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) May 24, 2018 Illinois Legislators Optimistic About Meeting Budget Deadline As Illinois heads into the home stretch of its legislative session, lawmakers intimately involved in budget negotiations have an eye on reaching a bipartisan deal by next Thursday’s deadline. May 24, 2018 May 24, 2018 - Full Show Watch the May 24, 2018 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 May 24, 2018 Archdiocese and Students Team Up on Solutions to Chicago Violence A shooting last week at Santa Fe High School in Texas is the latest in a string of school shootings this year. The Archdiocese of Chicago and local students are now teaming up to address the problem. May 24, 2018 130 Artists Unite to Complete Chicagoan’s Graphic Novel Chicago comic artist Ed Siemienkowicz died before he could complete his 246-page graphic novel. More than 130 artists donated their time and skills to bring his story to life. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors May 24, 2018 NU Professor’s Joke Tweet Goes Viral But Also Sparks Backlash Lessons learned from a joke that goes viral – and the backlash that follows. We speak with Northwestern University professor Viorica Marian. May 24, 2018 Trump Pardons Chicago Boxing Great Jack Johnson Posthumously In 1908, boxer Jack Johnson defeated Tommy Burns for the heavyweight title – at a time when whites and blacks rarely entered the same ring. May 24, 2018 What to Make of the NFL’s New Kneeling Policy Strong words from the president about kneeling in the NFL as a new policy is unveiled. We get local reaction to the rules. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors May 24, 2018 Chicago to Pittsburgh in 45 Minutes: A Look at the High-Speed Hyperloop Could the Midwest soon be connected to a futuristic transit option? We visit one company’s hyperloop test site in the Nevada desert. May 23, 2018 May 23, 2018 - Full Show Watch the May 23, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” May 23, 2018 Local Author Says Religion Might be the Best Therapeutic Drug Around The new book “Why We Need Religion” argues that people need religion, but not for spiritual reasons. We discuss the power and purpose can religion can have with author Stephen T. Asma. May 23, 2018 How Will Lincoln Yards Impact Chicago’s Music Scene? A former industrial corridor along the North Branch of the Chicago River could be turned in to the city’s newest entertainment district. Rock critic Jim DeRogatis sounds a warning. May 23, 2018 Report: US Border Patrol Officials Have Abused Young Migrants A new report from the ACLU and the University of Chicago alleges a disturbing trend of abuse towards young migrants held by immigration officials. May 23, 2018 Ask Geoffrey: What’s Up With These Mismatched Tower Toppers? A viewer wants to know why the towers atop an iconic Chicago skyscraper have changed height. Geoffrey Baer proves himself equal to the task in this week’s Ask Geoffrey. May 23, 2018 Rainn Wilson at Steppenwolf Theater In a Farce to be Reckoned With The actor known for his role as Dwight Schrute on NBC’s “The Office” talks about his dual roles in Matthew-Lee Erlbach’s new play “The Doppelganger.” May 23, 2018 Obama Presidential Center Sails Through City Council The project that will transform 19.3 acres of Jackson Park into the Obama Presidential Center aced its final in a series of city votes Wednesday. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
