On this edition of Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review with Joel Weisman, turmoil persists for Chicago Public Schools with a hot first week of classes, scrutinized Safe Passage routes, and the passing of a controversial budget. Protesters call for equality and opportunity, echoing the sentiments in Washington, where the country marked the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. A special committee of Springfield lawmakers takes baby steps on pension reform. Gov. Pat Quinn and challenger Bill Daley ramp up for the governor’s race. Metra names a longtime “railroad man” interim CEO, while students experience glitches with CTA’s new Ventra card. And in sports, the White Sox stage a late-season surge and the Bears wrap up the preseason.
Guests:
- John McCarron, Chicago Tribune
- Robert Jordan, WGN
- Kristen McQueary, Chicago Tribune
- Dan McGrath, Chicago Sun-Times
Watch our panel’s web-exclusive conversation in Web Extra: The Week in Review: 8/30.
Here is a roundup of Chicago Tonight's web stories from this week:
Monday, August 26:
- First Day of School
- Barbara Byrd-Bennett
- CPS Students Begin New School Year
- Honeybee Rescuer
- Web Extra: Bee Colony Collapse Disorder
- Pregnancy Myths, Debunked
- Viewer Feedback: McCormick Place Expansion, RTA Audit & More
Tuesday, August 27:
- Chicago Heat
- Syrian Conflict
- Shuttered Schools
- Leon and Sadie Garland
- The Internet Police
- Native Plant Gardens
Wednesday, August 28:
- Interim Metra CEO
- Advancing MLK’s Dream, Starting in Chicago
- State Legislative Term Limits in Illinois
- Bitcoin
- Nora Dunn
Thursday, August 29:
- IL Republican Party on Cusp of Change
- IL Reps on Syria, Immigration & More
- How To Succeed In College
- Rap Class
- Children's Gender Clinic
- Growing Up Emanuel
- Viewer Feedback: New Metra CEO & MLK
Friday, August 30:
- Weekend Events Around Town: 8/30 – 9/2
- Web Extra: The Week in Review