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) Aug 28, 2019 Alderman: Budget Gap Could Be As High As $1.3 Billion Just how big is the city’s budget deficit? And will Mayor Lori Lightfoot propose new taxes to close it? Lightfoot will likely spell out some of that in a much-anticipated “State of the City” address Thursday evening. Here’s a preview. Aug 28, 2019 Remember Chicago’s Last Waterfall? It Looks Much Different Now On Chicago’s Northwest Side, a gently sloping riverbed occupies the former site of a small but historically important dam. We visit a popular fishing spot – for humans and birds alike – at River Park. 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 Aug 28, 2019 August 28, 2019 - Full Show Watch the Aug. 28, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Aug 27, 2019 Activist Calls for Racial Equity as Transportation Revolution Looms Chicago and the world is on the brink of a transportation revolution – and activists for racial equity want to ensure the benefits of that revolution reach communities of color. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Aug 27, 2019 Federal Election Chair Sounds Alarm on 2020 Election Federal authorities have repeatedly warned about foreign influence in U.S. elections, but a core federal agency that keeps watch on elections is suddenly without any enforcement ability. We speak with Federal Election Commission Chair Ellen Weintraub. Aug 27, 2019 Chickens and Roosters Rescued from Foul Play in Chicago People commonly adopt dog and cats from the pound, but there’s a new phenomenon in Chicago: stray chickens and roosters are being rounded up in an effort to find them their forever homes. Aug 27, 2019 August 27, 2019 - Full Show Watch the Aug. 27, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Aug 26, 2019 At Bridgeport Arts Center, Artists Search for Meaning in Migration For decades, the southern border of the U.S. has been a flash point for conflicting points of view. Now, artists from both sides of the border – including Chicago – are navigating the rocky road of migration in “The Border Crossed Us.” Aug 26, 2019 Rep. Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia Talks Immigration Policy, Impeachment U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia has had a foot in both local and national politics for decades. Now representing Illinois’ 4th Congressional District, Garcia has become an outspoken critic of the Trump administration’s immigration policies. He joins us in discussion. Aug 26, 2019 August 26, 2019 - Full Show Watch the Aug. 26, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Aug 26, 2019 CTU Rejects Fact-Finder’s Report, Moves Closer to Teachers Strike Teachers at Chicago Public Schools are back in the classroom, preparing for the arrival of students next week. But they still have no contract from the district, even though the district is changing its offer to teachers. Aug 22, 2019 Mayor, Labor Groups Push for $15 Minimum Wage by 2021 Chicago has seen its minimum wage steadily rise in the last several years, from a hourly rate of $8.25 in 2014 to $13 today. But labor activists and some public officials say it’s not nearly enough. Aug 22, 2019 Tiger Woods’ Jackson Park Project: Where the Proposed Merger Stands It’s been nearly three years since pro golfer Tiger Woods announced his plan to restore and merge two historic golf courses on the South Side. We discuss the proposal and the varying reactions to it. Aug 22, 2019 Chicago’s Music Box Theatre Celebrates 90th Anniversary On Aug. 22, 1929, the North Side theater opened its doors as the first dedicated “talkie” house in Chicago. What makes this old movie house unique today. Aug 22, 2019 August 22, 2019 - Full Show Watch the Aug. 22, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
