On this edition of Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review with Carol Marin, Chicago earns the dubious distinction of being the most corrupt city in the country. Fire Commissioner Robert Hoff abruptly resigns; Mayor Rahm Emanuel names Jose Santiago to the post, as contentious contract talks loom with the firefighters union. The Chicago City Council cracks down on merchants that sell synthetic cocaine, and approves a plan to withhold state tax refunds from anyone who owes the city money. Chicago Public Schools are under fire for its sick-day policy, which costs the district about $37 million annually. And Amtrak debuts high-speed travel on the Chicago-to-Michigan route.
Guests:
- Greg Hinz, Crain’s Chicago Business
- Linda Lenz, Catalyst Chicago
- Craig Dellimore, WBBM Newsradio 780 & 105.9FM
- Julian Crews, WGN News
Here is a roundup of Chicago Tonight‘s web stories from this week:
Monday, February 13:
- Contraceptive Coverage & The Catholic Church
- Vacant Properties
- Chicago Auto Show
- Architect Stanley Tigerman
- Ask Geoffrey
- Viewer Mail: Immigration Policy
Tuesday, February 14:
- Chicago Tonight Special on The Interrupters
- Latest on Chicago NATO/G8 Summits: Building Owners to Meet with Top Security Officials
- Illinois Lawmakers on Budget
- Noble Street Charter School Controversy
- Scientific Chicago with Neil Shubin: Sea Slugs, Virtual Therapy, LGBT Suicide
- How To Buy A Car
- Conceptual Art Double Feature
Wednesday, February 15:
- Building Owners Meet with Security Officials Regarding Chicago NATO/G8
- Chicago City Council News
- Ladder Up
- Social Networks and the Death of Privacy?
- DePaul Art Museum
- Show Boat
Thursday, February 16:
- Chicago Teachers Union Proposals
- Jean-Claude Brizard on New CPS Policies
- Chicago NATO/G8 Security
- Chicago Business News
- Barefoot Running
- Mummies at The Field Museum
- Chicago Gets New Fire Commissioner
Friday, February 17:
- Weekend Events Around Town: 2/17-2/19
