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) Feb 10, 2020 Tribune Buyouts: Mixed Emotions for Longtime Journalists Leaving Company Two veteran journalists who agreed to leave the Chicago Tribune after a recent round of buyouts talk about their hopes for the company’s future. Feb 10, 2020 Primary Politics: Should Illinois Come First in 2024? On the heels of the Iowa caucuses debacle, Illinois leaders are trying to rally support for the state to hold the first presidential primary in 2024. But is that a good idea? 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 Feb 10, 2020 New Bill Could Give Illinois Students Time Off to Address Mental Health Issues State Sen. Rob Martwick says the bill would grant students up to five excused absences from class to let them “take care of their mental health, just like they would be with a broken bone or the flu.” Feb 10, 2020 Crain’s Headlines: Traffic at Midway Drops to 20-Year Lows Traffic at Midway Airport dropped last year to its lowest level in two decades—and the decline is likely to continue as long as the Boeing 737 Max is grounded. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Feb 10, 2020 February 10, 2020 - Full Show Watch the Feb. 10, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Feb 10, 2020 Joe Walsh: ‘I Would Support Any Democrat’ Over Trump Declaring President Donald Trump unbeatable in a Republican Party that has become a “cult,” former U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh says he will do everything he can to help a Democrat – any Democrat – defeat Trump in November. Feb 6, 2020 Chicago Film Critics Weigh in on Oscars 2020, CFCA Awards Brad Pitt is expecting to grab his first Oscar ever this Sunday night. Two local film critics share their predictions for this year’s awards. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Feb 6, 2020 State Offers Guidance on Medical Pot A little more than a month after Illinois legalized marijuana, questions remain about whether the program is as equitable as promised. The popularity of pot is also affecting medical users. Feb 6, 2020 Historic Near North Houses Headed for Landmark Status A proposed new landmark district aims to protect historic Chicago homes from demolition, but some owners worry it will tie their hands. Feb 6, 2020 Advocates Push for Protections Amid Fears of Obama Center Displacement The proposed 20-acre Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park is raising new concerns about property values and lower-income residents getting pushed out of the area. Feb 6, 2020 In Chicago, Legal Pot Could be Just the Beginning. Are Mushrooms Next? Chicago could become the largest city in the nation to decriminalize natural psychedelics like mushrooms and peyote. Feb 6, 2020 Ask Geoffrey: ‘The Unicorn Song’ and Its Chicago Origins What does a song about a mythical creature have to do with one of Chicago’s most prolific – and unusual – artists? Geoffrey Baer explains. Feb 6, 2020 Crain’s Headlines: Brookfield Zoo President to Step Down No departure date has yet been set for Stuart Strahl, who announced to his board of trustees that he is heading for the exit after 17 years at the helm. Feb 6, 2020 February 6, 2020 - Full Show Watch the Feb. 6, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Feb 5, 2020 Spotlight Politics: Former State Lawmakers in Trouble There are more reports of alleged bad behavior involving former state lawmakers. Our politics team digs into that and more in our weekly roundtable. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
