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 10, 2024 Firm That Leases Chicago’s Parking Meters Failed to Hire Businesses Owned by Black, Latino and Female Chicagoans: Watchdog The city's inspector general said it was “troubling” that the city did not hold the firm that leases the city's parking meters accountable for seven years. Sep 10, 2024 Disability Advocate on the Conversation Around Gus Walz and Neurodivergence It was a powerful and memorable moment at last month’s Democratic National Convention when Gus Walz, the son of vice presidential nominee Tim Walz, emotionally cheered as his father delivered his acceptance speech. But some online commenters mocked the 17-year-old’s actions, sparking backlash. 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 10, 2024 WTTW News Explains: How Does the Illinois Assault Weapons Ban Work? Whenever there’s talk about how to curb gun violence, two words often come up: assault weapons. Illinois is one of 10 states — plus Washington, D.C. — with a so-called assault weapons ban on the books. WTTW News Explains what that ban does. Sep 9, 2024 Sept. 9, 2024 - Full Show What's at stake in tomorrow's presidential debate. And what Chicagoans want to hear from both candidates. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Sep 9, 2024 What’s at Stake as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris Prepare for Tuesday’s Debate in Tight Race Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump go head-to-head for the first time at Tuesday night’s debate. Sep 9, 2024 What Chicagoans Want to Hear From Donald Trump and Kamala Harris at the Debate WTTW News hit the streets in Chicago to speak with people and find out what they want to hear from the candidates during the debate. Sep 6, 2024 Week in Review: Mass Shootings Put Focus on Gun Laws Ahead of Presidential Debate Safety and the prospect of guns for self-defense on the CTA. Chicago’s deal with a grocer that’s saddled with debt. And the latest in the presidential race. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Sep 3, 2024 Sept. 3, 2024 - Full Show Days before a fatal shooting on the CTA Blue Line, a judge rules concealed carry guns should be allowed on public transit. And hopes are high as the Bears kick off their season this weekend. Sep 3, 2024 Excitement Brewing at Soldier Field as Bears Fans Anticipate Caleb Williams’ NFL Debut For football fans, the wait is nearly over. The NFL regular season is set to kick off this week. And after a disappointing last few seasons — arguably decades — there’s excitement brewing once again at Soldier Field. Sep 3, 2024 Chicago’s Top Cop Says Department’s Handling of DNC Protests Show ‘Transformation’; Reform Advocates Say Celebration is ‘Premature’ “The Chicago Police Department is transforming,” said Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling, who was present during a majority of the protests and wore a body camera. “This is a transformation.” Sep 2, 2024 Sept. 2, 2024 - Full Show The founder of a run club on going your own pace. How our highway system gets its exit numbers. And a chat with Peter Sagal of "Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!" Aug 30, 2024 Week in Review: City Projects Near $1B Budget Shortfall for 2025; CPS Students Return to School The school year starts, and already CPS leaders are buried in homework. Work begins on Chicago’s permanent casino. And the city stares down a nearly billion-dollar deficit. Aug 28, 2024 WTTW News Explains: How Did Redlining Work in Chicago? To this day, Chicagoans live in a fairly segregated city. And that segregation didn’t happen by coincidence but by design. WTTW News Explains how redlining worked in Chicago. Aug 27, 2024 Aug. 27, 2024 - Full Show Crews start demolishing a longtime landmark to make way for Chicago’s permanent casino. And Chicago Public Schools are in session — how teachers are tackling the new year. Aug 27, 2024 CTU President Stacy Davis Gates on District Leadership, Ongoing Union Negotiations The Chicago Teachers Union is still in the midst of public contract negotiations, and the union said CPS leaders aren’t doing enough about the lack of academic resources. This comes amid concerns over district funding. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
