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) 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. 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 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. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors 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. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors 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 10, 2026 Week in Review: Calls to Invoke 25th Amendment; Big Moves in Chicago Basketball Illinois Democrats call for removing the president from office after he threatens to wipe out Iran. And planned May Day demonstrations have the Chicago Teachers Union and new CPS CEO at odds. Apr 3, 2026 Week in Review: Johnson Moves to Oust Head of CHA Board; Arguments on Birthright Citizenship Mayor Brandon Johnson moves to oust the head of the Chicago Housing Authority’s board. And the U.S. Supreme Court casts a skeptical eye on the president’s plan to curtail birthright citizenship. Mar 27, 2026 Week in Review: Partial Government Shutdown Continues; Supreme Court Eyes Mail-In Ballots Chaos at airports as TSA workers go unpaid — but could those long security lines be coming to an end? And a federal judge rules the Trump administration must unfreeze funding for the CTA Red Line. Mar 20, 2026 Week in Review: Illinois Primary Results; Tipped Minimum Wage Juliana Stratton notches a commanding win in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary. And a busy week at City Hall as Mayor Brandon Johnson pledges a veto — and fires a top deputy. Mar 13, 2026 Week in Review: Election Day Preview, Tornado Recovery and Special Prosecutor Calls Three leading candidates in a contentious Senate fight and a host of other races make their closing arguments as Election Day fast approaches. Mar 6, 2026 Week in Review: War on Iran Escalates; Thousands Pay Tribute to Jesse Jackson President Donald Trump bounces embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. And three former presidents are among the crowd of thousands paying tribute to the Rev. Jesse Jackson. Feb 27, 2026 Week in Review: Jesse Jackson Memorial Services; Bears Stadium Battle Crowds of mourners line up to pay final respects to civil rights leader Jesse Jackson. And the battle for the Bears stadium heats up as Indiana’s governor signs a bill creating a new stadium authority. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
