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) Nov 19, 2018 Nov. 19, 2018 - Full Show Watch the Nov. 19, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Nov 19, 2018 Chris Jones’ Book ‘Rise Up!’ Examines Contemporary American Theater From “Angels in America” to “Hamilton,” a new book from Chicago Tribune critic Chris Jones looks at the last quarter century of American theater. 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 Nov 19, 2018 Brain Donations Power Groundbreaking Study of Alzheimer’s Disease An estimated 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and that number is expected to rise. We learn about one of the world’s most comprehensive studies of the disease, taking place right here in Chicago. Nov 19, 2018 New Podcast ‘The City’ Digs Up Dirt on Old Chicago Scandal We speak with Robin Amer, the creator of a new podcast from USA Today that takes a broad look at the events that led up to the so-called Operation Silver Shovel scandal – and the fallout that continues to this day. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Nov 19, 2018 Political, Financial, Housing Issues Face Next Mayor, City Council City Council overwhelmingly approved a 2019 budget with no major tax or fee increases, but the next mayor and City Council will face rapidly rising city pension obligations and a host of other issues. Nov 19, 2018 The Race Begins: Mayoral, Aldermanic Candidates File to Run for Office And they’re off. Candidates for Chicago mayor, alderman and other municipal posts made it official on Monday, the first day they were able to file petitions with the Chicago Board of Elections. Nov 15, 2018 Nov. 15, 2018 - Full Show Watch the Nov. 15, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Nov 15, 2018 What Social Media Posts Can Tell Us about Gang Violence Gang violence in Chicago has been researched, debated and battled for years. What role might artificial intelligence play in preventing violence? Nov 15, 2018 Illinois Rolls Out New Savings Program for Workers Without Retirement Plans We learn about a new state-sponsored savings program aimed at more than one million Illinois workers not already covered by a retirement plan. Nov 15, 2018 Turnover and Turmoil at USA Gymnastics Scandals plague USA Gymnastics in the wake of the Larry Nassar sexual abuse catastrophe. USA Today columnist Nancy Armour has the latest. Nov 15, 2018 A New Approach to Addressing Hunger in Higher Education Food pantries are popping up in a surprising, new location: colleges and universities. How City Colleges of Chicago and the Greater Chicago Food Depository are providing for local students. Nov 15, 2018 Biography Explores ‘Love and Strife’ of Legendary Author Saul Bellow He is widely considered one of the greatest American novelists. Saul Bellow’s anger, appetites and enormous talent are captured in a newly released biography by Zachary Leader, who joins us in conversation. Nov 15, 2018 Photographer Donates His Talents to Help Dogs Get Adopted More than 6,000 dogs were taken in by the city’s animal shelter last year. How one local animal lover is focusing his lens on the challenge of finding them permanent homes. Nov 14, 2018 State Comptroller Susana Mendoza Running for Chicago Mayor She’s officially in. One week after winning re-election as comptroller, and after weeks of speculation and leaks, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza will run for mayor of Chicago. Nov 14, 2018 Former First Lady Comes Home to Kick Off International Book Tour Two of Chicago’s most famous women sit down for an intimate chat. What Michelle Obama told Oprah Winfrey – and 18,000 of her closest friends – to kick off her book tour. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
