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 7, 2025 April 7, 2025 - Full Show What the new round of tariffs means for your wallet. And the impact of federal funding cuts on local libraries. Apr 7, 2025 How Federal Funding Cuts to Libraries Could Impact Illinois Communities According to the American Library Association, more than 77% of rural public libraries are the only source of free public access to computers and the internet in their communities. 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 7, 2025 Trump Threatens More Tariffs on China as Global Markets Shudder Over How Much Pain Economy Can Take The U.S. president has shown few signs of backing down on tariffs despite the mounting pressure in the financial markets. His commitment to tariffs could have devastating effects for the global economy, even though Trump is banking that it will ultimately pay off with manufacturing jobs. Apr 4, 2025 Week in Review: Chicago Teachers Poised to Approve New Contract; Trump Tariffs Tank Global Stock Markets Stocks plummet after Trump’s sweeping tariffs. And after a long year of negotiations, Chicago teachers have a tentative contract deal. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Apr 3, 2025 Pritzker Hopes Trade Mission to Mexico Sparks New Investment Despite Tariffs Mexico was Illinois’ second-largest export market in 2024 with $32 billion worth of goods being sent to the country. Another $19 billion worth of Mexican goods came to Illinois that year, making the country Illinois’ third-largest import market. Apr 2, 2025 CTU Delegates Approve Contract Proposal, Setting Stage for Membership Ratification Vote Wednesday’s vote comes two days after the union announced it had reached a tentative agreement with Chicago Public Schools following nearly a year of bargaining. Apr 1, 2025 April 1, 2025 - Full Show The Chicago Teachers Union reaches a tentative contract deal — we explore what’s in it. And Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on her decision to run for a fifth term. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Apr 1, 2025 Chicago Teachers Have a Tentative Contract Agreement. From Pay Raises to Class Sizes, Here’s What It Includes CTU leaders called the four-year deal a “historic achievement” that represents the fulfillment of promises Mayor Brandon Johnson made to transform CPS into a school district that offers a well-rounded education to every Chicago child and security to its employees. Apr 1, 2025 Ronan Farrow on Journalism, Diplomacy and New Project ‘Not a Very Good Murderer’ Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Ronan Farrow has uncovered stories of sexual harassment and assault, chronicled the decline of America’s soft power and explored how powerful people try to track and manipulate journalists. Apr 1, 2025 Retirement Not in Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle’s Lexicon “If I didn’t do this job, I’d pick another one and it wouldn’t be as interesting or challenging or as impactful,” said Toni Preckwinkle, who has led Cook County since 2010. Mar 31, 2025 March 31, 2025 - Full Show The Trump administration is blocking millions in funding for Illinois health programs. And the U.S. Postal Service is facing massive cuts that could impact you. Mar 31, 2025 Illinois, Cook County Public Health Leaders Say Federal Funding Cuts Came With Little Notice State officials say the Trump administration is pulling back $477 million aimed at preventing infectious disease and treating mental health and substance abuse issues. Mar 31, 2025 Postal Workers Union Pushes Back on Potential USPS Cuts and Outlines Impact on Illinois Residents The United States Postal Service has been facing a slew of challenges for years following the rise of the internet and a subsequent decline in physical mail. And things recently got even more complicated. Mar 28, 2025 Week in Review: CTU Close to a Deal; Signal Group Chat Debacle Chicago teachers appear close to a contract deal. Fallout over a shocking national security breach. And Sen. Dick Durbin's political future. Mar 25, 2025 March 25, 2025 - Full Show Calls for firings after Trump Cabinet members discuss sensitive war plans in a group chat. And debate over whether families who homeschool should face more oversight. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
