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 8, 2019 Checking Out the Menu at Chicago’s US Pizza Museum Pizza is on the menu at a Chicago museum dedicated to the world-famous dish. We check out the collection of a curator with a craving. Oct 8, 2019 Crain’s Headlines: Caterpillar Stock Sags Amid Global Economy Concerns Caterpillar stock sagged toward a one-month low Tuesday. Concern over slowing global economies drove the bellwether industrial stock downward. 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 8, 2019 Land Deal Tied to Illinois Senate President Cullerton Under Scrutiny A North Shore land deal involving Illinois Senate President John Cullerton raises questions about a powerful public official influencing a vote that could enrich him and his son. Oct 8, 2019 The Cases for and Against Horse-Drawn Carriages in Chicago A debate in Chicago over horse-drawn carriages has raged between animal activists and industry professionals for years. We hear both sides of the debate. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Oct 8, 2019 October 8, 2019 - Full Show Watch the Oct. 8, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Oct 7, 2019 Climate Activists: ‘The Oceans Are Rising, And So Are We’ Activists on Monday evening closed down the streets in front of Chicago City Hall and the James R. Thompson Center as they called on Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Gov. J.B. Pritzker to declare a “climate emergency.” Oct 7, 2019 Northwestern Coach Pat Fitzgerald on Sports, School and Leadership The winningest football coach in Northwestern University’s history talks about leadership – and why his team has been successful academically. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Oct 7, 2019 Crain’s Headlines: GM Strike Raises Fears of Recession The General Motors strike now entering its fourth week is rippling across the economy, from parts suppliers to bars, restaurants and other businesses that serve employees who now find themselves tight on cash. Oct 7, 2019 Two Longtime Chicagoans Among 2019 ‘Genius Grant’ Recipients An urban designer from Chicago and one of the city’s longtime illustrators are among the 2019 MacArthur fellows and recipients of the prestigious “genius grant.” Oct 7, 2019 Guns, Abortion and Gay Rights Top Supreme Court’s Docket The Supreme Court is set to have a blockbuster term, hearing cases on gay and transgender rights, immigration, abortion, guns and religion. We preview the new term with former Supreme Court clerks. Oct 7, 2019 State Sen. Toi Hutchinson Takes on New Role as Illinois’ ‘Cannabis Czar’ She was a driving force behind Illinois’ new marijuana law. Meet the state’s new cannabis regulation oversight officer. Oct 7, 2019 Trump Sends Strong, Conflicting Signals on Syria, Turkey Facing unusually wide criticism, President Donald Trump sent out strong but conflicting signals on the “endless war” in Syria and Middle East on Monday. Oct 7, 2019 October 7, 2019 - Full Show Watch the Oct. 7, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Oct 3, 2019 Comedian Damon Williams Stands Up for Hometown of Chicago Damon Williams has worked at City Hall, Subway and – for the last 27 years – has been a very busy stand-up comic. We catch up with Williams ahead of his benefit for Teamwork Englewood on Friday. Oct 3, 2019 Minimum Wage Debate: Should Tipped Workers Also ‘Fight for $15’? Should tipped workers make the same minimum wage as non-tipped workers? We discuss the pros and cons of a pending ordinance in City Council that would raise the city’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2021 – including for those who earn tips. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
