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) Feb 12, 2019 Of Mice and Men in Space: Chicago Researchers Helping NASA Prepare for Mars An ongoing NASA study aided by Northwestern researchers sent mice into orbit with the goal of learning more about the physiological effects of living in space. Feb 12, 2019 Amid Blackface Scandals, 2 Black Comedians Share Their Perspectives As the fallout over Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s yearbook scandal continues, a look at recent examples of blackface in comedy again raises the question of whether the practice is ever permissible. 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 Feb 12, 2019 A Window Into Pritzker’s Plans for Illinois A series of transition reports unveiled last week provides a look at what new Gov. J.B. Pritzker has in store for Illinois, from potential new taxes to the creation of a statewide infrastructure czar. Feb 12, 2019 Pritzker Admin Lays Out Financial Woes Ahead of Budget Address As Illinoisans wait for new Gov. J.B. Pritzker to unveil his budget plan, Pritzker’s administration is delving into the perilous state of Illinois’ finances with a series of reports. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Feb 12, 2019 Cracked Lake Shore Drive Bridge Reopens A portion of northbound Lake Shore Drive reopened Tuesday after having been shut down for more than 24 hours, raising questions about the condition of Chicago’s other bridges. Feb 12, 2019 Feb. 11, 2019 - Full Show Watch the Feb. 11, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Feb 11, 2019 Refugee Photo Exhibit ‘Designed to Engage You Empathetically’ For his traveling exhibit, “When Home Won’t Let You Stay: Stories of Refugees in America,” photographer James Bowey spent time with all of his subjects in order to learn and share their stories. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Feb 11, 2019 Illinois Lawmakers Debate Financial Steps Amid Pritzker Deficit Report From tax increases to sports betting to recreational marijuana, Illinois lawmakers weigh changes to address the state’s overwhelming financial problems. Feb 11, 2019 Early Voting – Now in All 50 Wards – Begins in Chicago With Chicago’s municipal election two weeks away, early voting kicked off Monday in all 50 wards. Feb 11, 2019 White Sox, Cubs Broadcasters Preview Upcoming Season It might be cold and snowy outside, but pitchers and catchers report Wednesday for their first spring training workouts. We ask White Sox broadcaster Jason Benetti and Cubs broadcaster Len Kasper about the upcoming season. Feb 11, 2019 Attorney General, Special Prosecutors Asking for Review of Jason Van Dyke Sentence Illinois’ top legal officer and the special prosecutor in charge of the Jason Van Dyke murder trial are challenging the legality of the prison sentence handed down to the former Chicago police officer. Feb 11, 2019 Local Museums Embrace Rich History of Design in Chicago A look at Chicago’s historical influence on an enduring design style. Plus, overlooked graphic art made by African-American designers. Feb 7, 2019 Feb. 7, 2019 - Full Show Watch the Feb. 7, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Feb 7, 2019 ‘Missing’ Uptown Chandeliers to Make Their Way Back Home After decades of neglect and decay, Chicago’s historic Uptown Theater is finally being brought back to life. And some of the original light fixtures – painstakingly restored – will soon make their way back to the 1925 movie palace. Feb 7, 2019 Pritzker Advances Agenda, But Transition Reports Slow to Emerge When will Gov. J.B. Pritzker release the reports he says will serve as his guides? And why is it taking so long? Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
