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 2, 2022 US House Speaker Pelosi Arrives in Taiwan, Defying Beijing U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan on Tuesday night despite threats from Beijing of serious consequences, becoming the highest-ranking American official in 25 years to visit the self-ruled island claimed by China. Aug 2, 2022 As Monkeypox Spreads, Attention Turns Toward Jails There are now 533 confirmed monkeypox cases in Illinois. And one of those cases was confirmed last week in Cook County Jail. Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart’s office said the individual is believed to have contracted the virus in the community prior to being ordered into custody. 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 2, 2022 From Eastland Disaster to Train Derailments, Chicago Artist Inspired by History and Tragedy Painter Eric Edward Esper creates accurate historical depictions of terrifying tragedies – fires, tornadoes and nautical disasters that took place in Chicago and elsewhere. Aug 2, 2022 As Rents Rise, Push to Eliminate Illinois’ Ban on Rent Control Grows Rent prices rose 9.4% in 2022, according to data firm CoStar Group. In response, groups of local tenants are unionizing in hopes of pushing for an end to a rent control ban that was passed in 1997. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Aug 1, 2022 Aug. 1, 2022 - Full Show The future of Lollapalooza after the music festival rocked Grant Park this weekend. More controversy for a northwest suburban bakery that wanted to host a drag show. And Art on the Mart celebrates Bud Billiken. Aug 1, 2022 CPS Teachers Who Are Keeping Their Jobs After Dispute Say Students’ General Iron Activism is Free Speech The teachers say they were encouraging students to participate in the process of free speech by protesting metal scrap company General Iron, which planned to move into their South Side community. Aug 1, 2022 Crain’s Headlines: State Farm Hits Illinois Drivers With Price Hike State Farm hits Illinois auto customers with yet another price hike. Suburban apartments are seeing some major investment gains. And a look at what’s on the road ahead for electric truck maker Rivian. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Aug 1, 2022 Bud Billiken Parade Gets Downtown Showcase Beneath the Stars The Bud Billiken Parade is taking over a prominent downtown building in a projection film titled “Billiken.” It features dancers from the Bringing Out Talent Dance Company. Aug 1, 2022 Suburban Bakery Vandalized Over Planned Drag Show Banned from Hosting Future Events On July 28, Lake in the Hills officials told UpRising Bakery and Cafe that live programming violated a local zoning ordinance and they had to refrain from holding any more events. Aug 1, 2022 It’s Official: 10 More Years of Lollapalooza in Chicago The new contract will be in place for 2023 and run through 2032, with the potential for a five-year extension. Aug 1, 2022 Brittney Griner’s Russian Trial Resumes Amid Intensified Diplomacy The WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist is to return to court on Tuesday, a month after the beginning of the trial in which she could face 10 years in prison if convicted. As the trial has progressed, the Biden Administration has faced rising calls for action to win her release. Jul 31, 2022 New DePaul Art Exhibit Explores State Violence and Reparations An exhibition at the DePaul Art Museum titled “Remaking the Exceptional: Tea, Torture and Reparations, Chicago to Guantanamo” is acknowledging 20 years since the opening of a United States extra-legal prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Jul 31, 2022 Community-Based Public Art Initiative in Chicago Aims to Spur Climate Action A community-based art initiative is pushing for more public artwork across Chicago’s neighborhoods. Earth Art Chicago is awarding nearly $550,000 to 11 arts organizations throughout the city. Jul 29, 2022 ‘Chicago Tonight’ in Your Neighborhood: Waukegan Located about 30 miles north of downtown Chicago, Waukegan has recently become a hub for Planned Parenthood doctors in Wisconsin to treat their patients since that state halted abortions after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Jul 28, 2022 July 28, 2022 - Full Show The mayor says city won’t cooperate in out-of-state abortion probes. What’s causing the myriad of issues on the CTA? Inside the latest economic numbers. And we’re live at Lollapalooza and in Waukegan. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
