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) Oct 28, 2019 CPS Cancels Tuesday Classes as Sticking Points Stall Deal The Chicago Teachers Union strike has surpassed its 2012 work stoppage in terms of missed school days. An update on negotiations from Chicago Public Schools and Chicago Teachers Union leaders. Oct 28, 2019 Field Museum’s New Meteorite Contains Stardust That Predates the Solar System A 4-pound chunk of a rare type of meteorite that crashed into a Costa Rican village this spring has found its way to Chicago, and experts say the rock likely contains clues to the origins of life on Earth. 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 Oct 28, 2019 In Chicago, Trump Calls the City an Embarrassment to the US President Donald Trump disparaged the city Monday as a haven for criminals that is “embarrassing to us as a nation.” The city’s top cop sat out Trump’s speech to protest the president’s immigration policies and frequently divisive rhetoric. Oct 28, 2019 Crain’s Headlines: Cost-Cutting at Walgreens Prompts Corporate Job Cuts The company didn’t say how many people were let go, but a Tribune report pegged the number at 100 employees at its Deerfield headquarters. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Oct 28, 2019 October 28, 2019 - Full Show Watch the Oct. 28, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Oct 28, 2019 Islamic State Still Poses a Threat After Al-Baghdadi’s Death Eliminating the Islamic State group’s elusive leader gives President Donald Trump a new argument for leaving Syria, but the U.S. military campaign against the extremists is far from finished. Oct 24, 2019 Pressure Mounts on Facebook to Vet Political Content Should social media companies be responsible for fact-checking content? The debate over free speech on Facebook. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Oct 24, 2019 ‘Check, Please!’ Returns for 19th Season on WTTW “Check, Please!” host, restaurateur and master sommelier Alpana Singh dishes on the new season of the Emmy award-winning show, which debuts Friday on WTTW. Oct 24, 2019 Lightfoot’s New Plan to Address Mental Health Care Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveils a new mental health plan that includes a boost in funding. But some say it falls short of her promise to bring back six clinics that were shuttered by her predecessor in 2012. Oct 24, 2019 Crain’s Headlines: No CTA Fare Hikes for Now The Chicago Transit Authority’s budget has no plans for fare hikes or service reduction in 2020, but ridership on CTA buses and trains has been steadily declining since a 2012 peak. Oct 24, 2019 Bears Look to Jump-Start Offense Against Chargers Is there a spark of life yet in the Bears? Former Bears offensive lineman James “Big Cat” Williams previews the team’s matchup with the Chargers on Sunday. Oct 24, 2019 Former Tattoo Artist Leaves Indelible Marks on Canvas George Klauba is back on the scene, but he no longer inks people. These days, he’s an acclaimed painter sought after by collectors locally and abroad. And his new series of paintings features tattoo art. Oct 24, 2019 October 24, 2019 - Full Show Watch the Oct. 24, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Oct 24, 2019 CPS on Teachers Strike: ‘This Cannot Go Into Next Week’ The ongoing Chicago teachers strike has already cost students six days of classes. But with upcoming deadlines for students prepping for college, Chicago Public Schools leaders are expressing a sense of urgency in getting students back into school. Oct 23, 2019 Spotlight Politics: Federal Probe Circling Closer to Speaker Madigan The powerful Illinois House speaker is named in a federal subpoena. Our politics team tackles that story and Mayor Lightfoot’s budget proposal in our weekly roundtable. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
