On this edition of Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7:00 pm, the Madigan family makes headlines: Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announces she’ll seek reelection, not run for governor. Her father, House Speaker Michael Madigan, is embroiled in a patronage scandal with ousted Metra CEO Alex Clifford. Also, Republican State Sen. Kirk Dillard jumps into the gubernatorial race. In city news, more squabbling arises between Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Inspector General Joe Ferguson. Chicago Public Schools are hit with a harsh reality as test scores plummet in the wake of tougher testing standards. Moody’s downgrades Chicago’s debt rating due to the city’s massive pension liability. And in sports, the Cubs and White Sox look to reverse their fortunes in the second half of the season.
Guests:
- Bruce Dold, Chicago Tribune
- Amanda Vinicky, WUIS & Illinois Public Radio
- David Greising, Reuters
- Bruce Levine, ESPN Chicago
Watch our panel’s web-exclusive conversation in Web Extra: The Week in Review: 7/19.
Here is a roundup of Chicago Tonight's web stories from this week:
Monday, July 15:
- Lisa Madigan Will Not Run for Governor
- Former Metra CEO's Memo Alleges Political Pressure
- Local Reaction To Zimmerman Verdict
- Chicago's Greatest Year, 1893
- Harold Washington Library Enters the 3-D Printing Game
- Frank Lloyd Wright Homes for Sale
- Viewer Feedback: Concealed Carry
Tuesday, July 16:
- 2014 Campaign Money Flowing
- Hearings Begin on Lawsuit to Block School Closings
- Controversy Arises Over Plan for Evanston Lakefront Hotel
- Feeding the Hungry
- Paul Natkin
- Michael Hainey Searches for his Father’s Truth
- Sauganash Mural
Wednesday, July 17:
- Former Metra CEO Probed on Controversial Memo
- Political Patronage in Illinois
- BGA Exclusive on Chicago Tonight
- Blair Kamin
- Hot Doug's
- MSI's Train Guy
Thursday, July 18:
- Chicago's Debt Rating Downgraded
- Wrigley Redevelopment Gets Green Light
- Kirk Dillard on Run for IL Governor
- From the Ground Up
- Impressionism, Fashion, and Modernity
- Geraldine de Haas
- Viewer Feedback:Madigan, Evanston & Metra
Friday, July 19:
- Weekend Events Around Town: 7/19-7/21
- Web Extra: The Week in Review
