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) Aug 1, 2023 Donald Trump Indicted for Efforts to Overturn 2020 Election and Block Transfer of Power The indictment, the third criminal case brought against the former president as he seeks to reclaim the White House in 2024, follows a long-running federal investigation into schemes by Donald Trump and his allies to subvert the peaceful transfer of power and keep him in office despite a decisive loss to Joe Biden. Aug 1, 2023 Aug. 1, 2023 - Full Show The latest on charges against former President Donald Trump. An internal investigation at Northwestern begins. Why some say Illinois is spinning into Tornado Alley. And creating more protections for temporary workers. 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 Aug 1, 2023 Illinois Has Recorded More Tornadoes Than Any Other State This Year Illinois has seen 107 tornadoes in 2023, according to the National Weather Service. That makes it the state with the most tornadoes this year. While Illinois holds this title, scientists caution the thought of adding the Prairie State to Tornado Alley. Aug 1, 2023 New Measure Aims to Protect Illinois Temp Workers, Move Them Into Permanent Jobs Some 800,000 Illinoisans are working in temporary jobs, according to industry estimates. That number has more than doubled over the last two decades. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Aug 1, 2023 Anti-Violence Programs Aim to Keep the Peace By Stopping Conflicts Before They Occur The city, state and federal governments have allocated millions in funding for anti-violence programs — ones that hire local residents at high risk of being shot or shooting others. Jul 31, 2023 July 31, 2023 - Full Show Our series WTTW News: A Safer City continues with the acting U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois on his role in reducing gang violence. Plus, weakening gangs and strengthening violence interrupters. Jul 31, 2023 Chicago Street Outreach Workers Use Own Experiences to Reach Others in Their Neighborhoods Violence prevention workers say the job begins by reaching out to young people who might one day become victims or perpetrators of gun violence and giving them guidance. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Jul 31, 2023 US Attorney’s Office in Chicago Aims to be ‘Force Multiplier’ in Anti-Gang Effort The U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of Illinois has scored some significant recent successes as part of its anti-gang efforts. Jul 28, 2023 Week in Review: Rocky Wirtz’s Legacy; Northwestern Lawsuits Pile Up Chicago mourns the loss of Blackhawks chairman Rocky Wirtz. Northwestern hit with more lawsuits. The city strikes peace with labor unions ahead of the 2024 DNC. And Mayor Johnson meets again with the Bears. Jul 28, 2023 For Emmett Till’s Family, National Monument Proclamation Cements His Inclusion in the American Story When President Joe Biden signs a proclamation on Tuesday establishing a national monument honoring Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, it will mark the fulfillment of a promise Till’s relatives made after his death 68 years ago. Jul 27, 2023 July 27, 2023 - Full Show The Bears meet with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson again. Residents in Edgewater protest the use of a community center as a refuge. And how the current heat wave threatens the power grid. Jul 27, 2023 Edgewater Residents Protest as City Announces Plan to Shelter Migrants at Broadway Armory About 50 people gathered Thursday to protest the city’s process for deciding to use a Chicago Park District facility in Edgewater to shelter asylum seekers. The city has been under a state of emergency for months as it seeks to house the 11,500 migrants who’ve been bused or flown in from Texas. Jul 27, 2023 Hip-Hop Vocalist Jovan Landry Talks Importance of Representation at Wicker Park Fest Wicker Park Fest is celebrating 19 years with more than 60 bands across three stages. The annual event will showcase the talents of both marquee performers and local artists looking to get their names out there. One of those artists is hip-hop vocalist Jovan Landry. Jul 27, 2023 Dangerous Heat Hitting the Chicago Area on Thursday, Friday Parts of the Chicago area are under excessive heat warnings and heat advisories Thursday with temperatures expected to top out at 96 degrees along with a heat index into the triple digits, according to the National Weather Service. Jul 27, 2023 WTTW News Explains: What Happened With Chicago’s Parking Meter Deal? Maybe you’ve heard of the infamous Chicago parking meter deal. Here’s why it’s so unpopular and why it became a case study in worst practices. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
