Shows Chicago Tonight Week in Review SORT Order Oldest First Newest First FILTER Date Range Start date End date Category - Any - Arts & Entertainment Business Crime & Law Education Health Politics Science & Nature Sports Keyword(s) Aug 16, 2023 Bewitching Mid-Century Surrealist Painter Gets Rare Spotlight at Art Institute Strange people occupy fantastic places in a new exhibition of art by Remedios Varo at the Art Institute of Chicago. The 20th century surrealist painter’s work is well known in Mexico but rarely seen in the U.S. Aug 16, 2023 Outrage Over Allison Arwady’s Firing Puts a Spotlight on Brandon Johnson’s Public Health Agenda During his campaign for mayor, Brandon Johnson promised to fire Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady, and Friday night, he did just that — setting off a wave of recriminations and outrage. 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 15, 2023 Aug. 15, 2023 - Full Show Behind the selection of Larry Snelling as Chicago’s next top cop. A deep dive on the latest criminal charges against former President Trump. And the growing threat of hacking hospitals. Aug 15, 2023 How RICO, a Law Associated With Mobsters, Is Central to Georgia Charges Against Donald Trump Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis used Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations, or RICO, law to charge Trump and 18 associates for allegedly participating in a wide-ranging conspiracy to overturn the state’s 2020 election results. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Aug 15, 2023 Why Hospitals Are Being Increasingly Targeted by Cyberattacks Hacking is a growing concern for hospitals and health institutions. Cyberattacks on hospitals and health systems more than doubled from 2016 to 2021, according to a JAMA report. Aug 15, 2023 Community Leaders Who Chose Top Cop Finalist Weigh in on Snelling Selection and What’s Next Pending City Council approval, Larry Snelling faces leading the Chicago Police Department at a time when residents are demanding answers to the city’s perennial problem of violent crime. He will also have to lead the department through the transformational change demanded by a court-ordered consent decree. Aug 14, 2023 Renovations Underway at Garfield Park Community Plaza, an ‘Oasis’ For Neighbors Renovations are underway at the Garfield Park Community Plaza to create more play areas for kids, a stage, a covered roller rink and a sculpture designed by young people from the community. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Aug 14, 2023 Architects, Community Advocates Say Investing in Public Spaces Can Make Neighborhoods Safer Public transit and amenities like theaters, parks, libraries and grocery stores make neighborhoods more livable and appealing. But do they actually make them safer? Aug 14, 2023 Can You Walk There? Local Coalition Aims to Expand Equitable Transit-Oriented Development Neighborhood development and transit options are one way to make neighborhoods more livable, local advocates say. That’s why a coalition of organizations, artists, authors and developers are all working to advance the goal of equitable transit-oriented development. Aug 14, 2023 Aug. 14, 2023 - Full Show The latest in our series WTTW News: A Safer City as Mayor Brandon Johnson makes his pick for police superintendent official. The role of public spaces in safety. And equitable transit-oriented development. Aug 14, 2023 ‘A New Chapter’: Larry Snelling Introduced as Chicago’s Next Top Cop “This is an extremely important day for the city,” Snelling said Monday. “For people who grew up like I did — a resident of Englewood and a student of the Chicago Public Schools — I want you to know the possibilities are limitless.” Aug 11, 2023 Week in Review: State Gun Ban Decision; Top Madigan Aide on Trial Mayor Brandon Johnson set to select a new police chief. Nobody gets in to see the wizard, according to a federally charged top Madigan aide. State Supreme Court rules on assault weapons. And the sinking Sox. Aug 10, 2023 Aug. 10, 2023 - Full Show The latest on the Loretto Hospital strike. Dozens of state employees under investigation for PPP loan fraud. A preview of the annual Bud Billiken parade. And “MJ: The Musical.” Aug 10, 2023 Creative Team Behind ‘MJ: The Musical,’ Now Playing in Chicago, on the Power of Dance Last year it was a hit on Broadway. Now it’s opening a North American tour in Chicago. “MJ: The Musical” tells the story of Michael Jackson in flashback. It begins in 1992 as he prepares his Dangerous Tour. Aug 10, 2023 Loretto Hospital Reaches Tentative Deal With 200 Striking Workers Loretto Hospital in Austin has reached a tentative deal with about 200 striking workers who took to the picket line July 31. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
