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) Jul 28, 2026 Revised CPS Budget That Removes Furloughs Still a ‘First Draft,’ Says CTU President With a Thursday vote looming on the next Chicago Public Schools budget, a revised proposal from the district looks to avoid furloughs to close its $732 million deficit, but still leaves 1,601 layoffs on the table — including 759 teachers. Jul 28, 2026 July 28, 2026 - Full Show Cleanup is underway after damaging storms hit the Chicago area. And a contentious budget battle at Chicago Public Schools. The head of the Chicago Teachers Union joins us. 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 Jul 28, 2026 Trump’s 50% Tariffs on Canada Risk Igniting a Fresh Trade War The 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods, including electrical equipment and machinery, are among the steepest tariffs his administration has levied against any country. Jul 27, 2026 July 27, 2026 - Full Show Illinois tolls could be going up. We tell you what you need to know. And no more changing clocks? How a new daylight-saving proposal could impact your daily life. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Jul 27, 2026 What Impact Would a Switch to Permanent Daylight Saving Time Have? Earlier this month, the U.S. House voted to end the twice yearly changing of the clocks by passing the Sunshine Protection Act. As the act makes its way to the Senate where it still needs approval, some are voicing concerns Jul 27, 2026 Illinois Tollway Proposes $26.5 Billion Capital Projects Plan, 57% Toll Hike for Illinois Motorists The Illinois Tollway board is considering a 15-year, $26.5 billion construction plan to address deteriorating roads and reduce congestion across the state’s tollway system. Jul 24, 2026 Week in Review: Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Expands; Congressional Candidates Booted From Ballot Illinois is added to the CDC’s investigation of the cyclosporiasis outbreak. And two congressional candidates are tossed off the ballot in Illinois’ 4th District. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Jul 23, 2026 July 23, 2026 - Full Show A new documentary explores the American Dream and what’s happened to it. And a major pickleball tournament comes to the Chicago area. Jul 23, 2026 Major League Pickleball Tournament Comes to Illinois. Meet Chicago’s Pro Team The paddle sport has exploded in popularity in recent years. The Chicago Slice is among several teams competing this week in a four-day Major League Pickleball tournament in suburban Northbrook. Jul 23, 2026 What Happened to the American Dream? New Documentary Asks 1,000 People Across 50 States As the country faces unprecedented affordability crises, rising mental and physical health issues, and a polarizing political climate, a new documentary seeks to discover whether the American Dream can be realized. Jul 23, 2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend Returns to Chicago: ‘The City Is Absolutely Buzzing’ In addition to Saturday’s All-Star game at the United Center and Friday’s three-point contest at Wintrust Arena, events will be taking place around the city throughout the weekend. Jul 22, 2026 July 22, 2026 - Full Show Chicago Public Schools is facing a massive budget gap — two board members on the path ahead. And two independent congressional candidates are removed from the ballot. Jul 22, 2026 Macías, Sigcho-Lopez Talk Next Steps After Ballot Removal in Race to Replace ‘Chuy’ García The competition to take over U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García’s seat was thinned out this week after Chicago Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th Ward) and Mayra Macías were removed from the ballot for failing to secure enough valid petition signatures. Jul 22, 2026 Chicago Board of Education Members Weigh How to Close $732M Budget Gap CPS CEO Macquline King unveiled a proposed $9.88 billion budget to close the district’s funding gap. The plan calls for $200 million in TIF funding, the layoff of 760 teachers and 801 support staff, and five unpaid furlough days for CPS employees. Jul 22, 2026 Shedd Welcomes 4 Belugas Rescued From Defunct Canadian Water Park A complicated, high-stakes rescue of 30 beluga whales from a defunct Canadian water park is underway, with four of them arriving Tuesday at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
