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) Nov 8, 2018 The Promise and Pitfalls of CBD Oil in Medicine Cannabidiol, or CBD oil, is increasingly being used to treat a range of ailments, from basic pain to rheumatoid arthritis to, in one Schaumburg child’s case, epilepsy. Nov 8, 2018 Book Explores ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ Author Lorraine Hansberry’s ‘Radiant and Radical Life’ In her new book, Imani Perry tells the overlooked story of "A Raisin in the Sun" author and Chicago native Lorraine Hansberry. 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 Nov 7, 2018 Gov.-Elect J.B. Pritzker Backs Off Temporary Tax Plan Fresh off a double-digit victory, Democrat J.B. Pritzker appeared to back away from a previously-endorsed plan that would inch the state toward his long-term vision for linking tax rates to residents’ means. Nov 7, 2018 How Might Newly Elected Democrats Tip the Scales in Cook County? Scott Britton, Kevin B. Morrison and Cam Davis. Meet some of the Cook County Democrats who rode Illinois’ “blue wave” to unseat Republican incumbents on the county board. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Nov 7, 2018 After Midterms, Chicago Mayor’s Race Now Front and Center Like it or not, another race is in full swing: the contest for Chicago mayor. Nov 7, 2018 Blue Wave Sweeps Illinois, But Not the Nation Democrats take control of the House but President Donald Trump claims a “great victory” and renews his attacks on the press. We analyze the elections. Nov 7, 2018 Nov. 7, 2018 - Full Show Watch the Nov. 7, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Nov 7, 2018 Trump’s Post-Election Remarks, Sessions’ Resignation Rock Washington A tense news conference with the president, and a new head of the Justice Department after Jeff Sessions resigns. A report from Yamiche Alcindor of the “PBS NewsHour.” Nov 7, 2018 Casten, Underwood Oust GOP Incumbents in House Democrats have regained control of the House due in part to two congressional seats flipping in the Chicago suburbs. We speak with political newcomer Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) about his victory. Nov 6, 2018 City of Chicago and Cook County See Surge in Voting Voter interest was strong this Election Day. Both the Chicago Board of Elections and its suburban Cook County counterpart say turnout has been higher than in previous midterm elections. Nov 6, 2018 Nov. 6, 2018 - Full Show Watch the Nov. 6, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Nov 6, 2018 Author Says Populist Leaders Are Undermining Democracy Are democracies under threat? University of Chicago law professor Tom Ginsburg thinks they are, and has co-authored a new book on saving this country’s constitutional democracy. Nov 6, 2018 Discovery of Political Buttons at NEIU Offers Glimpse Into Past A newly discovered collection of old political buttons may tell us something about the voters of an earlier era. Nov 5, 2018 For Chicago Voters, Confusion Clouds Ballot Questions Beyond selecting candidates, voters face a number of ballot questions that they’ll be asked to weigh in on. But will the results count? Nov 5, 2018 Nov. 5, 2018 - Full Show Watch the Nov. 5, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
