the vehement objections of Pritzker and Johnson. Oct 7, 2025 Chicago Organizers Feel Whiplash as Trump Administration Freezes Funding for Red Line Extension Local organizers who have been working on the project for more than 30 years said the Red Line extension is essential for those who live in “transportation deserts” on the Far South Side of the city. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Oct 7, 2025 Oct. 7, 2025 - Full Show National Guard members arrive in the Chicago area. And the Trump administration moves to withhold federal funding for Chicago’s Red Line extension — a look at the impact. Oct 7, 2025 ‘We’re in Limbo’: Chicago’s Federal Workers Talk Government Shutdown, Working Without Pay The federal government entered its sixth day of a shutdown Tuesday, leaving hundreds of thousands of employees furloughed. Oct 6, 2025 Oct. 6, 2025 - Full Show One on one with Mayor Brandon Johnson on National Guard troops in Illinois, immigration enforcement and more. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Oct 6, 2025 ‘In No Way Are We Going to Accept This’: Johnson Vows to Resist Trump’s National Guard Deployment “We’re not going to be intimidated in Chicago,” Mayor Brandon Johnson said. “It’s my responsibility to stand up to tyranny and to make sure that we are defending the people of this city.” Oct 3, 2025 Week in Review: Federal Agents Patrol Downtown; Chicago Bears Seek Public Funding Another week of aggressive immigration raids — including patrols on peaceful downtown streets. And the Trump administration wants to pause $2.1 billion in infrastructure funding for Chicago. Oct 3, 2025 It’s Pumpkin Spice Season. These Chicago-Area Coffee Shops Are Serving Up Fall Favorites While it may not feel like fall yet, pumpkin spice season has arrived. Get your fall-themed beverage fix at these local businesses. Oct 2, 2025 Oct. 2, 2025 - Full Show More demand for legal aid amid ramped-up immigration enforcement. And the Chicago Fire stadium project is moving forward — despite some concerns from residents. Oct 2, 2025 Approval of New Chicago Fire Stadium at The 78 Has Some Community Members Concerned The stadium is set to hold 22,000 fans and is expected to break ground in early 2026 with hopes of it being ready in time for the 2028 season. Oct 1, 2025 Jane Goodall, Conservationist Renowned for Chimpanzee Research and Environmental Advocacy, Has Died at 91 Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee field research and globe-spanning environmental advocacy, has died. She was 91. Sep 30, 2025 Sept. 30, 2025 - Full Show Officials in Broadview are calling out ICE agents, saying they’re putting residents in harm’s way. And a potential government shutdown is just hours away. Sep 30, 2025 ‘America’s Test Kitchen’ Hits the Road With Fall Tour, New Cocktail Recipe Book “America’s Test Kitchen” has been at it for 25 years — with hosts trying out different cooking techniques, reviewing kitchen gadgets and perfecting recipes. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
