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) Apr 16, 2019 Lawmakers Uneasy About Pritzker’s Pension Plans Illinois’ long-term pension debt tops $130 billion. What Gov. J.B. Pritzker plans to do – and what he won’t do – about that crushing burden. Apr 16, 2019 April 16, 2019 - Full Show Watch the April 16, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” 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 Apr 16, 2019 ‘Brotherland’ Photographer Documents Conflict, Life in Ukraine The young American photographer Brendan Hoffman tells us about his new show at the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art. Apr 16, 2019 Report: Amazon Employees Are Listening to Alexa Conversations Would you forgo your privacy for more effective technology? Owners of voice-activated home devices may need to start asking themselves that question. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Apr 16, 2019 Rebuilding Notre Dame a ‘National Project’ for France A fire has devastated the 850-year-old cathedral in Paris. What will it take to rebuild the iconic structure? Chicago Tribune architecture critic Blair Kamin joins us in discussion. Apr 16, 2019 How Guano Islands Helped Build an American Empire The U.S. empire stretches farther than you may think. The new book “How to Hide an Empire” details America’s acquisition of foreign land. Apr 16, 2019 Why Illinois Spends So Much Money on School Administration Illinois spends more per pupil on school administration than almost every other state in the union, according to a new report. What the state is doing to address spending. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Apr 16, 2019 ‘Pop Pulp!’ Illustrates Weird, Wonderful World of Mexican Pulp Art In recent years, illustrations from 1970s Mexican comic books have earned a dedicated following of fans and collectors. We visit a new pulp art show at a Chicago gallery. Apr 15, 2019 Will Illinois Blow Up its Tax System? We Ask State Lawmakers They’ll be faced with a lot of work when they reconvene from spring break. We discuss taxes, marijuana and meeting Chicago Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot with Illinois lawmakers from both sides of the aisle. Apr 15, 2019 Johnson Publishing Company Leaves Behind Rich Legacy After 77 years, the founding company of Ebony and Jet magazines will soon cease to exist. We talk with two former writers and editors about the history and legacy of Johnson Publishing. Apr 15, 2019 April 15, 2019 - Full Show Watch the April 15, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Apr 15, 2019 Chicago Developer Linked to Ald. Burke Faces Bribery Charge from US Attorney Federal prosecutors allege a Chicago developer steered business to 14th Ward Ald. Ed Burke in exchange for Burke’s help getting a City Hall permit. Apr 15, 2019 Bright Idea from Longtime Professor Brings Neon Art to Rogers Park Have you ever wanted to make your own neon sign? You may soon be in luck. Neon artists, led by a 30-year veteran of the School of the Art Institute, plan to offer art classes and studio space on the North Side. Apr 15, 2019 Best-Selling Author Shares Planner for Life’s Biggest Eventuality: Death Author and journalist Katy Butler tells us about her new book, “The Art of Dying Well: A Practical Guide to a Good End of Life.” Apr 15, 2019 CPS Teacher Charged With Battery After Incident With Student Spencer Technology Academy teacher Myra Timms, 33, is facing a misdemeanor battery charge after she allegedly made physical contact with one of her male students last week. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
