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 23, 2026 Illinois House Approves Megaprojects Bill, but the Bears Want Changes After three years on the legislative backburner, the Illinois House approved a major economic development bill that would clear the path for the Chicago Bears to build a new domed stadium in Arlington Heights. Apr 22, 2026 April 22, 2026 - Full Show Chicago police are using force more often. Now, the Illinois attorney general is calling for a full-scale review. And Chicago’s Cinco de Mayo Parade is canceled — a look at the impact. 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, 2026 CPD’s Increasing Use of Force Requires a ‘Full-Scale Review’: Illinois Attorney General Between 2023, when Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling took office, and 2025, the number of times police officers used force against a member of the public increased approximately 35.8%, according to CPD data. Apr 21, 2026 April 21, 2026 - Full Show Meet the new leader of Chicago City Council’s powerful Zoning Committee. And after Artemis II, what does NASA have planned next? Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Apr 21, 2026 After Artemis II, NASA Charts Path to the Moon and Beyond NASA’s 10-day Artemis II mission showed off the rigor and precision that has made the agency a household name. Apr 21, 2026 Chicago’s New Zoning Chair on Top Priorities, Megaprojects: ‘Chicago Is Open for Business’ Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36th Ward) was recently chosen to lead the City Council’s Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards, putting him at the center of decisions that shape everything from residential housing to billion-dollar developments. Apr 20, 2026 April 20, 2026 - Full Show President Donald Trump faces backlash from religious leaders. And a local activist on his plans to live in every Chicago community. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Apr 20, 2026 Trump Faces Pushback From Religious Communities Following AI Post, Feud With Pope Religion is taking center stage in the Trump administration following a public dispute between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV. Apr 17, 2026 Week in Review: Trump Clashes With Pope Leo; CPS and CTU Reach May Day Deal Local leaders rally around Pope Leo after attacks from President Donald Trump. And CPS reaches a deal with CTU to hold May Day classes. Apr 17, 2026 Partner Who Fatally Shot CPD Officer Krystal Rivera Waited Almost 2 Minutes After Shooting to Provide Aid, New Video Shows Video evidence released Friday by the Civilian Office of Police Accountability showed for the first time what happened in the chaotic scene as officer Carlos A. Baker fatally shot Krystal Rivera. Apr 16, 2026 April 16, 2026 - Full Show The city’s watchdog reflects on her tenure as it comes to a close. And Steppenwolf’s new play examines the money that follows a father’s loss. Apr 16, 2026 Witzburg Ends Her Term as Chicago’s Inspector General With a Flurry of Reports — And Warnings Chicago has earned “every bit” of its reputation as the most corrupt of corrupt American cities, with much more work to be done, Inspector General Deborah Witzburg said. Apr 16, 2026 WTTW News Explains: How Does the Chicago Harbor Lock Work? The Chicago Harbor Lock was built in the 1930s as part of the project that famously reversed the flow of the Chicago River. WTTW News explains. Apr 15, 2026 April 15, 2026 - Full Show City Council fails to block a phaseout of the tipped minimum wage. And the debate over whether Chicago Public Schools should cancel classes on May 1. Apr 15, 2026 Chicago Teachers Union, Board of Education Debate Canceling Classes for May 1 Day of Action Mayor Brandon Johnson, representatives from the Chicago Teachers Union and some Chicago Board of Education members have been petitioning to exempt CPS students and teachers on May 1, allowing them to participate in local demonstrations. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
