On this edition of Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review with Joel Weisman, Drew Peterson is convicted of murdering his third wife, Kathleen Savio. Our panel discusses the role hearsay evidence played in the case, and the likelihood of Peterson being charged in the disappearance of his fourth wife, Stacy. The Illinois delegation is in the spotlight at the Democratic National Convention, with speeches by Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Gov. Pat Quinn, and congressional candidate Tammy Duckworth. As the Monday deadline looms for a teachers strike, the district makes contingency plans for 144 schools to stay open for limited child care and meals. Gang violence escalates on the South Side. And in sports, a puzzling attendance problem at U.S. Cellular Field despite the White Sox being in first place. And the Bears prepare to open the season against the Indianapolis Colts.
Guests:
- Chuck Goudie, ABC-7 News
- Mick Dumke, Chicago Reader
- Kristen McQueary, Chicago Tribune
- Lou Canellis, WFLD Sports
Watch our panel's web-exclusive conversation in Web Extra: The Week in Review: 9/7.
Here is a roundup of Chicago Tonight‘s web stories from this week:
Monday, September 3:
LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
Tuesday, September 4:
- News & Analysis from Democratic National Convention
- Elizabeth Brackett on Latest DNC News
- Rep. Lou Lang on Democratic Unity
- Web Extra: Rep. Lou Lang
- Web Extra: Labor Leaders & Illinois Politicians Rally Troops
- Gov. Quinn's Labor Battles Follow Him to the DNC
- Web Extra: Rain in Charlotte
- Web Extra: Michael Clarke Duncan
Wednesday, September 5:
- Latest DNC News & Analysis
- Mayor Emanuel on Latest DNC News
- Elizabeth Brackett on Latest DNC News
- Web Extra: Michael Madigan
- Web Extra: Illinois Faces in the DNC Crowd
- Web Extra: Abner Mikva on President Obama
- Web Extra: Arne Duncan Attends IL Senator's Luncheon
- Web Extra: Michelle Obama Wows Black Caucus
- Web Extra: Glow Lingers from First Lady's DNC Speech
Thursday, September 6:
- Reaction to Obama’s Speech & Latest DNC News
- Elizabeth Brackett on Illinois Delegation News
- Elizabeth Brackett on Future of Obama Campaign
- Web Extra: Union Organizer on Convention Experience
- Web Extra: Sen. John Kerry
- Web Extra: Street Scenes from Charlotte
- Web Extra: Durbin on President Obama
- Web Extra: Late Nights, Early Mornings
Friday, September 7:
- Weekend Events Around Town: 9/7-9/9
- Web Extra: The Week in Review
