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) Aug 22, 2024 What Illinois Delegates Are Expecting From Harris’ Candidacy: ‘She’s Going to Fire Us Up’ For the second time, Democrats are trying to elect a woman to the White House over former President Donald Trump. Delegates who’ve been in Chicago since Monday will hear Thursday night from their “joyful warrior,” Vice President Kamala Harris. Aug 22, 2024 After Delivering DNC’s Closing Prayer, Ald. Hall is Back to ‘Potholes and Garbage Pickup’ The pastor of St. James Church, Ald. William Hall said it was “humbling, joyful, inspirational” to find himself in the white-hot spotlight of the convention. 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 21, 2024 Aug. 21, 2024 - Full Show, 10 p.m. Day 3 of the DNC is in the books, and it included both the old guard and some fresh faces. We’re live with reaction and analysis. Aug 21, 2024 Labor Leaders Slam Trump, Tout Democratic Priorities in 2024 Election: ‘It’s All on the Line’ Labor leaders tried to draw a sharp contrast Wednesday between Democrats and Republicans at the Illinois delegation’s breakfast on the third day of the Democratic National Convention — saying the GOP and Donald Trump aren’t on the side of working people. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Aug 21, 2024 Nearly 60 Arrested After CPD Clashes With Group Officials Say Was Determined to ‘Wreak Havoc’ “We will not allow people to come to this city, disrespect it and destroy it,” Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling said at a news conference at the office of Office of Emergency Management and Communications. “Enough is enough.” Aug 21, 2024 Harris’ Running Mate Tim Walz Introduces Himself to the Nation After Bill Clinton Tears Into Trump Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz accepted his party’s nomination for vice president Wednesday night, using his Democratic National Convention address to thank the packed arena for “bringing the joy” to an election transformed by the elevation of his running mate, Vice President Kamala Harris. Aug 21, 2024 Aug. 21, 2024 - Full Show, 5:30 p.m. We’re at the United Center as VP candidate Tim Walz is set to take the stage on Day 3 of the DNC. Plus, a live report from Union Park as protesters are rallying. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Aug 21, 2024 Buttigieg Says Democrats Need to Keep DNC Momentum Going: ‘American People Agree With Us’ U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Georgia) on Wednesday stopped by the Illinois delegation breakfast. Aug 21, 2024 Aug. 20, 2024 - Full Show, 10 p.m. Day 2 of the DNC got off to an energetic start with a raucous roll call. Illinois Democrats took center stage with primetime spots. We’re live with reaction and analysis. Aug 20, 2024 Obamas Close DNC’s Second Night With a Rousing Harris Endorsement and Pointed Warnings About Trump Warning of a difficult fight ahead, former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama on Tuesday called on the nation to embrace Kamala Harris in urgent messages to the Democratic National Convention that were at times both hopeful and combative. Aug 20, 2024 Pritzker Praises Harris, Slams ‘Con Artist’ Trump in DNC Speech Gov. J.B. Pritzker worked hard to bring the Democratic National Convention to Chicago, and Tuesday he got a reward: a primetime speech during the DNC, putting him in the national spotlight for the biggest address of his political career. Aug 20, 2024 Aug. 20, 2024 - Full Show, 5:30 p.m. Former President Obama takes the stage on Night 2 of the Democratic National Convention — 20 years after his debut. Plus, what a Harris victory could mean for Chicago. Aug 20, 2024 From Coconut Drinks to Cheezborgers, Chicago Businesses Hoping to Capitalize on DNC Crowds Businesses around the United Center are used to serving throngs of customers during game days and concerts, but they’re hoping to score even higher sales with the Democratic National Convention in town. Aug 20, 2024 From Immigration to Infrastructure, What a Harris Victory Could Mean for Chicago The first mayor of a major American city to back her surprise bid for the presidency, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson called Vice President Kamala Harris a “visionary leader” capable of defeating “the threat of another Trump presidency.” Aug 20, 2024 Illinois Democrats Tout Efforts to Protect Abortion Rights, as Push to Amend Constitution Remains in Limbo “As the mother of four daughters that I thought would have more rights than me, not fewer,” Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton said, “I’m devastated to this day that Trump’s Supreme Court found a way to relegate us to second-class citizens.” Load More Thanks to our sponsors: