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) Nov 7, 2025 Week in Review: Johnson Defends Budget Plan; Federal Agents Arrest Teacher at Day Care Community outrage after immigration agents pull a teacher out of a day care. And U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García says last minute that he’s not running — but his hand-picked successor is. Oct 31, 2025 Week in Review: Transit Funding Package; Feds Charge Anti-ICE Protesters State lawmakers ride to the rescue for Chicago-area public transit. And federal prosecutors file charges against anti-immigration enforcement protesters. 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 Oct 24, 2025 Week in Review: Federal Immigration Tactics Questioned; City Budget Hearings The state starts tracking immigration agents accused of abusing their power. And Chicago City Council members start kicking the tires on Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed budget. Oct 17, 2025 Week in Review: Johnson Proposes $617M in New Taxes; Federal Courts Rule on ICE Tactics The mayor’s budget proposal takes aim at wealthy Chicagoans and big businesses. And a federal judge slams immigration agents for apparently defying court orders. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Oct 10, 2025 Week in Review: Judge Temporarily Blocks Troops in Chicago; Government Shutdown Leads to Delays Federal courts block the deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago. And a judge bans ICE from using tear gas against protesters and reporters. Oct 3, 2025 Week in Review: Federal Agents Patrol Downtown; Chicago Bears Seek Public Funding Another week of aggressive immigration raids — including patrols on peaceful downtown streets. And the Trump administration wants to pause $2.1 billion in infrastructure funding for Chicago. Sep 26, 2025 Week in Review: ICE Agents Use Pepper Spray on Broadview Protesters; Loyola’s Sister Jean Retires ICE agents again fire tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters outside an immigration facility. And Illinois bucks the feds, recommending COVID-19 boosters for all adults. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Sep 19, 2025 Week in Review: Kimmel Suspension Sparks Free Speech Debate; Tear Gas Used Against Broadview Protesters An escalating row over free speech after the suspension of late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel. And tear gas is deployed against protesters outside an ICE facility in Broadview. Sep 12, 2025 Week in Review: Immigration Protests Continue; Trump Pivots on National Guard An about-face from President Donald Trump as he focuses on a new city to send the National Guard to. And protests continue as immigration enforcement ramps up. Sep 5, 2025 Week in Review: Trump Threatens National Guard Deployment in Chicago; Northwestern President Stepping Down Chicago braces for the possibility of National Guard troops as federal immigration agents prepare to hit city streets. And concerns over changes to vaccine guidance. Aug 29, 2025 Week in Review: Trump Takes Aim at Cashless Bail; CPS Pushes Pension Payment Chicago braces for a wave of immigration agents and National Guard troops. And the Chicago Board of Education backs a budget Mayor Brandon Johnson opposed. Aug 22, 2025 Week in Review: RTA Eyes Stopgap Funding to Avoid Service Cuts; Pleas for Flood Relief in Chicago President Donald Trump again floats the idea of sending troops to Chicago. And residents call for aid after getting slammed with storms and flooding. Aug 15, 2025 Week in Review: Trump Threatens DC-Style Crime Crackdown in Chicago; CPS Presents 2026 Budget Plan Local leaders slam President Donald Trump’s threat to take over policing in Chicago as flat-out illegal. And school board members push back on a CPS budget that puts off a huge pension payment. Aug 8, 2025 Week in Review: Texas Democrats Take Refuge in Illinois; DHS Secretary Noem Returns to Slam Sanctuary Cities Texas Democrats hightail it to Illinois to stymie a redistricting effort. And Chicago Public Schools grapples with its fiscal crisis as a budget deadline approaches. Aug 1, 2025 Week in Review: Davis Not Running for Reelection; Mayor Floats New Taxes on Business Longtime U.S. Rep. Danny Davis says he’s calling it a career — and endorsing a successor. And the Chicago Cubs say goodbye to Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
