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) Jul 24, 2019 Spotlight Politics: Has Madigan’s Political Luck Run Out? Why are allies of House Speaker Michael Madigan writing checks to an ousted campaign operative? Our politics team weighs in on that and more in our weekly roundtable. Jul 24, 2019 Chalk Artist Nate Baranowski is Transforming Chicago Sidewalks We hit the streets to check out some 3D art that might catch you by surprise if you don’t watch where you’re going. 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 Jul 24, 2019 Illinois Faces Challenges in Reaching Renewable Energy Goals By 2025, at least 25% of the Illinois’ energy must come from renewable sources, like wind or solar. But projections by the Illinois Power Agency find that without changes to current policy, the state could fall short. Jul 24, 2019 Lightfoot’s Ethics, Workplace Initiatives Unanimously Pass City Council Two key initiatives of Mayor Lori Lightfoot were put to the test Wednesday, and the unanimous passage of each shows that Chicago’s new mayor has command over City Council. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Jul 24, 2019 Mueller Dismisses Trump’s Claims of Russia Probe Exoneration Robert Mueller on Wednesday bluntly dismissed President Donald Trump’s claims of total exoneration in the federal probe of Russia’s 2016 election interference, telling Congress he explicitly did not clear the president of obstructing his investigation. Jul 24, 2019 July 24, 2019 - Full Show Watch the July 24, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Jul 23, 2019 50 Years After Moon Landing, Billionaires Back Grandiose Visions for Space Could Jeff Bezos’ vision of giant rotating habitats one day support millions of people in space? We speak with two experts about humankind’s future in space. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Jul 23, 2019 Aldermen Weigh in on Chicago Casino Locations, City Labor Law Alds. Gilbert Villegas (36th Ward), Nicholas Sposato (38th Ward) and Jason Ervin (28th Ward) discuss casino locations and other pressing City Council news. Jul 23, 2019 Chicago Mayor, Clerk Move to Lighten ‘Crushing’ Vehicle Fines Getting a parking ticket is an annoying part of city life for most Chicago residents and visitors. But for some people, it can be life-altering. Jul 23, 2019 What Will Chicago Look Like in 2050? A Look at CMAP’s Long-Range Plan Erin Aleman doesn’t have a crystal ball, but she has a pretty good idea of what Chicago and the surrounding area will look like 30 years from now. Jul 23, 2019 Festival inspired by Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ Returns to Chicago Comic book lovers, pop culture fanatics and art and tech enthusiasts are flocking to McCormick Place this weekend for the Afro-futuristic celebration Wakandacon. We get a preview of this year’s fest. Jul 23, 2019 The ‘Adaptable House’ Aimed at Easing Chicago’s Affordable Housing Crunch A recently completed design competition is now working with a developer to take its winning entry from concept to construction in two vacant, city-owned lots. Jul 23, 2019 July 23, 2019 - Full Show Watch the July 23, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Jul 22, 2019 Illinois GOP Denounces Controversial Facebook Post Amid War of Words From President Donald Trump’s tweets to a Facebook post on the page of the Illinois Republican County Chairmen’s Association, we discuss the widening political divide and what constitutes racism. Jul 22, 2019 Mayor, Aldermen Negotiate Fair Workweek Ordinance Should larger Chicago companies be required to let employees know of their work schedules two weeks ahead of time? Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
