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) Sep 11, 2017 Climate Change and Infrastructure Failings in Extreme Weather What part – if any – does global warming play in the intensity of hurricanes? And what infrastructure failures contribute to the utter loss and destruction during extreme weather? Sep 11, 2017 Al Gini on ‘The Importance of Being Funny’ A great joke can make you laugh, but can it also help you face life’s mysteries? A new book makes the case that jokes not only delight us, but help us approach difficult subject matter. 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 Sep 11, 2017 Lurie Children’s Hospital Receives Anonymous $12 Million Gift An anonymous donation will be used to treat child abuse, mental health issues and the direct and indirect effects of violence on Chicago’s youth. Sep 11, 2017 Ballet and Opera Join Forces in Famed Choreographer’s Homecoming Choreographer John Neumeier is in the sixth decade of a career that’s still going strong, and his latest project marks an unprecedented Chicago collaboration. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Sep 7, 2017 2018 Illinois Governor’s Race: Who’s Ahead, Who’s Behind Political intrigue and high finance mark the race for governor. Sep 7, 2017 Wheaton Military Museum Expands Historic Mission Marching through 100 years of military history in the newly expanded First Division Museum at Cantigny Park. Sep 7, 2017 Sept. 7, 2017 - Full Show Watch the Sept. 7, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight." Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Sep 7, 2017 CPS CEO Forrest Claypool on Chicago Schools Budget, Funding Reform The Chicago Public Schools chief talks about the challenges facing the school system. Sep 7, 2017 18-Hour Documentary Explores Human Dimensions of Vietnam War Filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick speak with us about their new 10-part documentary series, “The Vietnam War.” Sep 7, 2017 Gov. Rauner Will Borrow $6 Billion to Pay off Illinois’ Debt Gov. Bruce Rauner agrees to refinance the state’s staggering backlog of unpaid bills. Illinois’ comptroller and treasurer weigh in. Sep 7, 2017 Hurricane Irma Rips Through Caribbean, Florida Braces for Worst At least 10 people have died as a result of the Category 5 Hurricane Irma, a storm widely considered to be one of the worst on record. We speak with Univision Chicago anchor Érika Maldonado via Skype from Miami. Sep 6, 2017 Attorney General Madigan Sues Trump Administration to Protect ‘Dreamers’ President Donald Trump’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program has Illinois politicians at odds. Sep 6, 2017 Sept. 6, 2017 - Full Show Watch the Sept. 6, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight." Sep 6, 2017 Chicago World Music Festival: Around the World in 13 Days If music is one of the best ways to get a taste of another culture, Chicago is in for a feast starting Friday. We get a preview. Sep 6, 2017 Debating DACA: Trump Gives Congress 6 Months to Find a Fix President Donald Trump has said he expects Congress to use the next six months to come up with a way to “legalize DACA.” But given the level of dysfunction in Congress, can that happen? Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
