This week on Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review, Gov. Pat Quinn is furious after lawmakers override his veto and approve consumer rate hikes to pay for a “smart grid.” The CME and CBOE are asking for a $120 million tax break to stay in Chicago. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is cutting 1,000 workers, and raising taxes and fees to fill a $315 million budget deficit. Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants to blanket the city with cameras to nab speeding drivers, as aldermen debate ticketing Chicagoans who don’t shovel. The ACLU files suit against Chicago for alleged police deployment discrimination. And in sports, the Cubs welcome Theo Epstein to the front office.
Guests:
- Bruce Dold, Chicago Tribune
- Craig Dellimore, WBBM Newsradio 780 & 105.9 FM
- Steve Daniels, Crain’s Chicago Business
- Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune
Here is a roundup of Chicago Tonight‘s web stories from this week:
Monday, October 24:
- Jean-Claude Brizard on Closing Education Gap
- CTA vs. Unions
- Chicago Business News: 10/24
- Bears Alumni Club: James "Big Cat" Williams
- Biking the Boulevards: Englewood
- Viewer Mail: City Sticker Hike
- unPHILtered Blog: An American Reporter in London–Back When!
Tuesday, October 25:
- Preckwinkle Unveils 2012 Budget to County Board
- Carol Marin: Live from Springfield: Latest on Veto Session
- Elmhurst Art
- Closing Arguments in Cellini Trial
- Biking the Boulevards: Back of the Yards & McKinley Park
- Soprano Nicole Cabell
- Chicago Food Deserts
Wednesday, October 26:
- Latest on Springfield Veto Session
- Occupy Chicago Takes City Hall
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Analysis of President Obama's Mortgage Plan
- Biking the Boulevards: Chicago's Biking History
- Belieber! Author Cathleen Falsani on Justin Bieber's Faith
- unPHILtered Blog: 50 Ways to Leave Your Employer
Thursday, October 27:
- Police Budget
- Marijuana Possession
- Steven Pinker: The Better Angels Of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined
- Designer Charles James: High Fashion Exhibit at Chicago History Museum
- Ask Geoffrey: 10/27
- Viewer Mail: 10/27
Friday, October 28:
- Weekend Events Around Town (10/24-10/28)
