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) May 23, 2018 May 23, 2018 - Full Show Watch the May 23, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” May 23, 2018 Local Author Says Religion Might be the Best Therapeutic Drug Around The new book “Why We Need Religion” argues that people need religion, but not for spiritual reasons. We discuss the power and purpose can religion can have with author Stephen T. Asma. 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 May 23, 2018 How Will Lincoln Yards Impact Chicago’s Music Scene? A former industrial corridor along the North Branch of the Chicago River could be turned in to the city’s newest entertainment district. Rock critic Jim DeRogatis sounds a warning. May 23, 2018 Report: US Border Patrol Officials Have Abused Young Migrants A new report from the ACLU and the University of Chicago alleges a disturbing trend of abuse towards young migrants held by immigration officials. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors May 23, 2018 Ask Geoffrey: What’s Up With These Mismatched Tower Toppers? A viewer wants to know why the towers atop an iconic Chicago skyscraper have changed height. Geoffrey Baer proves himself equal to the task in this week’s Ask Geoffrey. May 23, 2018 Rainn Wilson at Steppenwolf Theater In a Farce to be Reckoned With The actor known for his role as Dwight Schrute on NBC’s “The Office” talks about his dual roles in Matthew-Lee Erlbach’s new play “The Doppelganger.” May 23, 2018 Obama Presidential Center Sails Through City Council The project that will transform 19.3 acres of Jackson Park into the Obama Presidential Center aced its final in a series of city votes Wednesday. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors May 22, 2018 Chicago Riverwalk’s Rapid Growth Is Making Waves (And Noise) As the weather gets nicer, Chicagoans and tourists are expected to flock to an increasingly popular destination: the Chicago River and attractions along its main branch. But has it become too congested? May 22, 2018 May 22, 2018 - Full Show Watch the May 22, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” May 22, 2018 Chicago-Based MB Financial Bought By Fifth Third Bank A major acquisition of a homegrown Chicago bank: Is the buyer taking a big risk? And what does the deal mean for customers? May 22, 2018 Obama Presidential Center Passes Plan Commission Despite Lack of Details The Obama Presidential Center keeps getting green lights even though important architectural details are missing. Chicago Tribune architecture critic Blair Kamin weighs in. May 22, 2018 US Birth Rate Sinks to 30-Year Low Is the country’s declining birth rate a cause for concern, or a sign that more women are taking control of their reproductive choices? May 22, 2018 Sanctuary Restaurants Offer Support to Employees, But Little Protection Chicago has dozens of “sanctuary restaurants,” but like “sanctuary city,” the term is not a legal designation. So what exactly does it mean? May 22, 2018 New Study Examines Long-Term Impacts of 2013 CPS Closures What happened to students caught up in one of the largest waves of school closures in U.S. history? A University of Chicago study suggests the controversial move did not result in academic gains. May 21, 2018 Illinois’ Executive Mansion Gets a $15 Million Face-Lift Gov. Bruce Rauner’s critics can accurately say he has failed to pass major parts of his agenda. But Rauner has made good on pledges to live in the capital city and revitalize the executive mansion. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
