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) Apr 11, 2022 Chicago’s Fine Arts Building, Still a Haven for Creatives, Undergoes Updates The building, 410 S. Michigan Ave., opened as the Studebaker Building in 1885 as a showroom and assembly plant for carriages. Thirteen years later, it was remodeled and repurposed as the Fine Arts Building. Apr 11, 2022 Crain’s Headlines: Former OfficeMax Headquarters Part of East Coast Investor Buying Spree A New York firm adds a former Office Max Headquarters to its buying spree in Chicago; what’s next for the vacant office campus of a former publishing company; and inflation forces a Chicago-based food giant to get meaty. 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 11, 2022 LGBTQ Young People at Greater Risk of Mental Health Problems During Pandemic According to the newly released data, 26.3% of gay, lesbian or bisexual students attempted suicide between Jan. and June 2021. For heterosexual students, the number was 5.2% and other or questioning students at 16.5%. Apr 7, 2022 Voters to Get Preelection Tax Relief It’s getting down to the wire for state lawmakers. They’re supposed to finish their work for this session Friday. And just before the deadline, Democrats are out with a deal. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Apr 7, 2022 April 7, 2022 - Full Show One-on-one with the newest candidate for mayor of Chicago: Ald. Ray Lopez. Plus, two local doctors return from helping Ukrainian refugees in Europe. And Amanda Vinicky has the latest from Springfield. Apr 7, 2022 Lopez Rules Out Reelection Bid for City Council, Says He Is ‘All In’ with Mayoral Bid In his bid to oust Mayor Lori Lightfoot from her 5th floor suite of offices, Lopez will give up his seat on the City Council representing Brighton Park, Back of the Yards and Gage Park and West Englewood. Apr 7, 2022 Local Doctors Travel to Ukrainian Border to Offer Medical Support Two retired Skokie doctors have recently returned from volunteering in Eastern Europe, helping refugees escaping the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Apr 6, 2022 April 6, 2022 - Full Show WTTW’s latest investigation finds a company getting tax incentives from Aurora hired Mayor Irvin’s ex wife. A local take on Ken Burns’ new Ben Franklin doc. And the latest on three casino finalists. Apr 6, 2022 Lightfoot’s $12.5M Plan to Giveaway $150 Gas Cards, $50 CTA Passes Hits Pothole Skeptical members of the Chicago City Council blasted the proposal as an election-year stunt that would benefit oil companies without offering Chicagoans real relief from the pain at the pump. Apr 6, 2022 What Today’s STEM Students Can Learn from Benjamin Franklin The new Ken Burns documentary “Benjamin Franklin” looks at the life of one of the founders of the United States. Of course, Benjamin Franklin’s scientific achievements are a big part of the story. But how do they resonate with today’s students of science? Apr 6, 2022 Rogers Park Wine Business Looks to Expand Customers’ Palates While Continuing to Adapt Liz Ahearn opened her Rogers Park business, 7301 N. Sheridan Road, seven months before the pandemic hit. Like many other shop owners, she’s had to get creative. Despite the challenges, she has managed to keep her business growing. Apr 5, 2022 How a Chicago Mom Turned Dumpster Diving into a Full-time Job Angel Williams was introduced to dumpster diving about 10 years ago by a woman at her church. Since then, the mother of four has parlayed the pastime into a business and mission. Apr 5, 2022 Richard Irvin’s Ex-Wife Hired by Development Firm Receiving Millions in Aurora City Incentives The ex-wife of Aurora Mayor and GOP gubernatorial candidate Richard Irvin works with a development team that stands to receive up to $15 million in Aurora city incentives, with the potential for millions more to redevelop the former Copley Hospital site. Apr 5, 2022 The Chicago River Comes Alive in New Portrait Painted With Fishing Rod and Reel Artist Ben Miller cast a portrait of the Chicago River using just fishing gear. Here’s the big reveal. Apr 4, 2022 April 4, 2022 - Full Show From filling your trunk with groceries to filling your car with gas, the price is going up. A new report on climate change was released — and it’s not pretty. And what genealogists can learn from just-released U.S. census records from 1950. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
