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 31, 2025 U.S. Rep. Danny Davis Not Running for 16th Term in Congress Davis, 83, will leave Congress as one of the most senior members of the House of Representatives and the ranking member of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support. Jul 30, 2025 Lily Tomlin and the Story of Billie Jean King — a Match Made for the Stage Legendary actor and comedian Lily Tomlin was in Chicago support “Billie Jean,” a play about another living legend — Billie Jean King, the groundbreaking champion of tennis and equality. 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 29, 2025 July 29, 2025 - Full Show Mayor Brandon Johnson says new taxes on large companies are on the table. And a fire at a homeless encampment reignites safety concerns. Jul 29, 2025 Advocates Push Back Against Cuts to Gender-Affirming Care for Minors: ‘This Care Is Life-Saving’ Some Chicago hospitals that have been on the forefront of providing gender-affirming care to patients under the age of 19 have pulled back on those services. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Jul 29, 2025 Fire at North Park Homeless Encampment Highlights Safety Concerns The encampment along the North Shore Channel is now set to be removed, possibly displacing dozens. Jul 29, 2025 Mayor Brandon Johnson Says New Taxes for Big Companies ‘On the Table’ to Help Fill Projected $1.2B Deficit “It’s on the table,” Mayor Brandon Johnson said Tuesday at a City Hall news conference. “Everything has to be on the table. Everything has to be on the table.” Jul 28, 2025 July 28, 2025 - Full Show Chicago’s persistent violent crime numbers finally take a downturn — we talk about why. Plus, a look at the city’s efforts to hold the Chicago Police Department accountable. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Jul 28, 2025 With Shootings and Homicides Down in Chicago, Advocates Say There’s Still Work to Be Done Chicago is seeing a historic drop in violent crime in the first half of the year. According to the Chicago Police Department, homicides and shootings are both down more than 30% in the first six months of the year compared to 2024. Jul 25, 2025 Week in Review: Johnson Seeks to Curb Smoking on CTA; City Invests in Shelter System Two notorious physicians-turned-fugitives wanted in Chicago live lavishly in Dubai. And Mayor Brandon Johnson tries to take aim at smoking on the CTA. Jul 24, 2025 July 24, 2025 - Full Show Consumer advocates push back over rising home insurance rates — what you should know. And is the city doing enough to protect birds from colliding into buildings? Jul 24, 2025 How a Gen Z Publishing Company Is Creating Space for Diverse Voices After writing his first novel at the age of 16, Aiden Branss started his own publishing company focused on young authors. Jul 24, 2025 State Farm’s Insurance Rate Increase Sparks Backlash From Advocates, Lawmakers Illinois homeowners could soon face a higher insurance bill. State Farm is raising its rates by 27% starting Aug. 15 — which could cost customers $475 more on average. Jul 24, 2025 At 1st City Council Hearing on Consent Decree in 15 Months, No Sign of Urgency Around Reform Push None of the alderpeople at the sparsely attended committee hearing pressed CPD officials about why the department had fully complied with just 16% of the court order known as the consent decree by the end of 2024, five years after it took effect. Jul 24, 2025 WTTW News Explains: What Are Chicago’s Alcohol Laws? We’ve got a lot of rules on the books governing when and where we can enjoy an adult beverage. WTTW News explains. Jul 23, 2025 Is a Bird-Friendly Building Ordinance Back on the Table? City Council Hearing Reignites Debate A Chicago City Council subject matter hearing reignited calls for an ordinance mandating bird-friendly building design requirements. “We know how to solve this, and for some reason we just haven’t,” said one speaker. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
