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) Jul 10, 2019 Illinois Betting on a Rapid Pace for Casino Expansion State legislators laid out a rapid pace in the new gambling expansion law that will give Illinois six new casinos, including one in Chicago – so fast that it appears the state is already struggling to keep up. Jul 10, 2019 Spotlight Politics: Murky Waters of Lead Pipe Debate Mayor Lori Lightfoot wades into the murky waters of the lead pipe debate. Our politics team takes on that story and more in our weekly roundtable. 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 10, 2019 Drawing History: Chicago Tribune Editorial Cartoonist on Slowing Down After a decade commenting on news for the Chicago Tribune, editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis is stepping back from the daily grind. He joins us. Jul 10, 2019 Illinois Officials Urge Preparedness Following California Earthquakes In the aftermath of two major earthquakes that shook southern California last week, officials in Illinois are urging residents to prepare themselves and their homes in the event of a similar incident. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Jul 10, 2019 Geoffrey Baer Reflects on Frank Lloyd Wright World Heritage Designation Eight buildings by famed American architect Frank Lloyd Wright were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Geoffrey Baer walks us through the designation and the Wright sites. Jul 10, 2019 Juror’s Courtroom Exit Highlights Peculiarity of Brendt Christensen Trial Defense attorneys called a juror’s actions this week “unprecedented” and sought a mistrial on Wednesday. That request was denied, but the walkout marks one more oddity in the high-profile case. Jul 10, 2019 Chicago’s ‘Queen of Tape’ Makes Art with Duct Tape When most people see a roll of duct tape, they probably see a drab, everyday object that’s occasionally useful for fixing stuff. Anna Dominguez is different. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Jul 9, 2019 Lead Concerns Halt Chicago Water Meter Installations Chicago’s water meter installation program is on an indefinite hold after new data showed an increased level of lead in some metered homes. Jul 9, 2019 Mary Zimmerman Reimagines ‘The Music Man’ at Goodman Theatre “The Music Man” marches into the Goodman Theatre. Tony Award-winning director Mary Zimmerman gives us details on the big parade. Jul 9, 2019 Bob Fosse’s ‘Riff Brothers’ Dance Partner Gives Old Routine New Life As a teen, Charlie Grass was Bob Fosse’s dance partner. Now at age 91, he’s teaching their old routines to young Chicago dancers. Jul 9, 2019 Shedd Kayak Trips Encourage Paddlers to Explore and Restore Chicago River Restoring the Chicago River has been a project many decades in the making. One of many organizations taking part in that effort offers a water-level view of the work underway. We go for a look. Jul 9, 2019 Climate Scientist Swaps NASA for School of the Art Institute Meet Dr. Mika Tosca, a scientist who traded a job at NASA’s renowned Jet Propulsion Lab to teach climate science to art and design students in Chicago. Jul 9, 2019 Pilsen Parishioners Fight to Save Historic St. Adalbert Church On Sunday, the final mass at St. Adalbert church in Pilsen is set to take place, but supporters of the church vow to appeal the closure. Jul 9, 2019 County Commission Hopes to Increase 2020 Census Participation A look at what Cook County is doing to help ensure a full and accurate census count in 2020 – with our without a citizenship question. Jul 9, 2019 July 9, 2019 - Full Show Watch the July 9, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
