Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Governor Quinn reportedly considering hiking income taxes by 50 percent; 27 Chicago Public School students already killed this school year; CTA fare hikes and service cuts on the table; the Sears Tower being renamed; the Art Institute boosting admission cost 50 percent; Chicago aldermen balk at being investigated by the city's inspector general; and the Bulls and Blackhawks battling for playoff positions.

Guests:

• Maudlyne Ihejirika - Chicago Sun-Times
• Rich King - WGN News
• Garrard McClendon - CLTV
• John McCarron - Chicago Tribune