On this edition of Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review with Joel Weisman, Chicago Public Schools compromise with striking teachers amid rumors the cash-strapped system could close 100 or more schools. Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s controversial speed camera plan could face a legal hurdle. The long awaited video gambling is ready for statewide rollout. And in sports, the White Sox hold off the Tigers for first place, and the Green Bay Packers whip the Bears in primetime.
Guests:
- Derrick Blakley, CBS Chicago
- Kate Grossman, Chicago Sun-Times
- Dan McGrath, Chicago Sun-Times
- Mike Flannery, Fox Chicago News
Watch our panel's web-exclusive conversation in Web Extra: The Week in Review: 9/14.
Here is a roundup of Chicago Tonight‘s web stories from this week:
Monday, September 10:
- Chicago Teachers on Strike
- What's Next for Teachers and Students
- CPS Parents and Teachers React to Strike
- CPS Students
- Attempts at Education Reform in Illinois
- "Big Cat" Williams on Bears Opener
- Viewer Mail: Chicago Teachers' Strike
Tuesday, September 11:
- Latest on Teachers' Strike
- The Messy Debate of Teacher Evaluations
- Former Union President & Schools CEO on the Battle Ahead
- Only in Chicago
- Charter Schools Open During Strike
- National Wildlife Refuge Born in Illinois
Wednesday, September 12:
- Day 3 of Teachers' Strike
- Chicago Aldermen on Teachers' Strike
- Teachers on the Picket Line
- Chicago Business News
- SuperAgers
- Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child
- Web Extra: WTTW Interviews with Julia Child
- Excerpt of Dearie by Bob Spitz
- Web Extra: CPS & CTU Officials on State of Negotiations
Thursday, September 13:
- CPS, CTU May Be Close To Deal
- The Future of Education Reform
- "Bobby the Burger"
- Ira Glass
- Ask Geoffrey
- Fashion and The Field Museum Collection: Maria Pinto
- Viewer Mail: More Chicago Teachers' Strike
Friday, September 14:
- No Vote To End Strike Yet
- Weekend Events Around Town: 9/14-9/16
- Web Extra: The Week in Review
