On this edition of Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review with Joel Weisman, Brandon Marshall speaks up about his own past troubles and the current NFL firestorm. There’s surprising movement in a governor's race poll and charges fly in new political ads. Alderman Fioretti enters the mayor's race. How is Mayor Emanuel handling it? A "Flying Wallenda," will perform a nighttime high wire walk across the Chicago River. The mayor proposes a new ordinance limiting river signage but controversial Trump sign will remain. A multimillion dollar drive to buy new police vests is underway. Marriott asks guests to tip hotel maids. Should the company just pay more? McDonalds gives out free coffee, but is it helping business and the company's sagging image? A major buyout is offered to United flight attendants. A new hotel development is near McCormick Place. Despite the San Francisco upset, the Bears are underdogs against the Jets Monday night. Blackhawks training camp opens. Do Cubs and Sox call ups offer any good news?
PANEL
Mary Ann Ahern, NBC 5 Chicago
Dan McGrath, Chicago Sun-Times
John McCarron, Chicago Tribune
Natalie Moore, WBEZ
Watch our panel’s web-exclusive conversation in Web Extra: The Week in Review: 9/19.
Here is a roundup of Chicago Tonight‘s web stories from this week:
Monday, Sept. 15
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Egon Weiner
“Big Cat” Williams on Bears vs. 49ers
Black Talk Radio in Chicago
Hedge Fund for Dummies
Political Roundtable Analysis
Gubernatorial Candidates Address Corruption
Horses of Honor
Tuesday, Sept. 16
Chicago Portraits
Art and History Merge in Artist’s Incredible Life Story
Closing the Gap
Detecting Depression
Chicago Advances in the Race for the Presidential Library
The Politics of Pot
Wednesday, Sept. 17
Discussing the Role of Townships
Chicago’s Animal Care
Scotland’s First Minister
Article Reveals the "Real" Bruce Rauner
Aldermanic Roundtable
CPS Principals Say Schools Are Filthy
REMOVING PLANTS
Thursday, Sept. 18
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Ask Geoffrey: 9/18
Scientists Speak about Spinosaurus
EXPO CHICAGO
Scotland’s Future
Ald. Bob Fioretti on His Mayoral Run
Brandon Marshall Talks About Domestic Violence
Friday, Sept. 19
Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 9/19
Weekend Events Around Town: 9/19-9/21
