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) Nov 17, 2020 Columnist Heidi Stevens Talks About Her COVID-19 Diagnosis Heidi Stevens is a writer at the Chicago Tribune who taps into many of her own experiences for her “Balancing Act" column. But writing about her COVID-19 diagnosis — and an underlying heart condition — gave her pause. Nov 17, 2020 Chicago Artist Explores Blackness as Both a Color and Identity in New Exhibit We explore the latest exhibition from Amanda Williams which responds to the social media trend Blackout Tuesday, in which Instagram users posted black squares to show solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. 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 17, 2020 An Infectious Disease Expert Offers Advice on Staying Safe During Thanksgiving The COVID-19 pandemic means this year’s holiday season will be like no other. Dr. Emily Landon, an infectious disease specialist at UChicago Medicine, gives advice on how to safely navigate the holidays. Nov 17, 2020 White House Chief of Staff: A Closer Look at This Critical Role President-elect Joe Biden recently announced longtime confidant Ron Klain as his White House chief of staff. As the president’s gatekeeper and top assistant, Klain will play a crucial role in managing who has access to Biden. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Nov 17, 2020 CPS to Bring Back Some Students for In-Person Learning As Soon As Jan. 11 Though Illinois will soon see increased restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, some Chicago Public Schools students and teachers are set to head back to the classroom. The head of CPS and Mayor Lightfoot discuss the plan. Nov 17, 2020 Illinois Moves to ‘Tier 3’ Restrictions Starting Friday to Curb COVID-19 Surge Facing “exponential growth” in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Illinois will soon begin operating under tighter restrictions designed to stop the spread of the virus — and avoid another stay-at-home order, the governor said. Nov 17, 2020 November 17, 2020 - Full Show Watch the Nov. 17, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Nov 16, 2020 For Some Restaurants, It’s Cheaper to Close Than to Remain Open It’s been a solid eight months since government leaders in Chicago and Illinois began asking residents to limit their activities due to the coronavirus. A new round of that took effect in the city on Monday. Nov 16, 2020 What Joe Biden’s Transportation Agenda Could Mean For Chicago On the campaign trail, Joe Biden said he’d expand federal investment in America’s infrastructure and transportation systems, at a time when they desperately need it. But will Biden’s rhetoric turn into concrete action? Nov 16, 2020 Joe Walsh: ‘We Can’t Normalize’ President Trump’s Behavior President Donald Trump has aggressively promoted misinformation and disinformation questioning the results of the election, which he lost. Former Illinois U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh, a fierce Trump critic, weighs in. Nov 16, 2020 Why COVID-19 Is Prompting a Mass Exodus of Women in the Workforce Since February, nearly 2.2 million women have left the workforce, according to the National Women’s Law Center. What’s behind what some have dubbed the “she-cession” — and what are the long-term implications of the exodus? Nov 16, 2020 Crain’s Headlines: United Trial Could Create Travel Corridor United Airlines will conduct free, rapid COVID-19 tests on passengers and crew members on select flights between London and New York. Crain’s Chicago Business Editor Ann Dwyer has details. Nov 16, 2020 November 16, 2020 - Full Show Watch the Nov. 16, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Nov 12, 2020 ‘Chicago Tonight’ in Your Neighborhood: West Lawn A 25-minute drive southwest of the Loop, the West Lawn community is home to many essential workers and has one of the highest rates of COVID-19 in the city. Nov 12, 2020 Bears on 3-Game Skid as Offense Fails to Fire Former Bears offensive lineman James “Big Cat” Williams weighs in on fans rushing the field after a Notre Dame win and the Bears upcoming Monday night game against the Vikings. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
