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) Jul 29, 2024 Brookfield Zoo’s CEO on Big Plans to Transform the Grounds Ahead of Centennial Anniversary The changes are detailed in the zoo’s $500 million Next Century Plan, which is in anticipation of the zoo’s 100th anniversary in 2034. Dr. Mike Adkesson, president and CEO of Brookfield Zoo, joined “Chicago Tonight” to discuss the plan. Jul 29, 2024 Transportation Advocates Say There’s Plenty of Benefits to Lowering Chicago’s Speed Limit to 25 MPH Ald. Daniel La Spata (1st Ward) is proposing to reduce Chicago’s citywide speed limit from 30 mph to 25. Advocates of the ordinance say the small change could significantly curb the amount of traffic injuries and fatalities, and improve public safety. 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 29, 2024 July 29, 2024 - Full Show A push to lower the city-wide speed limit from 20 miles per hour to 25. And Brookfield Zoo unveils its wild renovation plans. Jul 26, 2024 Week in Review: Democrats Unite Behind Kamala Harris; Outrage Over the Killing of Sonya Massey As Democrats rally behind a new candidate for president, could Illinois’ governor be on the ticket? And Chicago Public Schools budget math. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Jul 25, 2024 CPS Board Approves Balanced Budget, But Concerns Remain About Future of District Funding The seven-member Board of Education on Thursday approved the district’s $9.9 billion spending plan for the upcoming school year despite criticisms from educators who said the district is relying on staff vacancies to plug its $505 million funding gap. Jul 24, 2024 Men in Stateville Prison Fear Ongoing Poor Conditions, Threat of Heat a Month After Man Dies in Custody Relatives and friends are questioning the circumstances surrounding the death of 51-year-old Michael Broadway. An IDOC spokesperson said the agency is “actively investigating.” Jul 23, 2024 July 23, 2024 - Full Show Kamala Harris kicks off her presidential campaign. Chicago prepares for more migrant buses. And the host of “Wait Wait... Don’t Tell Me!” ahead of his one-night-only event. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Jul 23, 2024 Peter Sagal on Making News Fun and the Legacy of ‘Wait Wait... Don’t Tell Me!’ Keeping up with the news of the day can be tough. But for 26 years, Peter Sagal has been making it fun for audiences across the country as host of NPR’s weekly radio show “Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!” This week, he’s offering fans a look behind the curtain. Jul 23, 2024 After Texas Gov. Abbott Vows to Keep Sending Buses of Migrants to Chicago, Officials Brace for Surge City officials said Tuesday they are “hyper prepared” for a renewed surge of buses paid for by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to arrive in Chicago before the Democratic National Convention kicks off in less than four weeks. Jul 22, 2024 Joe Walsh and Corey Brooks on the Republican Party After the RNC The Rev. Corey Brooks and Former Republican Congressman Joe Walsh reflect on where the presidential race goes after the RNC last week. Jul 22, 2024 July 22, 2024 - Full Show We’re live from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee with local reaction to former President Trump’s VP pick and this weekend’s attempted assassination. Jul 22, 2024 Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Illinois Congressional Democrats Endorse Kamala Harris for President After Biden Steps Aside Gov. J.B. Pritzker stayed mum on his endorsement plans when news first broke that President Joe Biden was dropping out of his reelection race, but a day later the Illinois governor joined with other leading Democrats in endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. Jul 19, 2024 Week in Review: RNC Projects Unity as Trump Accepts Nomination; Pressure Grows on Biden to Exit the Race On the heels of the RNC, Republicans are revved up about Donald Trump’s chances in November. Meanwhile, more Illinois leaders call for Joe Biden to step aside as the Democratic candidate. Jul 19, 2024 July 18, 2024 - Full Show, 10 p.m. The RNC officially comes to a close as Donald Trump accepts the GOP nomination for president. We’re live in Milwaukee. Jul 18, 2024 Trump Describes Assassination Attempt With Personal Details as He Accepts Republican Nomination Trump’s forward-looking speech marks the climax and conclusion of a massive four-day Republican pep rally that drew thousands of conservative activists and elected officials to swing-state Wisconsin as voters weigh an election that currently features two deeply unpopular candidates. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
