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) Sep 28, 2017 Hugh Hefner, Playboy Founder and Chicago Native, Dies at 91 Some call him a progressive publisher. Others, lewd. But late Playboy founder Hugh Hefner was undeniably successful at building his brand. We take a look at his legacy. Sep 27, 2017 Obama Library Project Could Tap $100 Million in State Funds Mayor Emanuel and state lawmakers are quietly hatching a plan to give $100 million in state money to the Obama Presidential Center. Is Illinois ready to pony up? Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Sep 27, 2017 Sept. 27, 2017 - Full Show Watch the Sept. 27, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight." Sep 27, 2017 Ask Geoffrey: The Warrior Walls of General Jones Armory The walls of a South Side armory tell the history of warriors throughout the ages. Geoffrey Baer shares that story and more in this encore edition of Ask Geoffrey. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Sep 27, 2017 Unseasonable Heat Wave Ripens Last of Summer Crops It may officially be fall, but for the past week Chicago has been experiencing a record-breaking heat wave. Jeanne Nolan joins us in the WTTW organic garden. Sep 27, 2017 After Years of Development, GM Takes Hands-Free Technology on the Road The race to create self-driving cars is heating up. One automaker has taken a significant step towards a hands-free future with a model that will soon be available in the Chicago area. Sep 27, 2017 Chicago Police Union Files Labor Dispute over New Use of Force Policy Chicago police officers are getting new use-of-force training, but the city’s largest police union is objecting. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Sep 27, 2017 New Book Traces History of Biltmore Estate, America’s ‘Last Castle’ Author Denise Kiernan talks about the tumultuous history of a North Carolina home that’s detailed in her new book. Sep 26, 2017 Trump Touts ‘Good Job’ in Puerto Rico as Chicago Residents Take Action The Trump administration fights back against widespread criticism of its slow response to Hurricane Maria, while Chicago’s Puerto Rican community mobilizes to try to send supplies and water to the island. Sep 26, 2017 Leadership Change Facing Chicago Office of Police Accountability A big change could be coming to the police accountability apparatus. Sep 26, 2017 Sept. 26, 2017 - Full Show Watch the Sept. 26, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight." Sep 26, 2017 Conservationist Pioneer Helps Zimbabwe’s Rhinos Bounce Back Meet Clive Stockil, a conservationist being honored in Chicago who is helping Zimbabwe’s rhinos bounce back from the threat of extinction. Sep 26, 2017 Majority Leader Barbara Flynn Currie Joins General Assembly Exodus Barbara Flynn Currie was elected to the House in 1978. Twenty years later, House Speaker Michael Madigan tapped her to be the House majority leader—the first woman to hold the position. Currie discusses her decision to call it quits. Sep 26, 2017 Fall Theater Recommendations from Chicago Sun-Times Critic Hedy Weiss The fall theater season is in full swing. Chicago Sun-Times theater and dance critic Hedy Weiss shares her recommendations at the Court Theatre, Goodman Theatre, Lyric Opera and more. Sep 26, 2017 Chicago Manual of Style 17th Edition: New Rules for ‘Email,’ ‘They’ Get ready, writers and editors: We take a look inside the newest edition of the Chicago Manual of Style and discuss its most attention-grabbing new rules with Carol Fisher Saller. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
