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) Sep 20, 2021 Lightfoot Bets on Improving Economy, Uses Federal Relief Funds to Balance Budget Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s plan to close a projected $733 million budget gap in 2022 relies on $385 million in federal relief funds and nearly $299 million in savings and efficiencies, but the plan contains “no new tax or significant fee increases” for Chicago residents, she said. Sep 20, 2021 Crain’s Headlines: Geico Auto Hike Steepest in 6 Years Geico customers in Illinois will be paying more for car insurance. Crain’s Chicago Business reporter Danny Ecker has details on that story and more. 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 Sep 20, 2021 US, Mexico Restart High-Level Economic Talks After 4 Years The United States and Mexico restarted high-level economic talks Sept. 9 after a four-year pause as top advisers to presidents Joe Biden and Andrés Manuel López Obrador expressed eagerness to make headway on issues important to both nations such as infrastructure, trade and migration. Sep 20, 2021 September 20, 2021 - Full Show Mayor Lightfoot joins us as she proposes her new budget to City Council — we’ll look at the numbers and get reaction from aldermen. The COVID-19 vaccine for kids. And U.S.-Mexico trade talks restart. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Sep 16, 2021 ‘Chicago Tonight’ in Your Neighborhood: Little Village The vibrant Little Village community has been bustling with Mexican Pride as celebrations are in full force for Mexican Independence Day. Sep 16, 2021 September 16, 2021 - Full Show One-on-one with Illinois’ House Speaker. Live from Little Village for Mexican Independence Day. Filmmaker Ken Burns on Muhammad Ali. The Bears’ home opener. And a first-of-its-kind Mexican music fest. Sep 16, 2021 Illinois’ House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch on Energy Bill and More A massive energy bill became law this week and among other things, it aims to get Illinois carbon-free by 2045. Meanwhile, Illinois COVID vaccination rates slow as the delta variant surges. And the legislature’s veto session is coming up in a month. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Sep 16, 2021 Ken Burns Talks About His New Documentary ‘Muhammad Ali’ He was bigger than boxing and larger than life — a true icon of the 20th century. Filmmaker Ken Burns and Donald Lassere of the Chicago History Museum join us to discuss the sweeping new four-part documentary on the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali. Sep 16, 2021 Native Garden Registry Gets Green Thumbs Up From City Council The creation of the Native and Pollinator Garden Registry means Chicago gardeners now have protection from overzealous ticket writers. And plants like milkweed can take their rightful place alongside other “flowers” instead of being mistaken for weeds. Sep 16, 2021 ‘Sounds of 18th Street’ Unites Mexican Artists From Across US in New Music Festival We head to Pilsen, where The National Museum of Mexican Art is getting ready to host its first musical festival. Sep 16, 2021 Bears Hoping to Bounce Back Against Bengals After Prime-Time Loss After losing to the Rams, how long will Bears coach Matt Nagy resist pressure to give rookie quarterback Justin Fields more playing time? Former Bears offensive lineman James “Big Cat” Williams give us his take on the opening day loss and Sunday’s game against Cincinnati. Sep 15, 2021 Ethics Board Finds Probable Cause Ald. Gardiner Violated Ethics Ordinance Twice The Chicago Board of Ethics has found there is probable cause to believe that Ald. Jim Gardiner (45th Ward) violated the city’s Governmental Ethics Ordinance by using his office to retaliate against his political foes. Sep 15, 2021 September 15, 2021 - Full Show A new CEO for Chicago Public Schools. Another Chicago alderman may have violated ethics rules — that and more on Spotlight Politics. Reconstructing the state’s energy sector. Everybody’s favorite aunt. Sep 15, 2021 Chicago’s 4th Architecture Biennial Reimagines City’s Vacant Lots The exposition kicks off Friday. Past editions have been based at the Chicago Cultural Center, but now, its focus shifts to neighborhoods across Chicago — and to finding creative opportunities to meet those communities’ needs. Sep 15, 2021 ‘Chicago Party Aunt’ Prepares To Make Netflix Debut She’s our local bad influence: the Chicago Party Aunt debuts this week on Netflix. We check in with writer and actor Chris Witaske, the creator of the notorious Twitter account-turned-animated series. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
