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 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, Jul 18, 2024 Want to Commemorate the 2024 RNC or DNC? The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame Has You Covered If it appeared in a movie, sports game or meme, chances are it’s been made into a bobblehead. And if it’s a bobblehead, it’s likely exhibited on one of the dozens of wooden bookshelves inside the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum. 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 17, 2024 July 17, 2024 - Full Show, 10 p.m. Day 3 of the RNC is in the books. National security and foreign policy were in the spotlight — as was former President Donald Trump’s running mate, who closed out tonight’s proceedings. Jul 17, 2024 J.D. Vance Introduces Himself as Trump’s Running Mate and Makes Direct Appeal to His Native Rust Belt The 39-year-old Ohio senator is a relative political unknown. In his first primetime speech since becoming the nominee for vice president, Vance spoke of growing up poor in Kentucky and Ohio, his mother addicted to drugs and his father absent, and how he later joined the military and went on to the highest levels of U.S. politics. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Jul 17, 2024 Ex-Illinois Congressman Joe Walsh Tells Moderate Republicans in Milwaukee to Stand Up to ‘Jackass’ Trump Among the “Never Trumpers” who spoke was former Illinois Republican congressman and longtime Trump critic Joe Walsh, who called on attendees to vote for any Democratic candidate who can keep the former president from a second term in office. Jul 17, 2024 July 17, 2024 - Full Show, 5:30 p.m. It’s Day 3 of the Republican National Convention. We’re live from Milwaukee, where Trump’s vice president pick, J.D. Vance, is set to take the stage — that and more on what to expect. Jul 17, 2024 As Illinois RNC Delegation Celebrates Agriculture, Congresswoman Decries ‘Communist Environmental Movement’ and ‘Demonized’ Carbon Dioxide U.S. Rep. Mary Miller (R-Illinois) said excessive regulations are hurting agriculture, blaming the so-called “communist environmental movement, the ‘Green Bad Deal’ that Donald Trump has called out as a sham issue. And I want to tell you as a farmer, we love CO2 – and trees and plants love it too. They have demonized the miracle molecule that causes things to grow.” Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Jul 17, 2024 Illinois GOP Leaders Vow to Flip 5 House Seats While New Chair Aims to Get Rid of ‘Blue Funk’ “Well, I'll tell you your blue funk is over,” newly elected chair of the Illinois Republican Party Kathy Salvi said. “We're going to make Illinois red again.” Jul 17, 2024 Chicago Police Leaders Trek to Milwaukee for Firsthand Look at Convention Security Ahead of Next Month’s DNC Before the Republican National Convention draws to a close in Milwaukee, Chicago police officials are in town to learn more about the safety and security measures in place ahead of next month’s Democratic National Convention. Jul 17, 2024 Business Slower Than Usual for Some Milwaukee Establishments Outside RNC, But Still Beats 2020’s Virtual DNC From brats to cheese, downtown Milwaukee businesses are hoping for a boost from the Republican National Convention. So far, business has been on the slow side. Jul 16, 2024 July 16, 2024 - Full Show, 10 p.m. We’re live in Milwaukee, where Day 2 of the RNC is wrapping up. Public safety and immigration took center stage — as did many of former President Donald Trump’s primary rivals. Jul 16, 2024 Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin Hosts Black Republicans From Around US, Downplays Past Trump Criticism and Future Runs For Office “The Republican party isn’t a scary place for Black folks,” said Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin to a gathering under the auspices of the Black Republican Mayor’s Association, an organization he founded and chairs. Jul 16, 2024 July 16, 2024 - Full Show, 5:30 p.m. We’re live from the Republican National Convention as Day 2 kicks off with former Trump rivals as tonight’s speakers. We’ll have more on what to expect and local reaction. Jul 16, 2024 Illinois Republicans Urged to Take Their Message to Democrats – and Take Advantage of Early Voting Laws They’ve Decried The Illinois delegation to the RNC got a message they might not have been expecting at their daily breakfast on Tuesday – early voting and mail-in ballots are your friends. Jul 16, 2024 From Immigration to Public Safety, What a Trump Victory Could Mean for Chicago Here’s what a second term for former President Donald Trump could mean for Chicago. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
