Chicago Tonight

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By: WTTW News

A public-affairs series airing Monday through Thursday each week - plus a weekly news wrap-up on Friday - with features on Chicago life and panels discussing various topics, including Chicago politics, the arts, foreign affairs, entertainment, Chicago events, consumer concerns and sports.

Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, March 27, 2024 - Full Show
Yesterday at 12:54 AM

Gentrification concerns in South Shore as Obama Presidential Center construction continues. Efforts to increase access to sickle cell disease treatment. And a new book celebrates Black...


March 26, 2024 - Full Show
Last Wednesday at 12:25 AM

Abortion access is once again before the U.S. Supreme Court. Still no winner in the Democratic primary for Cook County state’s attorney. And Illinois voters consider ranked choice voting. ...


March 25, 2024 - Full Show
Last Tuesday at 1:57 AM

After the killing of 11-year-old Jayden Perkins, a conversation about domestic violence. And controversy over demolishing aging Illinois prisons.  ...


Week in Review: Johnson Doubles Down on Progressive Agenda; Arlington Heights Sweetens Tax Deal for Bears
Last Saturday at 12:20 AM

Tough-on-crime candidate Eileen O’Neill Burke maintains a slim lead on party-backed opponent Clayton Harris III in the race for Cook County state’s attorney after Tuesday’s Democratic...


Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices, March 21, 2024 - Full Show
03/22/2024

A look at Latino representation in government and the courts. The latest on evictions at Chicago migrant shelters. And a body-inclusive dance studio.  ...


Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, March 20, 2024 - Full Show
03/21/2024

Mayor Brandon Johnson doubles down on his progressive agenda. What’s next for the Bring Chicago Home campaign. And a peek at Steppenwolf’s new show before it’s even finished. ...


March 19, 2024 - Full Show, 10 p.m.
03/20/2024

The polls are closed, and a number of Illinois primary races have been called. Our Spotlight Politics team analyzes the day’s biggest contests.


March 19, 2024 - Full Show, 5:30 p.m.
03/20/2024

It’s Election Day in Illinois. We break down what voter turnout looks like and its impact on races. Our Spotlight Politics team analyzes the day’s biggest contests.


March 18, 2024 - Full Show
03/18/2024

What you should know about the “Bring Chicago Home” referendum ahead of tomorrow’s election. And a look at the major advancements in prosthetic technology. ...


Week in Review: Illinoisans Prepare to Head to the Polls; Migrant Evictions From City Shelters Set to Begin Sunday
03/16/2024

Illinoisans prepare to head to the polls. ...