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Week in Review: CPS Board Set to Resign; Presidential Candidates Battle for Votes in Swing States

The entire CPS board calls it quits. Early voting gets underway in Chicago. And the presidential contest comes to the Midwest.

Week in Review: CPS Chief Refuses to Resign; Poll Shows Chicagoans Wary of New Taxes

A new front in the battle for control of Chicago Public Schools. And the high stakes of corruption in City Hall.

“Week in Review” panel. (WTTW News)

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Week in Review: City Council Votes on ShotSpotter; Tension Between Mayor and CPS CEO

ShotSpotter meets its demise in Chicago — despite the wishes of City Council. And CPS sets a vision for its future, but is that a future without the current CEO?

Week in Review: Trump and Harris Face Off in Presidential Debate; Chicago Announces Hiring Freeze

Millions watched Harris and Trump face off in the presidential debate — but will it move the needle? And efforts to curb a looming Chicago budget deficit.

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Week in Review: Mass Shootings Put Focus on Gun Laws Ahead of Presidential Debate

Safety and the prospect of guns for self-defense on the CTA. Chicago’s deal with a grocer that’s saddled with debt. And the latest in the presidential race.

Week in Review: City Projects Near $1B Budget Shortfall for 2025; CPS Students Return to School

The school year starts, and already CPS leaders are buried in homework. Work begins on Chicago’s permanent casino. And the city stares down a nearly billion-dollar deficit.

Week in Review: Harris Accepts Historic Nomination; Kinzinger Torches Trump

Kamala Harris makes history as she becomes the Democratic nominee for president. Meanwhile, former GOP congressman Adam Kinzinger torches Donald Trump.

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Week in Review: Thousands Converge on Chicago for DNC; Riot Fest Staying at Douglass Park

Final touches at the United Center before next week’s Democratic National Convention. And reports that Mayor Johnson is trying to oust the leader of Chicago Public Schools days before classes start.

Week in Review: Harris Picks Walz as Running Mate; Chicago Prepares for DNC

Tensions run high during former President Donald Trump’s brief Chicago visit. Kamala Harris clinches the presidential nomination — who will be her running mate? And CTU pushes for more education funding. 

Amanda Vinicky and the "Week in Review" roundtable. (WTTW News)

Week in Review: Trump Hits Chicago With a Combative Appearance; Pritzker Coy About VP Spot

Tensions run high during former President Donald Trump’s brief Chicago visit. Kamala Harris clinches the presidential nomination — who will be her running mate? And CTU pushes for more education funding. 

Amanda Vinicky and guests of "Week in Review."

Week in Review: Democrats Unite Behind Kamala Harris; Outrage Over the Killing of Sonya Massey

As Democrats rally behind a new candidate for president, could Illinois’ governor be on the ticket? And Chicago Public Schools budget math. 

Week in Review: RNC Projects Unity as Trump Accepts Nomination; Pressure Grows on Biden to Exit the Race

On the heels of the RNC, Republicans are revved up about Donald Trump’s chances in November. Meanwhile, more Illinois leaders call for Joe Biden to step aside as the Democratic candidate.

Week in Review: More Democrats Call for Biden to End Campaign; Illinois GOP Names New Chair

President Joe Biden attempts to save his campaign. And heading into the Republican National Convention, the state GOP names a new chair.

Week in Review: Biden Campaign Tries Damage Control; Chicago’s Pension Debt Tops $37B

Biden says he’s not going anywhere amid calls for him to step aside. The Supreme Court rules on presidential immunity. And hearings are set for plans to merge the CTA, Metra and Pace.

Week in Review: Biden’s Debate Performance Alarms Democrats; Concerns Over CPD’s Mass Arrest Policy at DNC

President Joe Biden tries to shore up support after a shaky debate. CPD’s mass arrest policy for DNC protests raises alarms. And former Ald. Ed Burke is sentenced to just two years on corruption charges.