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) Sep 24, 2019 After 40 Years in Solitary Confinement, a ‘Story of Transformation and Hope’ Albert Woodfox was held in solitary confinement for decades in Louisiana before his release in 2016. Now, he’s written a book about his experiences. He joins us to discuss “Solitary.” Sep 24, 2019 September 24, 2019 - Full Show Watch the Sept. 24, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” 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 Sep 23, 2019 Banned Books: Librarians Push Back Against Censorship It’s Banned Books Week, an annual event organized by the Chicago-based American Library Association to highlight the threat of censorship. Find out which books were challenged most in 2018. Sep 23, 2019 One of Lightfoot’s Loudest City Council Critics Speaks Out In a recent op-ed published in the Chicago Sun-Times, Ald. Anthony Beale outlined his frustrations with Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Beale joins “Chicago Tonight” in conversation. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Sep 23, 2019 Crain’s Headlines: Cash Infusion for High-Profile CTA Project U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley announces $100 million in federal funding for a major Chicago Transit Authority project. The most visible portion of the project – the Belmont Avenue flyover – is scheduled to begin within days. Sep 23, 2019 Illinois Considers Banning Flavored E-Cigarettes Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has been critical of the vaping industry, and now Illinois lawmakers are considering statewide action. Sep 23, 2019 Schools Consider Unrestricted Locker Room Access for Transgender Students A suburban high school district that’s faced years of court battles over equal locker room access is considering a big policy change. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Sep 23, 2019 Where Have the Wild Birds Gone? 3 Billion Fewer Than 1970 North America’s skies are lonelier and quieter as nearly 3 billion fewer wild birds soar in the air than in 1970, a comprehensive study shows. Sep 23, 2019 September 23, 2019 - Full Show Watch the Sept. 23, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Sep 19, 2019 Field Museum Joins Youth Climate Strike in Chicago The Field Museum will be at the center of Chicago’s youth climate strike Friday as activists across the globe hold what is expected to be one of the largest environmental demonstrations in the history of the planet. Sep 19, 2019 Will New Owner Joe Mansueto Light Up the Chicago Fire? We Ask Him He’s one of about a dozen Illinois residents who regularly makes Forbes’ list of the richest people in America. We sit down with Morningstar founder Joe Mansueto. Sep 19, 2019 Former Clinton Aide Blumenthal Tackles Lincoln’s Life in 5 Volumes Sidney Blumenthal, the Chicago native who formerly served as the senior adviser to President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton, discusses his political history of Abraham Lincoln, “All the Powers of Earth.” Sep 19, 2019 Father Michael Pfleger: Gun Violence ‘Not Just a Chicago Problem’ The social activist and senior pastor at Saint Sabina Church will join local and national organizations next week in D.C. to demand that Congress pass common sense gun safety laws. He joins us in discussion. Sep 19, 2019 Bears vs. Redskins: Chicago’s Offense Looks to Improve After Slow Start Can the Bears build on last week’s photo finish? Former Bears offensive lineman James “Big Cat” Williams breaks down the Bears chances against the Redskins. Sep 19, 2019 Crain’s Headlines: Amazon Announces Renewable Energy Goals An electric vehicle maker is on tap to build 100,000 delivery vans for the e-commerce giant Amazon. The massive order is just part of a broader commitment, announced Thursday by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, to make his company greener. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
