Shows Chicago Tonight Week in Review SORT Order Oldest First Newest First FILTER Date Range Start date End date Category - Any - Arts & Entertainment Business Crime & Law Education Health Politics Science & Nature Sports Keyword(s) Aug 28, 2018 Pot as a Painkiller: New Law Aims to Curb Opioid-Related Deaths A law signed Tuesday by Gov. Bruce Rauner opens access to cannabis to a new raft of patients—anyone who would otherwise be prescribed an opioid. Aug 28, 2018 What’s at the Root of Chicago’s Violence? A State Lawmaker, Pastor Weigh In State Rep. La Shawn Ford and the Rev. Anthony Williams offer their answers to Chicago’s epidemic of violence. 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 Aug 28, 2018 Chicago Jazz Festival Expands to Neighborhoods for 40th Anniversary The Chicago Jazz Fest is expanding its scope and reach. We discuss what’s new – and what to expect this weekend – with Mark Kelly, commissioner of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Aug 28, 2018 Meet Some Small But Mighty Miniature Therapy Horses Their effectiveness can’t be judged by their size: We visit the Barrington nonprofit Mane in Heaven to discover the therapeutic mission of these miniature horses. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Aug 27, 2018 The Battle for Union Members Begins It’s been two months since the U.S. Supreme Court came out with its landmark Janus v. AFSCME decision. Now, on to the next front in the battle over the future of public employee unions. Aug 27, 2018 Aug. 27, 2018 - Full Show Watch the Aug. 27, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Aug 27, 2018 Chicago Considers Banning Horse-Drawn Carriages Horse-drawn carriages have trotted along Chicago’s downtown streets for decades, but an ordinance making its way through City Council could outlaw the industry for good. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Aug 27, 2018 Cardinal Cupich Responds to Explosive Letter Cardinal Blase Cupich speaks out after finding himself in the middle of a firestorm between a former Vatican official and Pope Francis. Aug 27, 2018 John McCain, US Senator and Veteran, Remembered by Illinois Politicians Reflections on the life of the late Arizona senator, Republican leader and two-time presidential candidate who died Saturday from brain cancer. Aug 23, 2018 Viewer Feedback: ‘Isn’t The State One Big Casino?’ Readers react to the prospect of a casino in Chicago. Aug 23, 2018 Aug. 23, 2018 - Full Show Watch the Aug. 23, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Aug 23, 2018 City Utilizing Provision in Trump Tax Bill The recent GOP federal tax cut law isn’t very popular among Democratic politicians. But city officials are taking advantage of one provision that could jump-start development in blighted areas. Aug 23, 2018 On 50th Anniversary, New Photos Shed Light on Tumult of Chicago DNC Remembering the tumultuous 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, as captured by two local photographers. Aug 23, 2018 Nonprofit Let South Side Buildings Languish After Receiving State Aid, Investigation Finds With the stated mission of providing low-income housing, an Ohio-based nonprofit received millions in loans and tax breaks. But a Chicago Tribune investigation has uncovered a pattern of mismanagement and broken promises. Aug 22, 2018 Why Chicago’s Hedging on a City-Owned Casino Chicago’ and Illinois’ budgets could both use extra padding – money for schools, and to pay pension debts. One option? More gambling. But just what are the chances? Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
