August 24, 2012 - The Week in Review
Clip: 8/24/2012 | 27m 2s
Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel may enter talks with teachers as the union gives Karen Lewis the go-ahead for a 10-day strike notice. Meanwhile, the school board approves a $25 million strike contingency plan. The Illinois delegation is preparing for next week's Republican National Convention in storm-threatened Tampa. The CTA will eliminate service on some routes and expand service on others.
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August 24, 2012 - The Week in Review
Clip: 8/24/2012 | 27m 2s
Mayor Rahm Emanuel may enter talks with teachers as the union gives Karen Lewis the go-ahead for a 10-day strike notice. Meanwhile, the school board approves a $25 million strike contingency plan. The Illinois delegation is preparing for next week's Republican National Convention in storm-threatened Tampa. The CTA will eliminate service on some routes and expand service on others.
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