On this edition of Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review with Joel Weisman, turmoil persists for Chicago Public Schools with a hot first week of classes, scrutinized Safe Passage routes, and the passing of a controversial budget. Protesters call for equality and opportunity, echoing the sentiments in Washington, where the country marked the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. A special committee of Springfield lawmakers takes baby steps on pension reform. Gov. Pat Quinn and challenger Bill Daley ramp up for the governor’s race. Metra names a longtime “railroad man” interim CEO, while students experience glitches with CTA’s new Ventra card. And in sports, the White Sox stage a late-season surge and the Bears wrap up the preseason.

Guests:

- John McCarron, Chicago Tribune

- Robert Jordan, WGN

- Kristen McQueary, Chicago Tribune

- Dan McGrath, Chicago Sun-Times

Watch our panel’s web-exclusive conversation in Web Extra: The Week in Review: 8/30.

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

Monday, August 26:

-First Day of School

-Barbara Byrd-Bennett

-CPS Students Begin New School Year

-Honeybee Rescuer

- Web Extra: Bee Colony Collapse Disorder

-Pregnancy Myths, Debunked

-Viewer Feedback:McCormick Place Expansion, RTA Audit & More

Tuesday, August 27:

-Chicago Heat

-Syrian Conflict

-Shuttered Schools

-Leon and Sadie Garland

-The Internet Police

-Native Plant Gardens

Wednesday, August 28:

-Interim Metra CEO

-Advancing MLK’s Dream, Starting in Chicago

-State Legislative Term Limits in Illinois

-Bitcoin

-Nora Dunn

Thursday, August 29:

-IL Republican Party on Cusp of Change

-IL Reps on Syria, Immigration & More

-How To Succeed In College

-Rap Class

-Children's Gender Clinic

-Growing Up Emanuel

-Viewer Feedback:New Metra CEO & MLK

Friday, August 30:

- Weekend Events Around Town: 8/30 – 9/2

- Web Extra: The Week in Review