Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 8/31
Clip: 8/30/2012 | 27m 1s
Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.
Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan delve into their personal stories and political philosophies at the Republican National Convention. The Illinois delegation in Tampa includes potential 2014 gubernatorial candidates. The Chicago Teachers Union sets a September 10 strike date, forcing the district to make contingency plans for more than 400,000 students.
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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 8/31
Clip: 8/30/2012 | 27m 1s
Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan delve into their personal stories and political philosophies at the Republican National Convention. The Illinois delegation in Tampa includes potential 2014 gubernatorial candidates. The Chicago Teachers Union sets a September 10 strike date, forcing the district to make contingency plans for more than 400,000 students.
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August 31, 2012 - The Week in Review
Clip: 8/31/2012 | 27m 1s | Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines. (27m 1s)
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