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) Feb 13, 2019 Behind the Curtain of the Joffrey’s Newest Production, ‘Anna Karenina’ For the first time in its history, the Joffrey Ballet cues up an entirely new score for its daring new production. We get a peek at the company’s creative process – and personalities. Feb 13, 2019 Candidate Forum: Chicago City Treasurer Hopefuls Face Off The Chicago mayor’s race is getting a lot of attention, but it’s not the only contested citywide race in the Feb. 26 election. Meet the candidates running to replace outgoing Treasurer Kurt Summers. 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 Feb 13, 2019 Presidential Hopeful Pete Buttigieg Talks 2020, New Memoir The South Bend, Indiana, mayor tells us about his new memoir “Shortest Way Home” – and why his eyes are set on the White House. Feb 12, 2019 Feb. 12, 2019 - Full Show Watch the Feb. 12, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Feb 12, 2019 Illinois Holocaust Museum Opens Exhibit on American Slave Trade Rare objects from a New Orleans historical group are now on display at the Illinois Holocaust Museum. We get an early look at the exhibition “Purchased Lives.” Feb 12, 2019 FDA Assessing Risks of Vaginal Mesh Amid Thousands of Lawsuits More than 100,000 women are suing manufacturers over painful complications from surgical mesh, which is implanted in the vaginal wall to treat urinary incontinence and other health issues. Feb 12, 2019 Of Mice and Men in Space: Chicago Researchers Helping NASA Prepare for Mars An ongoing NASA study aided by Northwestern researchers sent mice into orbit with the goal of learning more about the physiological effects of living in space. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Feb 12, 2019 Amid Blackface Scandals, 2 Black Comedians Share Their Perspectives As the fallout over Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s yearbook scandal continues, a look at recent examples of blackface in comedy again raises the question of whether the practice is ever permissible. Feb 12, 2019 A Window Into Pritzker’s Plans for Illinois A series of transition reports unveiled last week provides a look at what new Gov. J.B. Pritzker has in store for Illinois, from potential new taxes to the creation of a statewide infrastructure czar. Feb 12, 2019 Pritzker Admin Lays Out Financial Woes Ahead of Budget Address As Illinoisans wait for new Gov. J.B. Pritzker to unveil his budget plan, Pritzker’s administration is delving into the perilous state of Illinois’ finances with a series of reports. Feb 12, 2019 Cracked Lake Shore Drive Bridge Reopens A portion of northbound Lake Shore Drive reopened Tuesday after having been shut down for more than 24 hours, raising questions about the condition of Chicago’s other bridges. Feb 12, 2019 Feb. 11, 2019 - Full Show Watch the Feb. 11, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Feb 11, 2019 Refugee Photo Exhibit ‘Designed to Engage You Empathetically’ For his traveling exhibit, “When Home Won’t Let You Stay: Stories of Refugees in America,” photographer James Bowey spent time with all of his subjects in order to learn and share their stories. Feb 11, 2019 Illinois Lawmakers Debate Financial Steps Amid Pritzker Deficit Report From tax increases to sports betting to recreational marijuana, Illinois lawmakers weigh changes to address the state’s overwhelming financial problems. Feb 11, 2019 Early Voting – Now in All 50 Wards – Begins in Chicago With Chicago’s municipal election two weeks away, early voting kicked off Monday in all 50 wards. Load More Thanks to our sponsors: