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 21, 2026 Week in Review: Campaigning at the Illinois State Fair; CTU Files Defamation Lawsuit Elected officials try to rally voters at the Illinois State Fair. And the Cubs take two of three from the White Sox for a split Crosstown Classic. Aug 14, 2026 Week in Review: Bears Stadium Search; Chicago Data Centers Debate The Bears say their sights are still set on a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana. And another round of extreme weather wallops the Chicago area, bringing six confirmed tornadoes. 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 7, 2026 Week in Review: Capitol Controversy, CPS Funding and the Chicago Mayoral Race Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch fights to keep his job amid questions over sexual harassment at the Capitol. And two new entrants in the already crowded race for Chicago mayor. 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 17, 2026 Week in Review: Hazardous Smoke Blankets the Region; CPS Eyes Layoffs and a Spending Freeze Wildfire smoke clouds the Chicago region, closing beaches and canceling outdoor events. Plus, a bleak budget reality as Chicago Public Schools eyes layoffs and a spending freeze. Jul 10, 2026 Week in Review: State Lawmaker Indicted in Kickback Scheme; More Calls for Boutros to Resign Federal prosecutors charge state lawmaker Carol Ammons with fraud and lying to the FBI. And a judge scolds U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros for publicly discussing a sealed indictment. Jun 26, 2026 Week in Review: Bears Stadium Saga Continues; Supreme Court Hands Down Immigration Rulings The Bears are still in talks to make an Illinois stadium deal. And the Supreme Court expands the Trump administration’s power over immigration enforcement. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Jun 19, 2026 Week in Review: Obama Presidential Center Opens; Chicago Mayoral Race Expands The Obama Presidential Center draws massive crowds to Jackson Park for its grand opening. And former Ald. George Cardenas is the newest candidate to announce a bid for mayor of Chicago. Jun 12, 2026 Week in Review: Ex-Prosecutors Slam Chicago US Attorney; CPS CEO Testifies on Capitol Hill More than 100 former federal prosecutors slam Chicago’s U.S. attorney. And the Chicago Public Schools CEO defends district policy from GOP attacks in Congress. Jun 5, 2026 Week in Review: Indiana Bears, Mendoza Runs and an Obama Center Preview The Chicago Bears move forward with an Indiana stadium. And Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza announces her mayoral run. May 29, 2026 Week in Review: Illinois Lawmakers Race to Finish State Budget; Johnson Journeys to Meet Pope Leo Illinois lawmakers race to finish a state budget and a Bears stadium deal. And Mayor Brandon Johnson journeys to meet Pope Leo XIV. May 22, 2026 Week in Review: Broadview Protester Charges Dropped; Tipped Minimum Wage Phaseout Delayed Federal prosecutors drop all charges against Broadview demonstrators. And City Council delays a phaseout of the tipped minimum wage. May 8, 2026 Week in Review: Johnson Lobbies Lawmakers; DACA Recipients Face Delays Mourners gather for the funeral of a Chicago police officer killed in a hospital shooting. And Mayor Brandon Johnson lobbies state lawmakers for more funding. May 1, 2026 Week in Review: Illinois Commission Releases ‘Midway Blitz’ Report; Government Shutdown Ends A state commission says federal immigration agents were violent and lawless during “Operation Midway Blitz.” And Democrats weigh a response after the U.S. Supreme Court further hobbles the Voting Rights Act. 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. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
