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 15, 2019 Contract Bargaining Wraps Up With No Deal Between CTU, Board of Education Time is running out for Chicago Public Schools to reach a deal with the Chicago Teachers Union on a new contract. Oct 15, 2019 Can Illinois Save $1M a Day by Consolidating Pension Funds? Governor Says Yes Consolidating scores of local firefighter and police pension funds could save Illinois taxpayers between $820 million and $2.5 billion in the next five years, according to a report published by a state task force. 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 15, 2019 ‘Downton Abbey’ Actor Harry Hadden-Paton Rehearses for Royal Role in Chicago We go backstage as an actor prepares “The King’s Speech” at Chicago Shakespeare Theater – and remembers his role on “Downton Abbey.” Oct 15, 2019 Scientists Reconstruct Face of Human Ancestor Using Fossilized Bone How did researchers reconstruct the face of an ancient human ancestor using a fossilized bone? This story and more from the world of science with Neil Shubin. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Oct 15, 2019 Crain’s Headlines: Lightfoot Floats New Chicago Casino Plan Mayor Lori Lightfoot is floating a new plan to make the Chicago casino a property owned jointly by the city and the state. But the idea is getting a cool reception in Springfield. Oct 15, 2019 Evanston Native Shares How She Helped Break Harvey Weinstein Story In a new book, New York Times reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor detail how they uncovered allegations of sexual abuse by Harvey Weinstein. Twohey, an Evanston native, joins us in discussion. Oct 15, 2019 Mexican Ambassador to the U.S. Martha Bárcena on Visit to Chicago Bárcena, who last year became the first woman to hold her position, discusses immigration and the political relationship between the U.S. and Mexico. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Oct 15, 2019 ‘Caution Freedom’ Shines Light on Artwork Too Provocative for Putin Artwork once under attack by the Russian government is now on view in Chicago. We explore a show at the One After 909 gallery in West Town. Oct 15, 2019 October 15, 2019 - Full Show Watch the Oct. 15, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Oct 14, 2019 October 14, 2019 - Full Show Watch the Oct. 14, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Oct 14, 2019 CPS Teachers, Staff Rally and March as Strike Countdown Continues Negotiators took a break from the bargaining table Monday as thousands of teachers and school staff rallied in hopes of securing what they called a “fair contract.” Oct 14, 2019 Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples Day? Chicago Groups Weigh In In the wake of criticism directed at Columbus and his treatment of indigenous people, a movement to supplant Columbus Day with another holiday – Indigenous Peoples Day – has emerged. Oct 14, 2019 Trump’s Syria Withdrawal Draws Fire From All Sides President Donald Trump’s decision to immediately withdraw all U.S. troops from northern Syria has prompted criticism from politicians, military leaders and others. Oct 14, 2019 Powerful Writing: Presidential Speechwriters Discuss Their Craft Former speechwriters for Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush discuss the current state of presidential messaging. Oct 14, 2019 Cathy Marston’s Adaptation of ‘Jane Eyre’ Heads to the Joffrey Ballet In “Jane Eyre,” Cathy Marston said she creates movement based on quotes taken directly from Charlotte Bronte’s 19th century novel. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
