On this edition of Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review with Joel Weisman, President Barack Obama and pollsters win big in a surprisingly short election night. A conspicuously absent Jesse Jackson Jr. is reportedly plea-bargaining with the Feds. U.S. Cellular sells its Chicago service to Sprint. And in sports, it’s a marquee matchup here as the 7-and-1 Bears tackle the 7-and-1 Houston Texans. And the Bulls’ season starts strong without Derrick Rose as negotiations heat up to end the NHL lockout.
Guests:
- Mary Ann Ahern, NBC-5 News
- Charles Thomas, ABC-7 News
- John McCarron, Chicago Tribune
- Lester Munson, ESPN
Watch our panel’s web-exclusive conversation in Web Extra: The Week in Review: 11/9.
Here is a roundup of Chicago Tonight‘s web stories from this week:
Sunday, November 4:
- Sen. Kirk Makes First Live Appearance, Completes Willis Tower Climb
Monday, November 5:
- Election Countdown
- Sen. Kirk's Recovery
- Judicial Elections
- "Big Cat" Williams on Bears vs. Titans
- Industry of the Ordinary
- Ask Geoffrey: 11/5
Tuesday, November 6:
- Latest News from Board of Elections
- A Viewer's Guide to Watching Election Returns
- News from Janesville
- NewsHour's Election Live Blog
- Web Extra: Obama on Electoral College in 2004
- Web Extra: Campaign Supporters Wait for Results in Local Races
- Web Extra Videos from Obama Headquarters
- President Obama Wins Election 2012
- 8th District Congressional Results: Tammy Duckworth Beats Joe Walsh
- 10th District Congressional Results: Dold Concedes to Schneider
- 11th District Congressional Results: Judy Biggert Concedes to Bill Foster
Wednesday, November 7:
- Web Extra: Reaction to President Obama's Victory
- Congressional & National Election Analysis
- Local Congressional Winners
- Election Roundup
- Legislative Elections Analysis
Thursday, November 8:
- Jesse Jackson Jr. in Plea Deal Talks?
- The Looming Fiscal Cliff
- Turkish Education Reformer on Global Movement to Improve Schools
- Between Heaven and Earth: Birds in Ancient Egypt
- Web Extra: Birds in Ancient Egypt
- Cigar Box Guitar Enthusiasts Aren’t Just Blowing Smoke
- Up, Up, and Away!
Friday, November 9:
- Weekend Events Around Town: 11/9-11/11
- Web Extra: The Week in Review
- Web Preview: Nate Silver