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) Sep 17, 2024 Communities Targeted Following Trump’s False Claims About Haitian Immigrants: ‘It’s a Dangerous Form of Fearmongering’ Last week’s presidential debate introduced one of the most memed moments of this election cycle when former President Donald Trump asserted the debunked claim that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, are stealing and eating people’s pets. There’ve since been at least 30 bomb threats reported across the Ohio town. Sep 17, 2024 Testimony Continues in 2nd Amendment Challenge to Illinois’ Assault Weapons Ban Illinois lawmakers passed the ban in 2023 following a mass shooting the prior year at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park that left seven people dead and dozens more injured. 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 Sep 16, 2024 Sept. 16, 2024 - Full Show Chicago’s plan on attacking a billion-dollar budget deficit. And last-ditch efforts at City Hall to keep a controversial police tool. Sep 16, 2024 Chicago Budget Director on Anticipated Shortfall, Hiring Freeze and City Services Chicago is facing a $223 million budget gap this year, and the city is projecting a nearly $1 billion shortfall in the 2025 fiscal year. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Sep 16, 2024 As ShotSpotter Contract Enters Final Days, Supporters Will Try Again to Stop Mayor Brandon Johnson From Scrapping It The showdown set for Wednesday is the latest inflection point in the monthslong debate over whether ShotSpotter is an irreplaceable tool in the fight against gun violence or a waste of taxpayer funds. Sep 13, 2024 Week in Review: Trump and Harris Face Off in Presidential Debate; Chicago Announces Hiring Freeze Millions watched Harris and Trump face off in the presidential debate — but will it move the needle? And efforts to curb a looming Chicago budget deficit. Sep 10, 2024 What’s Being Done to Address Gun Violence, Firearm Trafficking in Illinois Illinois has some of the nation’s strictest gun laws. However, firearm legislation in neighboring states has a significant impact on Illinois. Despite the restrictions and regulations in place, gun trafficking still poses a problem. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Sep 10, 2024 Sept. 10, 2024 - Full Show Harris and Trump face off for the first time on the debate stage — what to expect. Exploring the details of Illinois’ assault weapons ban. And looking at ways to stop the flow of illegal firearms. Sep 10, 2024 Jury Awards $50M to Man Wrongfully Convicted of 2008 Murder, Setting New Chicago Record If the verdict is upheld, it would be equivalent to more than 60% of Chicago’s annual $82 million budget to cover the cost of police misconduct lawsuits. Sep 10, 2024 Firm That Leases Chicago’s Parking Meters Failed to Hire Businesses Owned by Black, Latino and Female Chicagoans: Watchdog The city's inspector general said it was “troubling” that the city did not hold the firm that leases the city's parking meters accountable for seven years. Sep 10, 2024 Disability Advocate on the Conversation Around Gus Walz and Neurodivergence It was a powerful and memorable moment at last month’s Democratic National Convention when Gus Walz, the son of vice presidential nominee Tim Walz, emotionally cheered as his father delivered his acceptance speech. But some online commenters mocked the 17-year-old’s actions, sparking backlash. Sep 10, 2024 WTTW News Explains: How Does the Illinois Assault Weapons Ban Work? Whenever there’s talk about how to curb gun violence, two words often come up: assault weapons. Illinois is one of 10 states — plus Washington, D.C. — with a so-called assault weapons ban on the books. WTTW News Explains what that ban does. Sep 9, 2024 Sept. 9, 2024 - Full Show What's at stake in tomorrow's presidential debate. And what Chicagoans want to hear from both candidates. Sep 9, 2024 What’s at Stake as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris Prepare for Tuesday’s Debate in Tight Race Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump go head-to-head for the first time at Tuesday night’s debate. Sep 9, 2024 What Chicagoans Want to Hear From Donald Trump and Kamala Harris at the Debate WTTW News hit the streets in Chicago to speak with people and find out what they want to hear from the candidates during the debate. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
