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) Nov 20, 2025 The Education Department Is Dismantling. Here’s What That Means Since he took office, President Donald Trump has called for the dismantling of the Education Department, saying it has been overrun by liberal thinking. In July the U.S. Supreme Court upheld mass layoffs that halved the department’s staff. Nov 20, 2025 Amid Controversy Sparked by Chuy García’s Resignation, Patty Garcia Vows to Stand on Her Own Patty Garcia, 40, is likely to be the only Democrat on the March ballot, but could face a serious challenge during next November’s general election. 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 Nov 19, 2025 Nov. 19, 2025 - Full Show An order restricting the use of force by immigration agents in Chicago is halted. And a pregnant woman is discharged from a hospital — giving birth in a car just eight minutes later. Nov 19, 2025 Cook County Assessor Pushes to Ease Property Tax Burden on Homeowners Some homeowners are searching for answers as they grapple with hefty property tax bills. A new report from the Cook County Treasurer’s Office said declining values for downtown commercial properties are shifting the tax burden onto homeowners. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Nov 18, 2025 Nov. 18, 2025 - Full Show Where budget negotiations stand at City Hall. And Illinois is rolling out mobile IDs — we explain how it works. Nov 18, 2025 Alderpeople Weigh in on the Path Forward for Budget Negotiations After Johnson’s Plan Fails to Advance Alds. Daniel La Spata (1st Ward), William Hall (6th Ward) and Bill Conway (34th Ward) joined “Chicago Tonight” to discuss the ongoing budget negotiations. Here’s a snapshot of where they stand. Nov 18, 2025 Illinoisans Can Soon Add a Mobile ID to Apple Wallet, Secretary of State Announces Starting Wednesday, Illinois residents will be able to add their Illinois-issued driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet. The Mobile ID program will also “soon” expand to Google and Samsung wallets, according to the Secretary of State’s Office. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Nov 17, 2025 Nov. 17, 2025 - Full Show The mayor’s budget plan faces a major setback at City Hall. And Texas National Guard members leave Illinois ahead of a Supreme Court decision on their deployment. Nov 17, 2025 Trump Leaves Military Action Against Venezuela on the Table But Floats Possible Talks The comments deepened the uncertainty about the Trump administration’s next steps toward Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro’s government. Nov 17, 2025 As the Texas National Guard Leaves Illinois, Retired Major Generals Offer Insight Into Troops’ Role “The military is not the method we use for law enforcement,” said retired Maj. Gen. Randy Manner. “They are not trained for this, and we don’t want to put these young men and women in situations they are not trained for.” Nov 17, 2025 Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2026 Spending Plan Fails to Advance, Signaling Steep Climb The refusal of the City Council’s Finance Committee to advance Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed spending plan is another sign there is no clear consensus on the bulk of Johnson’s proposal to impose $623 million in new taxes on the wealthiest Chicagoans and largest firms. Nov 14, 2025 Week in Review: CPS Watchdog Flags Travel Spending; Government Shutdown Ends Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino and his agents are reportedly leaving Chicago soon. And the federal government reopens after a record shutdown — with dissent among the Democrats. Nov 13, 2025 Nov. 13, 2025 - Full Show The mayor bats down concerns over efficiencies as budget hearings wrap up. And parents help immigrant neighbors get kids to school. Nov 13, 2025 Ken Burns Sees ‘Rhymes of History’ in New Documentary on the American Revolution More than nine years in the making, the six-part,12-hour documentary series tells the tale of the country’s founding struggle from multiple viewpoints. Nov 13, 2025 A Chicago Coin Collector Planned Treasure Hunts to Share His Collection. Things Changed When Immigration Agents Arrived Jon Martin started his coin collection 20 years ago and has amassed about 600 pieces. In a bid to connect with his community and perhaps get more people interested in numismatics, the Rogers Park resident recently decided to give away some of his collection. Load More Thanks to our sponsors: