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) Apr 21, 2025 April 21, 2025 - Full Show Remembering the life of Pope Francis. And why some advocates are speaking out against the Trump administration’s approach to autism research. Apr 21, 2025 Advocates, Families Push Back Against RFK Jr.’s ‘Dehumanizing’ Comments on Autism In a speech last week, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed kids with autism will “never pay taxes, hold a job,” play sports or participate in the arts. 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 Apr 21, 2025 Catholic Leaders, Educators Reflect on Pope Francis’ Life and Legacy “We’re certainly going to mourn the loss of a truly wonderful leader, someone who was a great example, who lived their faith in word and action,” Auxiliary Bishop Lawrence Sullivan said. “But it’s also a time to really be grateful for his phenomenal leadership.” Apr 18, 2025 Week in Review: City Council Blocks Jan. 6 Rioters From City Jobs; Police Misconduct Budget Almost Exhausted Former President Joe Biden returns to the national stage — calling out the Trump administration’s actions on Social Security. And alderpeople are blocking Jan. 6 rioters from working with the city. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Apr 17, 2025 April 17, 2025 - Full Show The new leader of the Chicago Park District on his vision for the future. And exploring Chicago’s Latino history in an upcoming exhibit. Apr 17, 2025 Chicago Park District CEO Carlos Ramirez-Rosa on Riot Fest, Homeless Encampments and Top Priorities After 10 years as the 35th Ward alderperson, Carlos Ramirez-Rosa is moving to a different office: superintendent and CEO of the Chicago Park District. Apr 17, 2025 Judge Finds Probable Cause to Hold Trump Administration in Criminal Contempt for Violating El Salvador Deportation Order A federal judge on Wednesday said he has found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt of court for violating his orders to turn around planes carrying deportees to El Salvador. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Apr 17, 2025 Take Note! Chicago Stationery Shops Enjoying Revived Interest in Analog Communication, Fueled by Social Media and Celebrities Analog communication is having a moment, ironically thanks to digital platforms where people share product info and connect over their shared love of stationery. Apr 16, 2025 Chicago City Council Blocks Jan. 6 Rioters From City Jobs After Trump Pardons President Donald Trump in January pardoned more than 1,500 people who were convicted of attacking the Capitol as part of an effort to overturn the 2020 election, including a former Chicago police officer. Apr 15, 2025 April 15, 2025 - Full Show A war of words between Chicago’s mayor and the White House. And the Trump administration is targeting major law firms — we explore the constitutional questions it raises. Apr 15, 2025 Trump’s Executive Orders Targeting Law Firms Tee Up Potential Constitutional Clash Some of the nation’s largest law firms have recently been faced with a stark choice — cooperate with the Trump administration or face punitive executive orders. Apr 15, 2025 Donald Trump’s Threats to Yank Federal Funding from Chicago Amount to ‘Terrorism,’ Brandon Johnson Says Mayor Brandon Johnson said Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s efforts to strip federal funding from cities like Chicago with laws on the books designed to protect undocumented immigrants amount to “terrorism” and vowed again to fight the federal government. Apr 14, 2025 April 14, 2025 - Full Show Pushback across campuses as international student visas are revoked. And Geoffrey Baer explores the lakefront in a new special. Apr 14, 2025 Geoffrey Baer Explores the Chicago Lakefront’s History in New Special From its many beaches to the tours and cruises, Chicago’s lakefront continues to make its mark on the city’s culture and identity. Apr 14, 2025 ‘Chilling Silence’: Waves of Illinois’ International University Students Lose Their Visas Illinois hosts one of the largest international student populations in the nation, ranking fifth, with more than 55,000 international students, according to a 2024 Open Doors report. Load More Thanks to our sponsors: