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 18, 2023 This Week in Nature: Who, Us? Fewer Than 50% of Americans Think Humans Are the Main Cause of Climate Change According to a new survey, there’s been a shift in the percentage of Americans who believe humans are the primary driver of climate change as opposed to natural changes in the environment. Apr 18, 2023 Photo Exhibition Highlights the Lives, Personalities of Black Gay Men in 1980s Chicago A new exhibition of his photographs at the Wrightwood 659 gallery in Lincoln Park is an evocative look at gay Black men in Chicago during a pivotal decade — and a window into a community that’s often been overlooked and stereotyped. 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, 2023 April 17, 2023 - Full Show Officials search for answers after unruly teenage behavior downtown. Why several dozen county employees were busted for alleged fraud. And the former CEO of Com Ed testifies in the bribery case tied to Michael Madigan. Apr 17, 2023 More Than 50 Employees at Cook County Court Clerk’s Office Leave Amid COVID-19 Fraud Probes The employees were found to have defrauded the Paycheck Protection Program designed to help businesses stay afloat amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Apr 17, 2023 April Fools! Record Warmth Gives Way to Snow as Spring Takes Chicago on Roller-Coaster Weather Ride In true springtime-in-Chicago fashion, last week’s record-setting summer-like temperatures gave way to a return on winter Monday, as people woke up to snow-covered cars and below-freezing wind chills. Apr 17, 2023 Former ComEd CEO Distances Herself From Michael Madigan During 2nd Day on the Stand Anne Pramaggiore was one of Chicago’s most high-profile executives, serving as CEO of ComEd, as well as chair of the Federal Reserve Board of Chicago’s Board of Directors, and on the boards of DePaul University and Motorola. All of those titles are gone now and replaced with another: defendant. Apr 17, 2023 Unrest Spurred by Summer-Like Temperatures Presents Brandon Johnson with 1st Test, Weeks Before He Takes Office In all, nine adults and six juveniles were arrested in connection with the unrest, which included crowds of young people jumping on CTA buses and fighting, prompting police officials to decry groups “engaging in reckless and disruptive behavior putting themselves and the public at risk for harm.” Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Apr 14, 2023 April 14, 2023 - Full Show Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson takes us around his neck of the woods — the Austin community. And we’re joined by the head of the Chicago’s police board. Apr 14, 2023 Brandon Johnson on Raising a Family in Austin, Choosing the Next Top Cop “Chicago Tonight” co-anchor Brandis Friedman sat down with Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson for a wide-ranging interview. When he takes office on May 15, Johnson will be the first mayor in nearly a century to call the West Side home. Apr 14, 2023 Touring Chicago’s Austin Community With Mayor-Elect Brandon Johnson When he takes office on May 15, Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson will be the first mayor in nearly a century to call the West Side home. Apr 14, 2023 Chicago Police Officer Who Struck Police Board President During George Floyd Protests Suspended for 90 Days Chicago Police Board President Ghian Foreman told investigators he was struck by an officer after Foreman attempted to intervene after seeing several police officers “just whaling away on” a man with their batons, records show. Apr 14, 2023 Week in Review: Chicago to Host 2024 Democratic Convention; Ex-ComEd CEO Takes the Stand Chicago nabs the 2024 DNC golden goose. Former ComEd CEO takes the stand in her own bribery trial. Cook County defendants wait years to get their cases heard. And the Blackhawks wave goodbye to Jonathan Toews. Apr 14, 2023 Taking the Stand in Her Defense, Former ComEd CEO Describes Relationship With Madigan and His Lobbyist As CEO of Illinois’ powerful ComEd utility company, Anne Pramaggiore had to take risks. On Thursday, she took another as she stepped to the witness stand at the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse downtown, to testify in her own defense. Apr 13, 2023 April 13, 2023 - Full Show A Chicago fireman is laid to rest. A look at mental health care for first responders. The latest testimony in the “ComEd Four” bribery trial. And residents call out Walmart for closing its doors. Apr 13, 2023 Raising Awareness About Mental Health Concerns for First Responders The recent deaths of two Chicago firefighters are a stark reminder of the physical dangers first responders face. Often unseen are mental health concerns, which can take a heavy toll. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
