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) Apr 17, 2018 Journalist Connects Family’s Turbulent Past with Chinese History A reporter researching his family history tells an intimate story of China’s modernization. Scott Tong discusses his new book “A Village with My Name.” Apr 17, 2018 Tech Titan Howard Tullman to Lead New Innovation Institute at IIT An innovation hub opens this fall at the Illinois Institute of Technology. We speak with newly named executive director, Howard Tullman. 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 Apr 17, 2018 Pension Liabilities Leave City, State With Few Options With billions in unfunded pension liabilities, what options remain for lawmakers to defuse the state’s pension time bomb? Apr 17, 2018 The Dirty Work of Keeping the Chicago River Clean Keeping the river clean is no easy task, particularly during the summer months when the river is bustling. We spend a morning with one of Chicago’s trash-scooping river skimmers. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Apr 16, 2018 April 16, 2018 - Full Show Watch the April 16, 2018 full episode of "Chicago Tonight." Apr 16, 2018 Viewer Feedback: ‘You Did Your Loyal Viewers a Disservice’ Reaction to our recent conversation with the authors of a controversial Chicago magazine article. Apr 16, 2018 Adler Planetarium Opens Vault, Reveals Astronomical Treasures From Chicago’s first major telescope, to the most sophisticated scientific instrument of the 12th century, a look at some seen and unseen treasures at the Adler Planetarium. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Apr 16, 2018 Mayor Emanuel Touts ‘Second Waterfront’ in Chicago The mayor outlines major projects to expand recreation along the Chicago River. Why some aldermen say it’s not enough. Apr 16, 2018 New Report Reveals Presence of Lead in Many Chicago Homes Why so many Chicago homes are testing high for lead in their water – and what you can do about it. Apr 16, 2018 A Tombstone Tour of Chicago A new book by author and photographer Larry Broutman highlights headstones, monuments and memorials at more than 30 area cemeteries. Apr 16, 2018 Cases For and Against Net Neutrality Set for Debate at Northwestern Northwestern University hosts an Oxford-style debate on net neutrality this week. What are the pros and cons? Apr 16, 2018 New Report Digs Into Drastically Underfunded Police, Fire Pensions After massive layoffs in Harvey because of its underfunded pensions, a look at which other municipalities could be in similar trouble. Apr 12, 2018 April 12, 2018 - Full Show Watch the April 12, 2018 full episode of "Chicago Tonight." Apr 12, 2018 City’s Top Cop on Crime and Policing in Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson tells us about a big new cash gift to fight crime, discusses police oversight and more. Apr 12, 2018 Weird, Wonderful Wildlife at Reptile Fest We meet some rare and remarkable critters that are part of this weekend’s annual Reptile Fest. Load More Thanks to our sponsors: