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) Jul 24, 2024 Men in Stateville Prison Fear Ongoing Poor Conditions, Threat of Heat a Month After Man Dies in Custody Relatives and friends are questioning the circumstances surrounding the death of 51-year-old Michael Broadway. An IDOC spokesperson said the agency is “actively investigating.” Jul 23, 2024 July 23, 2024 - Full Show Kamala Harris kicks off her presidential campaign. Chicago prepares for more migrant buses. And the host of “Wait Wait... Don’t Tell Me!” ahead of his one-night-only event. 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 Jul 23, 2024 Peter Sagal on Making News Fun and the Legacy of ‘Wait Wait... Don’t Tell Me!’ Keeping up with the news of the day can be tough. But for 26 years, Peter Sagal has been making it fun for audiences across the country as host of NPR’s weekly radio show “Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!” This week, he’s offering fans a look behind the curtain. Jul 23, 2024 After Texas Gov. Abbott Vows to Keep Sending Buses of Migrants to Chicago, Officials Brace for Surge City officials said Tuesday they are “hyper prepared” for a renewed surge of buses paid for by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to arrive in Chicago before the Democratic National Convention kicks off in less than four weeks. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Jul 22, 2024 Joe Walsh and Corey Brooks on the Republican Party After the RNC The Rev. Corey Brooks and Former Republican Congressman Joe Walsh reflect on where the presidential race goes after the RNC last week. Jul 22, 2024 July 22, 2024 - Full Show We’re live from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee with local reaction to former President Trump’s VP pick and this weekend’s attempted assassination. Jul 22, 2024 Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Illinois Congressional Democrats Endorse Kamala Harris for President After Biden Steps Aside Gov. J.B. Pritzker stayed mum on his endorsement plans when news first broke that President Joe Biden was dropping out of his reelection race, but a day later the Illinois governor joined with other leading Democrats in endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Jul 19, 2024 Week in Review: RNC Projects Unity as Trump Accepts Nomination; Pressure Grows on Biden to Exit the Race On the heels of the RNC, Republicans are revved up about Donald Trump’s chances in November. Meanwhile, more Illinois leaders call for Joe Biden to step aside as the Democratic candidate. Jul 19, 2024 July 18, 2024 - Full Show, 10 p.m. The RNC officially comes to a close as Donald Trump accepts the GOP nomination for president. We’re live in Milwaukee. Jul 18, 2024 Trump Describes Assassination Attempt With Personal Details as He Accepts Republican Nomination Trump’s forward-looking speech marks the climax and conclusion of a massive four-day Republican pep rally that drew thousands of conservative activists and elected officials to swing-state Wisconsin as voters weigh an election that currently features two deeply unpopular candidates. Jul 18, 2024 July 18, 2024 - Full Show, 5:30 p.m. Tucker Carlson, Hulk Hogan and, of course, Donald Trump are set to take the stage on the final night of the Republican National Convention. We’re live from Milwaukee. Jul 18, 2024 Illinois Republicans Say Democrats in ‘Freefall,’ Confident in Trump Against Biden or Any Nominee “Dysfunction has seeped into their party,” U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood said. “I think their convention is going to be much different than this convention, in terms of the unity of what we’ve seen here. The chaos, the dysfunction and what’s going to happen in Chicago, I think could be really, really problematic.” Jul 18, 2024 Illinois Republicans Strike Optimistic Tone About Congressional, Senate Candidates at Final Day of RNC U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood called on Illinois Republicans to get out the vote for congressional candidates hoping to increase the state’s GOP representation from the current three seats they currently occupy. Jul 18, 2024 Illinois GOP Leaders Won’t Commit to Accepting Election Results, Say They Remain Concerned About Fraud Republican nominee former President Donald Trump has said he will only accept the results of the Nov. 5 general election if “everything is honest.” Jul 18, 2024 Dennis Quaid Takes to the Chicago Stage for a One-Night-Only Concert This Friday Over the course of his career, Dennis Quaid has been known as a film star, acting in everything from “The Parent Trap” to “The Right Stuff.” Now, he’s taking to the stage for a special one-night-only concert happening Friday, July 19 at the Athenaeum Center, Load More Thanks to our sponsors: