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) Feb 16, 2023 ‘Chicago Tonight’ In Your Neighborhood: Mixed Reactions to Northwestern’s Proposed Ryan Field Makeover in Evanston Northwestern University is proposing to give its more than 100-year-old Ryan Field a major makeover. The change is said to make the field accessible for people with disabilities, offer green spaces and — to some community members’ dismay — have the option for concerts and similar events. Feb 15, 2023 Feb. 15, 2023 - Full Show The Bears’ major announcement about Arlington Heights. Mayoral candidates go after Brandon Johnson. Dissecting what’s in the governor’s proposed budget. And what city leaders can learn from the botched smokestack implosion. 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 Feb 15, 2023 Spotlight Politics: Mayoral Race Gets Pointed as Election Day Nears Things got pointed at the final Chicago mayoral candidate debate. Our politics team weighs in on that story and more. Feb 15, 2023 Little Village Residents React to Watchdog Report on Botched Implosion: ‘The System is Not Built to Protect Communities Like Ours’ A recent confidential watchdog report found that Chicago officials could and should have prevented a botched smokestack implosion in Little Village, rekindling conversations about the role of industry in neighborhoods and where accountability lies when violations occur. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Feb 15, 2023 Back of the Yards Residents Push Back Against Plan to Merge New Library with Public Housing Project The only library in Back of the Yards shares a space with a local high school. Some residents have advocated for a new freestanding library, securing $15 million in state funding to build it. But a new proposal would incorporate the library into a public housing project. Feb 15, 2023 Pritzker Unveils State Budget With Additional Education, Homeless Funding Speaking before a joint session of the General Assembly, Gov. J.B. Pritzker acknowledged that, due to the coronavirus pandemic, it has been years since he last gave the ceremonial presentation from the Illinois House. Feb 14, 2023 Feb. 14, 2023 - Full Show A WTTW News exclusive: New details on how the city failed to heed warning signs on the Little Village smokestack implosion. Lawmakers return to Springfield. And how to find love while struggling with mental illness. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Feb 14, 2023 Finding Love With Mental Illness: Those With Anxiety, Depression Say They Must First Swipe Right on Themselves On Bumble, users may enter their height, occupation and political alignment. Tinder lets users list their Zodiac sign, alma mater and link a music app to show off their favorite artists. But for those dealing with mental illness, there’s no box to check to help disclose the ongoing struggles present in their lives. Feb 14, 2023 City’s Chief of Policy Defends Proposed New ComEd Deal, Urges Swift City Council Passage “As you look across the country, there’s no other place that’s been able to secure as much funding as we have for the energy and equity project,” says Skyler Larrimore, chief of policy at the city of Chicago. Feb 14, 2023 Pritzker to Outline Vision for Illinois in Budget, State of the State Address For the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. J.B. Pritzker will present from the Illinois House chambers to a joint session of state representatives and senators. Feb 14, 2023 City Officials Could Have Prevented Botched Little Village Smokestack Implosion, According to Full Watchdog Report The 94-page report obtained by the city's former inspector general details lapses by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the Department of Buildings. Mayor Lori Lightfoot declined repeated calls to make it public. Feb 14, 2023 Be Mine! Animals at Brookfield Zoo Enjoy a Valentine’s Day Celebration Fit For a Hippo In what’s become an annual tradition, staff at Brookfield Zoo handed out Valentine’s Day treats to several animals this holiday. The reactions were priceless. Feb 14, 2023 Feb. 13, 2023 - Full Show A special edition of “Chicago Tonight.” Life After Prison — WTTW’s latest FIRSTHAND series explores the challenges in finding basic necessities like food, heath care, housing and work after spending time behind bars. Feb 13, 2023 Justice Advocates on How Trauma Impacts Those Who Have Been Incarcerated Thousands of restrictive laws govern people who have been released from prison in the United States, making it difficult for them to find housing, employment and to restart life after they have done their time. Feb 13, 2023 Formerly Incarcerated People Look to Turn Their Experiences Into Positive Change Tawana Pope and Nicholas Crayton had their own unexpected journeys and challenges, but continue to push for a better life. Pope is the founder of the nonprofit Diamonds In The Making Outreach and previously had been in and out of jail, struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. Crayton was released from prison just last year from the Life Skills Re-Entry Center. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
