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 18, 2017 Who’s Who of Illinois CEOs Call for $8 Billion Revenue Hike A just-released report from Chicago’s premier group of business executives says Illinois needs $8 billion in new and increased taxes to get back on track. May 18, 2017 Amid Turmoil Over Russia Probe, Trump Prepares For First Trip Abroad The two-state solution, relations with the Saudis, and U.S. involvement in NATO are all on the table as the president embarks on his first trip abroad. 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 18, 2017 Sweaters and Other Strange Ephemera of Chicago’s 1970s Street Gangs In the early days of their existence, Chicago’s street gangs developed some unique conventions that, ironically, helped law enforcement track them down. We took a look at the history of Chicago’s gang sweaters. May 18, 2017 Viewer Feedback: ‘Treating Chickens as Inanimate Objects’ Not Good Our story about a chicken-rental company gets viewers clucking. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors May 18, 2017 Revisiting the ‘Miracle’ that Sparked the Farm-to-Table Movement Barbara Kingsolver’s book “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life” helped launch a new, healthier food movement a decade ago. We speak with the author about the recent “One Book, One Chicago” selection. May 17, 2017 Mother Sues Website Following Daughter’s Murder A Chicago woman says the classified ads website Backpage.com should be held responsible for her teenage daughter’s murder late last year. May 17, 2017 May 17, 2017 - Full Show Watch the May 17, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight." Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors May 17, 2017 Obstruction of Justice? Former Federal Prosecutors Weigh In On Trump A memo written in February by former FBI Director James Comey raises new questions about the presidency of Donald Trump. Two former assistant U.S. attorneys join us in discussion. May 17, 2017 Ask Geoffrey: How Do You Make the Popular Downscope Cocktail? For decades, a cocktail called the Downscope was served up at Skipper’s Marina on the Calumet River. Its recipe was a closely guarded secret, until now. Geoffrey Baer tells us what's up with the Downscope in this encore edition of Ask Geoffrey. May 17, 2017 Obama Biography Paints Complicated Picture of a ‘Rising Star’ In his new book, historian and author David Garrow traces how Barack Obama’s life led him to the presidency – and paints a complicated, sometimes critical portrait of a polarizing and iconic figure. May 17, 2017 Chicago Police Department Toughens Use of Force Standards Chicago police officers will only be allowed to use deadly force as a last resort, according to new guidelines unveiled Wednesday by Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson. May 17, 2017 Chicago’s Low-Line Project to Offer a New Urban Retreat Unlike the popular 606 trail on the city’s Northwest Side, a new pedestrian path in Lakeview is keeping a low profile. May 16, 2017 May 16, 2017 - Full Show Watch the May 16, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight." May 16, 2017 Hedy Weiss Reviews: ‘Objects in the Mirror,’ ‘Paradise Blue,’ More The Chicago Sun-Times theater critic gives us her take on highly recommended shows from the Goodman Theatre, TimeLine, Paramount and Marriott. May 16, 2017 Chicago Sun-Times Editor: A Deal With Tronc ‘Made the Most Sense’ The Chicago Sun-Times is up for sale and its chief rival has agreed to buy it. We hear from the editors of both newspapers. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
