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) Oct 24, 2019 Crain’s Headlines: No CTA Fare Hikes for Now The Chicago Transit Authority’s budget has no plans for fare hikes or service reduction in 2020, but ridership on CTA buses and trains has been steadily declining since a 2012 peak. Oct 24, 2019 Bears Look to Jump-Start Offense Against Chargers Is there a spark of life yet in the Bears? Former Bears offensive lineman James “Big Cat” Williams previews the team’s matchup with the Chargers on Sunday. 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 Oct 24, 2019 Former Tattoo Artist Leaves Indelible Marks on Canvas George Klauba is back on the scene, but he no longer inks people. These days, he’s an acclaimed painter sought after by collectors locally and abroad. And his new series of paintings features tattoo art. Oct 24, 2019 October 24, 2019 - Full Show Watch the Oct. 24, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Oct 24, 2019 CPS on Teachers Strike: ‘This Cannot Go Into Next Week’ The ongoing Chicago teachers strike has already cost students six days of classes. But with upcoming deadlines for students prepping for college, Chicago Public Schools leaders are expressing a sense of urgency in getting students back into school. Oct 23, 2019 Spotlight Politics: Federal Probe Circling Closer to Speaker Madigan The powerful Illinois House speaker is named in a federal subpoena. Our politics team tackles that story and Mayor Lightfoot’s budget proposal in our weekly roundtable. Oct 23, 2019 Striking CPS Teachers, Staff Take Message to City Hall Tens of thousands of protesters rallied and marched on city streets outside City Hall on Wednesday morning as Mayor Lori Lightfoot delivered her first budget address. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Oct 23, 2019 Professional Mediator Offers Tips for Better Negotiations As the city and the Chicago Teachers Union try to hammer out a contract agreement, we explore common strategies and pitfalls in any negotiation with professional mediator Teresa Frisbie. Oct 23, 2019 Chicago Aldermen React to Budget Proposal, Teachers Strike Mayor Lightfoot laid out her plan to resolve the city’s massive deficit, but any final budget will require the support of aldermen. Weighing in on that and more: Alds. Scott Waguespack, Ray Lopez and Jason Ervin. Oct 23, 2019 Congress Grills Zuckerberg on Facebook’s Digital Currency Plans Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg faced tough questions Wednesday from members of Congress about his social media platform’s digital currency project. We discuss the billionaire tech entrepreneur’s plans for Libra. Oct 23, 2019 Crain’s Headlines: Bill Daley Leaves Bank of New York Mellon Bill Daley has left Bank of New York Mellon after less than six months as vice chairman. He started there following his loss in Chicago’s mayoral election earlier this year. Oct 23, 2019 Lightfoot: No Property Tax Hike If Springfield Chips In Mayor Lori Lightfoot delivered her first budget address Wednesday at City Hall amid a swirl of protests from striking Chicago Public Schools teachers and support staff outside. How she plans to close the budget gap. Oct 23, 2019 October 23, 2019 - Full Show Watch the Oct. 23, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Oct 22, 2019 How CPS Strike is Impacting High School Seniors Applying for College There is still no deal between the city and the Chicago Teachers Union, and the strike is raising specific concerns for some high school seniors. Meanwhile, a former teacher-turned-presidential hopeful rallied with the CTU on Tuesday morning. Oct 22, 2019 ‘Information Wars’ Author Says US Losing Battle Against Disinformation A former Time editor and State Department official on fighting for truth in the age of disinformation. Richard Stengel tells us about his new book “Information Wars.” Load More Thanks to our sponsors: