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) Aug 5, 2024 Researcher on Politics of Adoption Focuses on Birth Mothers Through a decade of research and dozens of personal anecdotes, the book challenges conventional ideas around adoption in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision. Aug 5, 2024 President Joe Biden Has Proposed an Enforceable Ethics Code and Term Limits for the Supreme Court. How Might They Work? There’s almost no chance of the proposal passing a closely divided Congress with Election Day looming, but the ideas could still spark conversation with public confidence in the court hitting an all-time low amid ethical revelations about some justices. 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 Aug 5, 2024 Aug. 5, 2024 - Full Show Groups looking to march on the DNC are pushing back on a proposed route. And dissecting President Joe Biden’s proposed changes to the Supreme Court. Aug 2, 2024 Week in Review: Trump Hits Chicago With a Combative Appearance; Pritzker Coy About VP Spot Tensions run high during former President Donald Trump’s brief Chicago visit. Kamala Harris clinches the presidential nomination — who will be her running mate? And CTU pushes for more education funding. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Aug 1, 2024 Annual Dixon Brotherhood Reunion Helps Formerly Incarcerated Men Network, Build Connections Since 2018, the Dixon Brotherhood Reunion has brought together formerly incarcerated men. The event was born out of a need to network for jobs and housing and to build social connections that weren’t centered around funerals. Jul 31, 2024 Trump Barely Mentions Chicago in Combative Appearance at Convention of Black Journalists The Republican nominee for president mentioned Chicago only once during a panel discussion at the National Association of Black Journalists’ convention at the Hilton Chicago on Michigan Avenue. Jul 30, 2024 Family Members, Civil Rights Leaders Gather on West Side to Demand Justice in the Fatal Police Shooting of Sonya Massey The Rev. Al Sharpton and civil rights attorney Ben Crump joined the family of Sonya Massey in West Garfield Park on Tuesday, demanding justice for the woman who was shot and killed by police in her Springfield home earlier this month. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Jul 30, 2024 31 Tornadoes in the Chicago Area? A Look at What’s Behind Extreme Weather The National Weather Service in Chicago has so far reported 31 tornadoes in one storm event — surpassing the previous daily record of 22 measured just last year. While there’s debate over how these storms should be defined — researchers are looking into the factors leading to extreme weather and how to protect communities. Jul 30, 2024 July 30, 2024 - Full Show Pushback after former President Donald Trump is invited to speak at a convention for Black journalists in Chicago. And what could be behind the recent severe weather across Illinois. Jul 30, 2024 Donald Trump Set to Return to Chicago for Just 2nd Time Since Protests Forced Him to Scrap Rally in 2016 Republican nominee for president Donald Trump is set to take questions about the “most pressing issues facing the Black community” at noon Wednesday at the Hilton Chicago on Michigan Avenue. Jul 29, 2024 Brookfield Zoo’s CEO on Big Plans to Transform the Grounds Ahead of Centennial Anniversary The changes are detailed in the zoo’s $500 million Next Century Plan, which is in anticipation of the zoo’s 100th anniversary in 2034. Dr. Mike Adkesson, president and CEO of Brookfield Zoo, joined “Chicago Tonight” to discuss the plan. Jul 29, 2024 Transportation Advocates Say There’s Plenty of Benefits to Lowering Chicago’s Speed Limit to 25 MPH Ald. Daniel La Spata (1st Ward) is proposing to reduce Chicago’s citywide speed limit from 30 mph to 25. Advocates of the ordinance say the small change could significantly curb the amount of traffic injuries and fatalities, and improve public safety. Jul 29, 2024 July 29, 2024 - Full Show A push to lower the city-wide speed limit from 20 miles per hour to 25. And Brookfield Zoo unveils its wild renovation plans. Jul 26, 2024 Week in Review: Democrats Unite Behind Kamala Harris; Outrage Over the Killing of Sonya Massey As Democrats rally behind a new candidate for president, could Illinois’ governor be on the ticket? And Chicago Public Schools budget math. Jul 25, 2024 CPS Board Approves Balanced Budget, But Concerns Remain About Future of District Funding The seven-member Board of Education on Thursday approved the district’s $9.9 billion spending plan for the upcoming school year despite criticisms from educators who said the district is relying on staff vacancies to plug its $505 million funding gap. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
