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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)

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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. 

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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.

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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.

Week in Review: Illinois GOP Chair Quits, Mayor Creates Chicago Reparations Task Force

Mayor Brandon Johnson creates a task force to get the ball rolling on reparations. President Joe Biden moves to protect “dreamers” and long-time undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens. And Illinois GOP Chair Don Tracy quits.

Amanda Vinicky and guests. (WTTW News)

Week in Review: $50M Police Misconduct Case; Massive Data Breach at Cook County Health

Migrants with schoolchildren losing shelter. Massive data breach at Cook County Health. And Chicago pays its largest-ever police misconduct settlement.

Week in Review: Biden Takes Executive Action at the Border; Chicago Police Prep for the DNC

Chicago police learn new tactics to handle mass protests ahead of the DNC. And could the president’s new border policy mitigate migrants coming to the city?

Week in Review: Donald Trump Convicted; Illinois Passes Record $53.1B Budget

A New York jury finds Donald Trump guilty on 34 counts. What’s in the state’s biggest-ever budget. And is Chicago ready for this summer’s DNC?

Week in Review: ShotSpotter Debate; Legislative Session Wraps Up in Springfield

Chicago City Council bucks the mayor and votes to keep ShotSpotter. And it’s a wrap — almost — on the legislative session in Springfield.

Week in Review: Brandon Johnson’s First Year; Embattled CTA Chief Facing Calls to Quit

One year into Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration. Campus encampment cleared at DePaul. And will Springfield help Chicago Public Schools close its deficit?

Week in Review: Future of Public Transit; Student Encampments Continue

Advocates are upset that new leaders of public transit agencies don’t regularly ride the CTA. And what came of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s trip to the state Capitol.