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 27, 2026 July 27, 2026 - Full Show Illinois tolls could be going up. We tell you what you need to know. And no more changing clocks? How a new daylight-saving proposal could impact your daily life. Jul 27, 2026 What Impact Would a Switch to Permanent Daylight Saving Time Have? Earlier this month, the U.S. House voted to end the twice yearly changing of the clocks by passing the Sunshine Protection Act. As the act makes its way to the Senate where it still needs approval, some are voicing concerns 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 27, 2026 Illinois Tollway Proposes $26.5 Billion Capital Projects Plan, 57% Toll Hike for Illinois Motorists The Illinois Tollway board is considering a 15-year, $26.5 billion construction plan to address deteriorating roads and reduce congestion across the state’s tollway system. Jul 24, 2026 Week in Review: Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Expands; Congressional Candidates Booted From Ballot Illinois is added to the CDC’s investigation of the cyclosporiasis outbreak. And two congressional candidates are tossed off the ballot in Illinois’ 4th District. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Jul 23, 2026 July 23, 2026 - Full Show A new documentary explores the American Dream and what’s happened to it. And a major pickleball tournament comes to the Chicago area. Jul 23, 2026 Major League Pickleball Tournament Comes to Illinois. Meet Chicago’s Pro Team The paddle sport has exploded in popularity in recent years. The Chicago Slice is among several teams competing this week in a four-day Major League Pickleball tournament in suburban Northbrook. Jul 23, 2026 What Happened to the American Dream? New Documentary Asks 1,000 People Across 50 States As the country faces unprecedented affordability crises, rising mental and physical health issues, and a polarizing political climate, a new documentary seeks to discover whether the American Dream can be realized. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Jul 23, 2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend Returns to Chicago: ‘The City Is Absolutely Buzzing’ In addition to Saturday’s All-Star game at the United Center and Friday’s three-point contest at Wintrust Arena, events will be taking place around the city throughout the weekend. Jul 22, 2026 July 22, 2026 - Full Show Chicago Public Schools is facing a massive budget gap — two board members on the path ahead. And two independent congressional candidates are removed from the ballot. Jul 22, 2026 Macías, Sigcho-Lopez Talk Next Steps After Ballot Removal in Race to Replace ‘Chuy’ García The competition to take over U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García’s seat was thinned out this week after Chicago Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th Ward) and Mayra Macías were removed from the ballot for failing to secure enough valid petition signatures. Jul 22, 2026 Chicago Board of Education Members Weigh How to Close $732M Budget Gap CPS CEO Macquline King unveiled a proposed $9.88 billion budget to close the district’s funding gap. The plan calls for $200 million in TIF funding, the layoff of 760 teachers and 801 support staff, and five unpaid furlough days for CPS employees. Jul 22, 2026 Shedd Welcomes 4 Belugas Rescued From Defunct Canadian Water Park A complicated, high-stakes rescue of 30 beluga whales from a defunct Canadian water park is underway, with four of them arriving Tuesday at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium. Jul 21, 2026 July 21, 2026 - Full Show How two proposed ordinances could affect renters in Chicago. And four beluga whales went on quite an adventure — how they were relocated to the Shedd. Jul 21, 2026 Johnson’s Push to Protect Renters Seizes City Hall Spotlight as 2027 Election Fight Begins The mayor’s proposal drew swift and vehement opposition from landlords and business groups, with whom he has long been at loggerheads. Jul 21, 2026 Mayoral Candidate Liam Stanton on ShotSpotter, Universal Childcare and Chicago Finances Chicago is more than six months away from choosing its next mayor, but seven candidates have already announced campaigns. Anyone hoping to get on the ballot can begin circulating petitions next week. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
