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 3, 2019 Civil Rights Attorney to Lead New Office of Equity and Racial Justice A new office aims to examine policy with equity and racial justice in mind. We speak with Candace Moore, who is leading the office. Sep 3, 2019 Aldermen React to Mayor’s ‘Hard Choices’ in ‘State of the City’ Speech City Council members are still digesting Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s “State of the City” address, in which she revealed an $838 million budget shortfall. We get reaction from Alds. Raymond Lopez and Nicholas Sposato. 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 3, 2019 CPS Unveils Englewood STEM High School After Controversial Closures On Tuesday, Chicago Public Schools will welcome the inaugural class of students to Englewood STEM High School, 18 months after the district voted to close four other local high schools. Sep 3, 2019 Social Worker Shares Intimate Stories from Chicago’s Mental Health System What is the connection between mental health, trauma and Chicago’s high homicide rate? A new book by Jonathan Foiles aims to answer that question. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Sep 3, 2019 Exhibit Digs Up Satire and Skeletons of ‘Legendary Printmaker’ Posada A Mexican artist who died 100 years ago still influences popular culture. Inside the exhibit “Jose Guadalupe Posada: Legendary Printmaker of Mexico.” Sep 3, 2019 September 3, 2019 - Full Show Watch the Sept. 3, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Sep 3, 2019 Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds in Hurricane-Stricken Bahamas Hurricane Dorian pounded away at the Bahamas for a day and a half, devastating thousands of homes, trapping people and crippling hospitals. Atmospheric scientist Scott Collis of Argonne National Laboratory weighs in. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Aug 29, 2019 Video: Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s ‘State of the City’ Address Watch the mayor’s full speech outlining “where we are, where we’ve come, and what we see as a path forward.” With commentary by our own Paris Schutz and Becky Vevea of WBEZ. Aug 29, 2019 Trump’s Dream of Space Force Moves One Step Closer to Reality As society becomes increasingly dependent on space-based systems, there’s a growing need for protection from potential adversaries. But is the U.S. Space Command – and eventually a Space Force – the answer? Aug 29, 2019 Mars Wrigley Internship a Sweet Gig, but Not All Goodies and Gumdrops Cindy Mancilla spent her summer working at the headquarters of candy magnate Mars Wrigley. And though the company hires hundreds of interns across its various departments, this internship takes the cake – and gives back. Aug 29, 2019 5 Chicago Teens Charged with Murder Under Controversial Illinois Law Just what is the felony murder law? Critics say it is broad and unjust, especially when it involves juveniles. Proponents say it deters crime. Chicago defense attorney Brandon Brown weighs in. Aug 29, 2019 The ‘State of the City’: Chicago’s $838M Budget Gap and the Path Ahead A day after Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot marked her 100th day in office, she delivered her first “State of the City” address at Harold Washington Library. Our panel reacts to the speech and offers analysis. Aug 29, 2019 Lightfoot Outlines $838M Budget Deficit in ‘State of the City’ Address The number that had been kept under wraps for weeks is finally out in the open. “If it sounds like a large number, that’s because it is,” Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Thursday during her first “State of the City” address. Aug 29, 2019 Deep Frydays: Chicago-Style Hot Dogs Before they say goodbye for the summer, Nick and Erica have a frying finale befitting our fair city: a teeny-wiener version of the Chicago-style hot dog. Aug 29, 2019 August 29, 2019 - Full Show Watch the Aug. 29, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
