Shows Chicago Tonight Week in Review SORT Order Oldest FirstNewest First FILTER Date Range Start date End date Category - Any -Arts & EntertainmentBusinessCrime & LawEducationHealthPoliticsScience & NatureSports Keyword(s) Apr 22, 2025 Supreme Court to Hear Arguments on Trump’s Plan to End Birthright Citizenship President Donald Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship for the children of people who are in the U.S. illegally has been halted nationwide by three district courts around the country. Appeals courts have declined to disturb those rulings. Apr 22, 2025 2 Months After Mayor Johnson Formed Task Force to Rid CPD of Extremist Groups, No Public Sign of Progress The task force, formed in February, has met twice, and the next meeting is set for Wednesday, Deputy Mayor Garien Gatewood said. 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 Apr 22, 2025 Cambridge Astronomers Detect Tentative Signs of Life on Distant World Using the James Webb Space Telescope, researchers said they were able to detect signs of sulfur-based molecules called dimethyl sulfide or DMS, which on Earth are only produced by life, primarily marine phytoplankton. Apr 21, 2025 April 21, 2025 - Full Show Remembering the life of Pope Francis. And why some advocates are speaking out against the Trump administration’s approach to autism research. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Apr 21, 2025 Advocates, Families Push Back Against RFK Jr.’s ‘Dehumanizing’ Comments on Autism In a speech last week, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed kids with autism will “never pay taxes, hold a job,” play sports or participate in the arts. Apr 21, 2025 Catholic Leaders, Educators Reflect on Pope Francis’ Life and Legacy “We’re certainly going to mourn the loss of a truly wonderful leader, someone who was a great example, who lived their faith in word and action,” Auxiliary Bishop Lawrence Sullivan said. “But it’s also a time to really be grateful for his phenomenal leadership.” Apr 18, 2025 Week in Review: City Council Blocks Jan. 6 Rioters From City Jobs; Police Misconduct Budget Almost Exhausted Former President Joe Biden returns to the national stage — calling out the Trump administration’s actions on Social Security. And alderpeople are blocking Jan. 6 rioters from working with the city. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Apr 17, 2025 April 17, 2025 - Full Show The new leader of the Chicago Park District on his vision for the future. And exploring Chicago’s Latino history in an upcoming exhibit. Apr 17, 2025 Chicago Park District CEO Carlos Ramirez-Rosa on Riot Fest, Homeless Encampments and Top Priorities After 10 years as the 35th Ward alderperson, Carlos Ramirez-Rosa is moving to a different office: superintendent and CEO of the Chicago Park District. Apr 17, 2025 Judge Finds Probable Cause to Hold Trump Administration in Criminal Contempt for Violating El Salvador Deportation Order A federal judge on Wednesday said he has found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt of court for violating his orders to turn around planes carrying deportees to El Salvador. Apr 17, 2025 Take Note! Chicago Stationery Shops Enjoying Revived Interest in Analog Communication, Fueled by Social Media and Celebrities Analog communication is having a moment, ironically thanks to digital platforms where people share product info and connect over their shared love of stationery. Apr 16, 2025 Chicago City Council Blocks Jan. 6 Rioters From City Jobs After Trump Pardons President Donald Trump in January pardoned more than 1,500 people who were convicted of attacking the Capitol as part of an effort to overturn the 2020 election, including a former Chicago police officer. Apr 15, 2025 April 15, 2025 - Full Show A war of words between Chicago’s mayor and the White House. And the Trump administration is targeting major law firms — we explore the constitutional questions it raises. Apr 15, 2025 Trump’s Executive Orders Targeting Law Firms Tee Up Potential Constitutional Clash Some of the nation’s largest law firms have recently been faced with a stark choice — cooperate with the Trump administration or face punitive executive orders. Apr 15, 2025 Donald Trump’s Threats to Yank Federal Funding from Chicago Amount to ‘Terrorism,’ Brandon Johnson Says Mayor Brandon Johnson said Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s efforts to strip federal funding from cities like Chicago with laws on the books designed to protect undocumented immigrants amount to “terrorism” and vowed again to fight the federal government. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
