The Week in Review

Friday, June 06, 2008

Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm

Barack Obama claims a historic nomination after the hard fought presidential primary. Hillary Clinton vows to unite the Democratic Party, and goes low key about her vice presidential aspirations. Political dealmaker Tony Rezko is convicted on 16 counts of corruption as the Federal probe inches closer to Governor Blagojevich. Cardinal George removes the controversial but beloved Fr. Pfleger from St. Sabina.

State legislative leaders meet on the state's budget but can't agree on how to fix the shortfall. Chicago's Olympics bid clears another hurdle, but the Olympic committee criticizes cost and transportation plans. The Children's Museum is one step closer to gaining approval for its Grant Park site. R. Kelly's defense questions the contents of the infamous sex tape. The Cubs are flying high with the best record in baseball. And Ozzie Guillen's tirade sparks a Sox revival.

Guests:

• Bruce Levine - ESPN Radio 1000
• Bruce Dold - Chicago Tribune
• Mary Mitchell - Chicago Sun Times
• Abdon Pallasch - Chicago Sun-Times