On this edition of Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7:00 pm, the city celebrates the Blackhawks’ second Stanley Cup Championship in four years. Chicago homeowners can expect a school tax hike on their next property tax bill. Lawmakers question a handsome severance deal for Metra’s ousted CEO. Peoria native Ray LaHood steps down as U.S. Transportation Secretary. Republican Illinois Sen. Bill Brady launches his third bid for Illinois governor. And in sports, the Chicago Bulls look to add depth through the NBA draft.
Guests:
- John McCarron, Chicago Tribune
- Phil Rogers, NBC-5 Chicago
- Kristen McQueary, Chicago Tribune
- Mike Mulligan, 670 The Score
Watch our panel’s web-exclusive conversation in Web Extra: The Week in Review: 6/28.
Here is a roundup of Chicago Tonight‘s web stories from this week:
Monday, June 24:
- Web Extra: Remembering Bobby "Blue" Bland
- Pension Committee Members
- The Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling
- Waukegan Harbor
- White Sox, Bulls Partner with Becoming a Man
- The Art of Migration
- Viewer Feedback: Neighbor Carts
Tuesday, June 25:
- Blackhawks Win Stanley Cup
- Metra Executive's Departure
- Metra CEO’s Severance Package Raises Eyebrows
- Key Provision of Voting Rights Act Struck Down
- Chicago Business and Industry
- I Will Kiss These Walls
Wednesday, June 26:
- Blackhawks Parade Details
- Supreme Court Strikes Down DOMA
- Heavy Rains Cause Chicago Area Flooding
- Bikes For All
- The Astronaut Wives Club
- CAVE2
Thursday, June 27:
- Chicago Landmarks Commission Meets on Wrigley Renovations
- Sen. Bill Brady
- Summer Reading Simplified
- Optimo Hats
- The Lost World of Fossil Lake
- Viewer Feedback: Metra CEO's Resignation
Friday, June 28:
- Web Extra: The Week in Review