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) Jan 14, 2019 An In-Depth Look at the Life of Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker From a childhood marked by privilege and tragedy to a life of business success and philanthropy, we bring you an original, in-depth look at the life of new Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Jan 14, 2019 J.B. Pritzker Takes Oath as Illinois’ 43rd Governor With a collective call for elected officials to end their abdication of responsibility, and with a promise for what’s become a rarity – a balanced budget – J.B. Pritzker takes the oath of office, becoming Illinois’ 43rd governor. 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 Jan 10, 2019 Jan. 10, 2019 - Full Show Watch the Jan. 10, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Jan 10, 2019 Chicago Teachers Union Weighs in on Race for Mayor A conversation with Stacy Davis Gates, vice president of the Chicago Teachers Union, on the mayor’s race, charter schools and upcoming contract negotiations. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Jan 10, 2019 Officials Seek Warrant to Search R. Kelly’s Chicago Recording Studio The Lifetime docuseries “Surviving R. Kelly” has spurred renewed scrutiny of the R&B star after years of reports of alleged sexual abuse of underage girls. Jan 10, 2019 Rediscovered 15th Century Songbook Produces ‘New’ Songs Nearly 50 short love songs, all handwritten in the tiny Leuven Songbook, were apparently lost for centuries until their fateful rediscovery in 2014. Now, some of the songs are being brought back to life in Chicago. Jan 10, 2019 Billionaire Gov.-Elect Pritzker to Take Hands-Off Approach to Wealth He is currently ranked No. 251 on Forbes’ list of the wealthiest Americans. Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker will fulfill his campaign pledge to put his assets in what the campaign describes as a blind trust. How it will work. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Jan 10, 2019 Unlimited Paid Time Off: Too Good to Be True? For most of us, the idea of taking as many paid vacation days as we want sounds like a dream. But reviews of unlimited PTO from the rank and file are not all raves. Jan 10, 2019 Attorneys Dissect Ald. Ed Burke’s Federal Corruption Charge Two attorneys with experience defending against – and prosecuting – federal corruption charges examine the case against the longtime 14th Ward alderman. Jan 10, 2019 Chicago Attorney Jerry Joyce Talks About His Bid for Mayor You may have heard his family name in local politics before. Mayoral candidate Jerry Joyce joins us in conversation. Jan 9, 2019 Spotlight Politics: Mayoral Candidates Scramble Amid Burke Fallout Defensive words from City Council members who have proposed a flurry of reforms in the wake of the Ald. Ed Burke scandal. Political reporters Carol Marin and Paris Schutz dive into that story and more in this week’s roundtable. Jan 9, 2019 Jan. 9, 2019 - Full Show Watch the Jan. 9, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Jan 9, 2019 Reporters Without Borders Documents Threats to Journalists Worldwide 2018 was a deadly year for journalists, with more than 50 killed worldwide. We hear from the press freedom group Reporters Without Borders about threats to journalists at home and abroad. Jan 9, 2019 Ald. Pat O’Connor on New Finance Committee Role, Burke Scandal The 40th Ward alderman tells us how he intends to manage the Finance Committee and what City Council may look like in the wake of federal charges against Ald. Ed Burke. Jan 9, 2019 New Class of Illinois Lawmakers Will Face Enduring Challenges Mounting pension debt, a budget deficit and a backlog of unpaid bills – all effects of Illinois’ budget impasse – will continue to plague not just the state but its incoming governor and newly sworn-in class of legislators. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
