On this edition of Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7:00 pm, severe flooding wreaks havoc on the Chicago area. With roads blocked, schools closed, and basements flooded, Gov. Pat Quinn declares a state of emergency. Chicago officials react to the Boston Marathon bombings, tightening security at ballparks and airports here, and reassessing security plans for the Chicago Marathon. Cubs ownership finally gets a deal with the city to renovate rundown Wrigley Field, but the City Council still must give its stamp of approval. A computer glitch sparks confusion and delays for American Airlines passengers at O’Hare Airport. And in sports, the Bulls clinch the fifth seed in the playoffs and first-round matchup with the Brooklyn Nets.

Guests:

- John McCarron, Chicago Tribune

- Charles Thomas, ABC-7 News

- Kristen McQueary, Chicago Tribune

- Lester Munson, ESPN

Watch our panel’s web-exclusive conversation in Web Extra: The Week in Review: 4/19.

Here is a roundup of Chicago Tonight‘s web stories from this week:

Monday, April 15:

- Chicago Resident on Boston Marathon Explosions

- Wrigley Renovation Deal Approved

- Harold Washington

- Next Phase of School Closings Fight

- Remembering Herseth & Tallchief

- Savory Bites

- Opera, Mariachi Style

Tuesday, April 16:

- Local Marathon Runners on Boston Bombings

- Boston Bombing Investigation

- Mary McAleese

- Artist Hale Woodruff

- Scott Speck

- Viewer Feedback: 4/16

Wednesday, April 17:

- IL House Passes Medical Marijuana Bill

- Sacred Heart Hospital Scandal

- Fed Economist on the Recovery

- Chicago Business News: 4/17

- Negro League Players Reflect on Jackie Robinson

- The Newberry Consort

Thursday, April 18:

- Severe Storms, Flooding Slam Chicago

- Web Exclusive: Flood Slideshow

- Des Plaines River Flooding

- Mobilizing a Flood Response

- Chicago Flooding

- YouTube Videos Storm the Flood

- Smart Grid Innovation

- Celebrating 50 Years Of Rolling Stones Music

Friday, April 19:

- Weekend Events Around Town: 4/19 – 4/21

- Web Extra: The Week in Review