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) May 23, 2016 Dick Durbin Responds to Speculation He’ll Run for Governor in 2018 Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois did not entirely shoot down rumors that he’s considering a run for governor in 2018, but he did ask those speculating to “cool it” and focus instead on a state budget. May 23, 2016 World’s Most Expensive Spice Puts Afghan Farmers, Chicagoans to Work Ninety percent of the world's opium originates in Afghanistan. In Chicago, three war veterans are hoping to give Afghan farmers a viable alternative to growing poppy for opium. Learn how their business, Rumi Spice, is connecting farmers to the international marketplace. 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 May 23, 2016 Big Mural on Campus: Lane Tech High School Adds to Art Collection Students are the focus of a new mural at a CPS school that has a nationally recognized art collection. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the contemporary work. May 19, 2016 As Primaries Wind Down, Trump Seems Assured, Clinton and Sanders Scuffle With less than a month until the end of the presidential primaries and caucuses, Donald Trump appears confident he'll pick up the Republican nomination. Despite Hillary Clinton’s commanding lead in pledged and unpledged delegates, Sen. Bernie Sanders pushes on. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors May 19, 2016 Downtown Development Could Generate Funds for Struggling Neighborhoods City Planning and Development Commissioner David Reifman discusses two big redevelopment projects and the mayor's neighborhood investment initiative to help struggling neighborhoods on the South and West Sides. May 18, 2016 May 18, 2016 - Full Show Watch the May 18, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight." May 18, 2016 Debate on Transgender Access to Public Restrooms Heats Up Mayor Rahm Emanuel is wading into the heated national debate over the rights of transgender people by introducing an ordinance Wednesday that prohibits public places from denying restroom access based on a person’s gender identity. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors May 18, 2016 Aldermen Blast Transportation Security Administration Should O'Hare and Midway do away with the TSA altogether? Some aldermen are calling for the privatization of security screening at Chicago's airports. May 18, 2016 Crain’s Roundup: Tribune Tower Condos, Holy Name Parking Lot Will you be able to own a piece of the Tribune Tower? Crain's Chicago Business has the story. May 18, 2016 West Humboldt Park Farm Raises Fresh Fish, Greens in Once-Empty Lot Inside a 12,000-square-foot greenhouse on the Northwest Side of Chicago, thousands of fish – and the waste they produce – are an essential part of an innovative growing method called aquaponics. May 17, 2016 Puerto Rico Sending Addicts to Chicago Why is Puerto Rico sending addicts from the island to Chicago? WBEZ reporter Odette Yousef explains the story. May 17, 2016 Company that Helped Rebuild After Great Chicago Fire Now Closing Doors Next month, one of the Chicago area's oldest manufacturers will shut its doors after 145 years. Haeger Potteries, a fourth-generation family business, played a key role in helping the city rebuild after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Jay Shefsky takes us inside. May 17, 2016 Astronomer Mike Brown on Discovery of 9th Planet, Killing Pluto He's best known for having killed Pluto, but astronomer Mike Brown may have found a replacement planet in the outer reaches of our solar system and it forms the basis of a new Adler Planetarium show. May 16, 2016 Mayor Emanuel Decides to Scrap IPRA Many stakeholders on Monday are saying “the devil’s in the details” before they hail the latest decision by the mayor as a game changer. May 16, 2016 May 16, 2016 - Full Show Watch the May 16, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight." Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
