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) Jun 9, 2025 How Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Could Impact Illinois’ Small Businesses Businesses and manufacturing are starting to feel the impact of steel and aluminum tariffs that took effect Wednesday. The Trump administration is putting a 50% tax on these metals when they’re imported from other countries. Jun 9, 2025 What to Know About Trump’s Deployment of National Guard Troops to LA Immigration Protests This appears to be the first time in decades that a state’s National Guard was activated without a request from its governor. 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 Jun 6, 2025 Week in Review: ICE Arrests Spark Protests; Johnson Renews Calls to Tax ‘Ultra Rich’ A chaotic scene as federal agents make a surprise mass immigration arrest. And Mayor Brandon Johnson says he’s confident public transit will get the funding it needs — but who will pay? Jun 5, 2025 June 5, 2025 - Full Show Local leaders react to yesterday’s immigration arrests. And why Illinois State Police is sharing data with federal immigration authorities. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Jun 5, 2025 Illinois State Police Keeps Data on Suspected Gang Members. ICE Has Access According to agreements obtained by WTTW News, the Illinois State Police has shared data with ICE through its statewide computer system since 2008, including criminal history data and its gang member file, which could contain citizenship information, according to the LEADS manual. Jun 5, 2025 Local Leaders, Advocates Push Back Against ICE Mass Arrests in the South Loop ICE agents reportedly detained at least 10 people in the South Loop on Wednesday after the people were told to check in to a monitoring program administered by the agency. Jun 3, 2025 June 3, 2025 - Full Show The mayor reacts as state lawmakers fail to fund public transit. And the latest on COVID-19 vaccine guidelines. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Jun 3, 2025 US Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Absentee Ballot Appeal From Illinois Congressman At issue is a lower court ruling that found the Republican and two presidential elector nominees did not have standing to sue. The Supreme Court will likely hear arguments in the case in the fall. Jun 3, 2025 Federal Officials Issue New COVID Vaccine Guidelines. Here’s What to Know Federal health officials issued new guidance last week on who should have the COVID-19 vaccine, and it no longer includes healthy children and healthy pregnant women. Jun 2, 2025 After Marathon Springfield Session, Illinois Lawmakers Look Ahead to What’s Next Illinois lawmakers worked right up to the May 31 deadline to pass a $55.2 billion spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year. State Democrats say the plan accounts for an uncertain future, while Republicans say more cuts are needed to address what’s ahead. Jun 2, 2025 June 2, 2025 - Full Show State lawmakers react to the new budget. And Jeremy Piven is bringing his stand-up comedy home to Chicago. May 30, 2025 Week in Review: Scramble to Pass State Budget; Assisted-Dying Bill Advances The Illinois House advances a bill allowing physician-assisted death for the terminally ill. And an overhaul of public transit in the Chicago area is lining up in Springfield. May 29, 2025 US Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi on His Bid for the US Senate, Being a ‘Champion for Underdogs’ A heated race is already unfolding to replace longtime U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin in next year’s primary elections. Since the 80-year-old senator announced his retirement last month, three Democratic candidates have launched campaigns. May 29, 2025 May 29, 2025 - Full Show Lawmakers are working to address transit and state budget challenges with just two days left in session. And a congressman from Schaumburg discusses his bid for the U.S. Senate. May 29, 2025 Illinois Bill Would Allow Terminally Ill Adults to End Their Lives With Medical Assistance The bill would legalize the use of prescription drugs that aid in dying, what’s commonly referred to as physician-assisted suicide. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
