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 23, 2024 Sept. 23, 2024 - Full Show What’s next for public safety after the ShotSpotter contract comes to a close. And the Chicago Teachers Union on the future of CPS leadership. Sep 23, 2024 CTU President Calls Out Chicago Public Schools CEO Amid Tensions Over New 5-Year School Plan Nearly a week after the Chicago School Board approved a new five-year plan for Chicago Public Schools, tensions among CPS CEO Pedro Martinez, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Teachers Union are mounting. 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 23, 2024 As Chicago Scraps ShotSpotter, Officials Look for New Technology to Fight Gun Violence Deputy Mayor of Community Safety Garien Gatewood told WTTW News’ “Chicago Tonight” program on Monday that city officials are excited to see what kind of technology is available. Sep 20, 2024 Week in Review: City Council Votes on ShotSpotter; Tension Between Mayor and CPS CEO ShotSpotter meets its demise in Chicago — despite the wishes of City Council. And CPS sets a vision for its future, but is that a future without the current CEO? Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Sep 18, 2024 City Council Votes 33-14 to Again Rebuke Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Decision to Scrap ShotSpotter Calling the measure illegal, Mayor Brandon Johnson said he would veto it. Sep 17, 2024 Sept. 17, 2024 - Full Show Efforts to save a controversial law enforcement tool. And local reaction from the Haitian community on Donald Trump’s false claims. Sep 17, 2024 Communities Targeted Following Trump’s False Claims About Haitian Immigrants: ‘It’s a Dangerous Form of Fearmongering’ Last week’s presidential debate introduced one of the most memed moments of this election cycle when former President Donald Trump asserted the debunked claim that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, are stealing and eating people’s pets. There’ve since been at least 30 bomb threats reported across the Ohio town. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Sep 17, 2024 Testimony Continues in 2nd Amendment Challenge to Illinois’ Assault Weapons Ban Illinois lawmakers passed the ban in 2023 following a mass shooting the prior year at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park that left seven people dead and dozens more injured. Sep 16, 2024 Sept. 16, 2024 - Full Show Chicago’s plan on attacking a billion-dollar budget deficit. And last-ditch efforts at City Hall to keep a controversial police tool. Sep 16, 2024 Chicago Budget Director on Anticipated Shortfall, Hiring Freeze and City Services Chicago is facing a $223 million budget gap this year, and the city is projecting a nearly $1 billion shortfall in the 2025 fiscal year. Sep 16, 2024 As ShotSpotter Contract Enters Final Days, Supporters Will Try Again to Stop Mayor Brandon Johnson From Scrapping It The showdown set for Wednesday is the latest inflection point in the monthslong debate over whether ShotSpotter is an irreplaceable tool in the fight against gun violence or a waste of taxpayer funds. Sep 13, 2024 Week in Review: Trump and Harris Face Off in Presidential Debate; Chicago Announces Hiring Freeze Millions watched Harris and Trump face off in the presidential debate — but will it move the needle? And efforts to curb a looming Chicago budget deficit. Sep 10, 2024 What’s Being Done to Address Gun Violence, Firearm Trafficking in Illinois Illinois has some of the nation’s strictest gun laws. However, firearm legislation in neighboring states has a significant impact on Illinois. Despite the restrictions and regulations in place, gun trafficking still poses a problem. Sep 10, 2024 Sept. 10, 2024 - Full Show Harris and Trump face off for the first time on the debate stage — what to expect. Exploring the details of Illinois’ assault weapons ban. And looking at ways to stop the flow of illegal firearms. Sep 10, 2024 Jury Awards $50M to Man Wrongfully Convicted of 2008 Murder, Setting New Chicago Record If the verdict is upheld, it would be equivalent to more than 60% of Chicago’s annual $82 million budget to cover the cost of police misconduct lawsuits. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
