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Chicago Tonight

A news and 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.

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    June 15, 2026 - Full Show

    How much taxpayers are spending to flag police officers with multiple misconduct complaints. And the U.S. Supreme Court is set to deliver several rulings in the coming weeks — former clerks break down the cases.

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    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.

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    June 11, 2026 - Full Show

    Storm cleanup is underway in the Chicago area as thousands remain without power. Chicago U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros is under fire — we hear from two former federal prosecutors.

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    June 10, 2026 - Full Show

    The Chicago Public Schools CEO testifies on Capitol Hill. And three former “Broadview Six” defendants reflect on the case.

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    June 9, 2026 - Full Show

    Grand jury transcripts are released in the botched “Broadview Six” case. And the latest on the Chicago Bears’ plan to move to Hammond, Indiana.

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    June 8, 2026 - Full Show

    Chicago’s U.S. attorney under fire from more than 100 former prosecutors. And efforts to prevent large teen gatherings from turning violent.

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    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.

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    June 4, 2026 - Full Show

    ComEd customers are seeing a bump in their monthly bills — the company’s CEO explains why. And what to expect from the Obama Presidential Center.

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    June 3, 2026 - Full Show

    Susana Mendoza enters the race for Chicago mayor. And we sit down with House Republican leader Tony McCombie.

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    June 2, 2026 - Full Show

    A sit-down with Illinois’ House speaker. And growing calls for Chicago’s U.S. attorney to step down.

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    June 1, 2026 - Full Show

    From the budget to the Bears, breaking down the legislative session in Springfield. And the latest in peace talks between the U.S. and Iran as the war continues.

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    May 13, 2026 - Full Show

    A push to decrease the number of Americans using antidepressants. And how local grocers are adjusting to changes in SNAP benefits.

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    May 12, 2026 - Full Show

    A move to ban so-called sweepstakes machines in Chicago. And a new biography about the first American pope.

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    May 11, 2026 - Full Show

    Renewed debate around a state law dealing with pretrial release. And making the case that Chicago’s violence prevention efforts could serve as a model to end all global violence.

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    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.

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    May 7, 2026 - Full Show

    Reports of immigration agents at Cook County courthouses. And a CTA groundbreaking, decades in the making.

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    May 6, 2026 - Full Show

    Mayor Brandon Johnson visits Springfield to talk priorities with lawmakers. And DACA recipients are facing delays in their renewal process.

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    May 5, 2026 - Full Show

    An effort to regulate social media for children. A growing movement not to pay federal taxes. And a women’s sports bar is coming to Wrigleyville.

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    May 4, 2026 - Full Show

    What a weakened Voting Rights Act could mean for future elections. And exploring Filipino culture and cuisine.

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    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.

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    April 30, 2026 - Full Show

    Will a new report lead to accountability for immigration agents? And funding security for some federal workers as a record government shutdown is set to end.

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    April 29, 2026 - Full Show

    The war in Iran reaches a key benchmark. And The Onion moves closer to acquiring Infowars.

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    April 28, 2026 - Full Show

    The clock is ticking on Springfield’s spring session — hear from lawmakers on their priorities. And more than 100 years after the Tulsa Race Massacre, a team tries to bring justice to the survivors.

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    April 27, 2026 - Full Show

    Murder charges are filed in the death of a Chicago police officer killed in a hospital shooting. And a deep dive into crime on the CTA and what’s being done to address it.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A news and 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.

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WTTW News

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How many episodes does Chicago Tonight have?

Chicago Tonight currently has 34 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Chicago Tonight about?

A news and 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.

How often does Chicago Tonight release new episodes?

Chicago Tonight has 34 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Chicago Tonight is created and hosted by WTTW News.
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