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) Nov 11, 2019 ‘OK Boomer’: Behind the Meme Making Waves on Social Media Whether it’s used comically or in connection with serious topics, a new internet meme may be underscoring deeper generational divides. Nov 11, 2019 Police Board Prepares Search for Eddie Johnson’s Permanent Replacement As Chicago’s top cop prepares to retire at the end of the year, Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s pick to replace him on an interim basis is already drawing fire. But what about finding Johnson’s long-term replacement? That task falls to the Chicago Police Board. 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 Nov 11, 2019 Temperatures in Chicago Expected to Hit Record Lows Overnight While it’s still technically fall for another six weeks, you wouldn’t know it by looking outside. WGN meteorologist Demetrius Ivory tells us what’s ahead. Nov 11, 2019 WTTW Launches New Digital Series ‘Firsthand: Gun Violence’ A new documentary series from WTTW looks at how gun violence affects Chicagoans – and what some of them are doing to stem it. We speak with “Firsthand” director and producer Dan Protess. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Nov 11, 2019 November 11, 2019 - Full Show Watch the Nov. 11, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Nov 7, 2019 Chicago Sinfonietta Celebrates Diwali, the Festival of Lights The nation’s most diverse orchestra is working to push the boundaries of how classical music is presented by incorporating dance into its next concert. Nov 7, 2019 Tough Challenges Ahead for Chicago’s Next Top Cop Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she’ll announce her plan to find an interim successor to police Superintendent Eddie Johnson in the coming days. We discuss Johnson’s legacy and the challenges that await the city’s next top cop. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Nov 7, 2019 Bears, Lions Hope to Salvage Seasons in Divisional Showdown The Chicago Bears (3-5) look to snap a four-game losing streak when they face the Detroit Lions (3-4-1) on Sunday. Former Bears offensive lineman James “Big Cat” Williams gives us a preview. Nov 7, 2019 Crain’s Headlines: Bill Daley Lands at Wells Fargo Bank The former Chicago mayoral candidate was picked by Wells Fargo’s new CEO, Charles Scharf, to oversee matters including government relations at the scandal-scarred bank. Nov 7, 2019 ‘Shared Street’ Model in Uptown is Here to Stay. Will it Be Replicated? Four years ago, Argyle Street in Uptown was dramatically reimagined. How the single-level streetscape, now permanent, is working – and whether it can serve as a model in other neighborhoods. Nov 7, 2019 How a Small-Town City Employee Stole Nearly $54M in Public Money It’s one of the most outrageous cases of municipal fraud in modern times. We discuss “All the Queen’s Horses” with the documentary’s director, Kelly Richmond Pope. Nov 7, 2019 November 7, 2019 - Full Show Watch the Nov. 7, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Nov 7, 2019 Top Cop Eddie Johnson Announces Retirement: ‘It’s Time’ It’s official: Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson will retire at the end of the year. He made his announcement Thursday flanked by family members and Mayor Lori Lightfoot, celebrating what he says has been a reduction in crime on his watch. Nov 6, 2019 Meet Hatty, the Therapy Dog Helping Crime Victims in Cook County The latest member of the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office isn’t a human. She’s a dog. We meet the new Labrador retriever, Hatty. Nov 6, 2019 Ask Geoffrey: The ‘Big Shot’ at the Museum of Science and Industry Today, taking a picture is as easy as a single click on a phone. But for many years, the process was much more intricate and time-consuming. Geoffrey Baer shines some light on the now largely forgotten event. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
