Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week’s news. Judy Baar Topinka dies at age 70. Gov. Pat Quinn is under fire for 11th hour appointments. City Council weighs in on a chokehold ban and passes new taxi regulations. Governor-elect Bruce Rauner is still mum on plans for fixing Illinois’ economy. There are changes in the mayor’s race. More CPS students are graduating from college. And in sports, both the Cubs and Sox pick up strong new pitchers.
Watch our panel’s web-exclusive conversation in Web Extra: The Week in Review: 12/12.
Panel
John McCarron, Chicago Tribune
Craig Dellimore, WBBM AM AND FM
Kate Grossman, Chicago Sun-Times
Lester Munson, ESPN
Monday, Dec. 8
Betting on Video Gambling Cafés
State Sen. Biss on Secure Choice Savings Program
Aldermen Favor Ethanol Gas Proposal
Tuesday, Dec. 9
Winter Gardening Tips
60 Years of Sculpture with Richard Hunt
More CPS Freshmen Earn College Degrees
Final Pitches for Obama Library Due Thursday
Wednesday, Dec. 10
Web Exclusive Ask Geoffrey: 12/10
University of Chicago Touts Park Restoration in Obama Library Bid
Judy Baar Topinka Dies
Officials React to Topinka's Death
Chicago Sunday: Judy Baar Topinka - 2005
Chicago Tonight: At Home with Judy Baar Topinka - 2004
Wild Chicago: Judy Baar Topinka - 1997
Chicago Tonight: Judy Baar Topinka - 2006
Remembering Judy Baar Topinka
Thursday, Dec. 11
Viewer Feedback: 12/11
Chicago's Fire Safety Deadline Approaches
Winter Weather Forecast
Chicago Gets 2 New Parks
Weekend Events Around Town: 12/12-12/14
Send Us Your Word of the Year!
Friday, Dec. 12
Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 12/12
