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) Dec 13, 2018 Critic Who Dissed Chicago’s Food Scene Defends His Article John Kessler served up five criticisms of the city’s restaurant and food culture in a Chicago magazine article this week – and he’s facing some heat for it. Do you think Chicago’s dining scene has “lost its luster”? Dec 13, 2018 NASA Reaches New Heights: Mars, Asteroid Bennu and Ultima Thule From amazing new vistas of Mars to a little rover bouncing on a distant asteroid, an exploration of recent achievements in outer space with Adler Planetarium astronomer Lucianne Walkowicz. 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 Dec 12, 2018 Spotlight Politics: Challenges and Shenanigans in the Mayor’s Race The race for Chicago mayor is intensifying and the feuding among candidates has begun. We take a deep dive into the 2019 municipal election and other top political headlines in our weekly roundtable. Dec 12, 2018 Chicago’s Historic Newberry Library Unveils New Look, Exhibition As one of Chicago’s oldest and most prestigious institutions unveils a new look, it also looks back at an event that transformed the city. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Dec 12, 2018 Chinese Spacecraft Enters Lunar Orbit Ahead of Planned Moon Landing A Chinese spacecraft enters the moon’s orbit and prepares to be the first to land on its far side. Rabiah Mayas joins us with stories making headlines in the world of science. Dec 12, 2018 Dec. 12, 2018 - Full Show Watch the Dec. 12, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Dec 12, 2018 What Route Will Illinois Take on Infrastructure Funding? In a little more than a month, Illinois will have a new governor. J.B. Pritzker’s plans for his administration – including infrastructure funding – are beginning to take shape. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Dec 12, 2018 Pension Plan: How Mayor Emanuel Hopes to Confront Pension Obligations Mayor Rahm Emanuel makes a major announcement on addressing the city’s pension crisis. What the plan calls for – and what it means moving forward. Dec 12, 2018 Ask Geoffrey: What Became of Artist Behind These 1970s Murals? A viewer remembers helping an artist paint vivid rainbow stripes on the walls of Lower Wacker Drive as a teenager, but she can’t recall the artist’s name. Dec 11, 2018 Dec. 11, 2018 - Full Show Watch the Dec. 11, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Dec 11, 2018 Public Transit Outlook: Leaders Talk Infrastructure, Funding Needs Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants a hike in the state gas tax to fund transportation infrastructure. The area’s transit heads give us their reaction and an update on the status of the region’s public transportation. Dec 11, 2018 Year-End Tax Tips as Trump Tax Code Changes Take Effect As the end of the year approaches, it’s time to get your tax affairs in order. Two local tax experts offer their advice. Dec 11, 2018 National Safety Council Leader Deborah Hersman Heading to Waymo For the last four years, Deborah Hersman has led the National Safety Council. Next month, she’ll join Google’s self-driving technology development company, Waymo. Why she’s making the move. Dec 11, 2018 Teaching the Little Rock Nine to Students in Chicago We speak with Terrence Roberts, a surviving member of the Little Rock Nine, about teaching students to promote equality in their communities. Dec 11, 2018 Mayor Emanuel: Change State Constitution on Pensions He may be leaving office soon, but Mayor Rahm Emanuel is about to put forward a proposal that’s likely to generate controversy as the race for his successor heats up. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
