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) Jul 6, 2017 Don’t Rock the Boat! New Video Addresses Marine Safety Around Chicago As more cruises and kayaks join commercial barges on the river, some tour boat operators are concerned about safety. Learn the “rules of the road” for Chicago waterways. Jul 6, 2017 Retired ABC7 Reporter Paddling Length of Mississippi River For 30 years, Paul Meincke covered local, national and international news for Chicago’s ABC7. Now, he’s in the midst of another adventure: a canoe trip along the length of the mighty Mississippi River. We check in via Skype. 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 Jul 5, 2017 July 5, 2017 - Full Show Watch the July 5, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight." Jul 5, 2017 Ask Geoffrey: What Are Your Favorite Chicago ‘Firsts’? Chicago might be called the Second City, but we can lay claim to a few big historical firsts. Geoffrey Baer shares his favorite firsts in this encore edition of Ask Geoffrey. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Jul 5, 2017 Lawmakers Weigh In As State Budget Deal Edges Closer After a bruising two-year battle, Illinois may be on the brink of a budget. Lawmakers from either side of the budget divide join us with insights. Jul 5, 2017 Anti-Violence Activist Tio Hardiman on His 2nd Bid for Governor The head of the nonprofit group Violence Interrupters says his platform includes job creation, reducing gun violence, boosting public school funding and bridging gaps between Democrats and Republicans. Jul 5, 2017 Tax, Budget Vote May Be Too Late for Illinois to Escape ‘Junk’ Status Thursday will be do or die for an income tax increase and Illinois’ first budget since July 2015, following a warning from Moody’s that the state is under review for a credit rating downgrade. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Jul 5, 2017 Chicago Filmmaker’s Portraits Honor Transgender People Killed in 2016 Artwork by Lilly Wachowski, best known as co-director of “The Matrix,” honors 27 transgender people killed last year—and allows the viewer to look them in the eyes. Jul 5, 2017 Northwestern Opens Gender-Neutral, Multi-Stall Bathroom As the national debate over gender-neutral bathrooms continues, Northwestern says its new facility is the first of its kind at a major Chicago university. Jun 29, 2017 Radogno Resigns, Democrats Introduce Tax Plan Two days before a Springfield special legislative session is scheduled to end, Illinois Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno announced she will resign Saturday. Jun 29, 2017 June 29, 2017 - Full Show Watch the June 29, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight." Jun 29, 2017 Mayor Faces Heat on Chicago Police Reform Will the mayor cave to pressure to get independent oversight of the Chicago Police Department? Jun 29, 2017 American Music Festival Rocks FitzGerald’s for the 36th Year Since 1981, FitzGerald’s in Berwyn has played host to an array of talent as part of its American Music Festival. Meet the club’s owner and a Bay Area singer-songwriter performing at the fest this weekend. Jun 29, 2017 Summer Gardening: How to Maximize Your Crops Organic gardener Jeanne Nolan explains how to keep your gardening soil productive and shares tips for succession planting. Jun 29, 2017 Asian Carp Caught 9 Miles from Lake Michigan An 8-pound Asian carp was discovered last week beyond an electric barrier designed to prevent the invasive fish from reaching Lake Michigan. Load More Thanks to our sponsors: