The Week in Review

Web Extra: The Week in Review: 8/23

WTTW News | August 23, 2013, 10:19 am

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the challenges Mayor Rahm Emanuel faces trying to win back voters amid the Chicago Public Schools' budget crisis, massive school closings, and rampant gang violence. Watch the web extra video.

Guests:
- Charles Thomas, ABC-7 News
- Maudlyne Ihejirika, Chicago Sun-Times
- David Greising, Reuters
- Evan Moore, ChicagoSide Sports

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