FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SOME OF TONIGHT'S STORIES: Knight at the Movies Flood Update Senator Dick Durbin toured flooded Chicago neighborhoods today that have now been officially declared state disaster areas opening the way for more state help. Elizabeth Brackett has more on the flood clean up. View Clip

Chicago Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 PM Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Presidential hopeful Barack Obama in a lipstick controversy; the Illinois House approves a state lottery leasing plan; some Chicago Public School students now paid for good grades; is a CTA fare hike on the way?; ComEd hiking rates again; and the Cubs and Sox scuffling down the stretch. Guests:

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SOME OF TONIGHT'S STORIES: Chicago Tonight's Political Blog Lifesource Lifesource News Analysis with Phil Ponce Elizabeth Brackett, Rich Samuels and Carol Marin are all home from their respective trips to the political conventions. They join us in the studio to talk about what they saw and learned.

Chicago Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 PM Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Presidential hopeful John McCain rocks the Republican National Convention; Rev. Meeks' public school boycott ends; another move to recall Governor Blagojevich gathering steam; Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan calls lawmakers back to Springfield to consider lottery leasing plan; the Cubs suddenly struggling; and the Bears open a brand-new season against the Colts. Guests:

Chicago Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 PM Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Presidential hopeful Barack Obama makes history at the Democratic National Convention; Illinois' feuding Democrats make up at a hug fest; Rev. Meeks pressing ahead with his school boycott plans; a Chicago trash tax proposed; Metra getting more seats by closing bars and bathrooms on their trains; the first-place Cubs and Sox igniting pennant fever; and the Bears finally win a preseason game. Guests:

Chicago Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 PM Joel Weisman and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Democrats gearing up for the Democratic National Convention; politicians lining up to replace Illinois Senate President Emil Jones; the Chicago Urban League sues the state over unequal education funding; a controversial rail freight plan has some suburbanites up in arms; the first place Cubs and Sox on a roll; and Bears quarterback Kyle Orton impressive in preseason play. Guests:

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SOME OF TONIGHT'S STORIES: Golden Apple Foundation Chicago Dancing Festival Chicago's Budget Mayor Daley has just kicked off the first of three public hearings on next year's budget. Rich Samuels brings us the latest on how the mayor plans to fill the biggest budget hole he's ever encountered.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SOME OF TONIGHT'S STORIES: Tropic Thunder News Analysis with Carol Marin Powerful Senate President Emil Jones will reportedly retire at the end of this year. Carol Marin and her panel discuss who might succeed him and how it could change the dynamic of state politics. View Clip

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm Chicago's budget woes growing worse every day, Democrats feud at the State Fair, Cardinal George and the Archdiocese settle priest abuse cases for $12.7 million, the Chicago area real estate market still in the deep freeze, Rev. Meeks public school boycott controversy boiling, and the Cubs pennant express continues to roll. Guests:

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Governor's Special Session On the eve of the two-day special legislative session he's called, Governor Blagojevich again lashed out against lawmakers whose support he says he's seeking. Rich Samuels has the details. View Clip Pay Raise for State Legislators State legislators are in line for a big pay hike unless the Senate votes this week to block it. Carol Marin and her panel of lawmakers weigh in.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm Mayor Daley at the Beijing Olympics, Governor Blagojevich calls lawmakers back to Springfield for yet another special session, Chicago's murder rate on the rise, highway speeding cameras proposed, Bensenville bracing for O'Hare expansion demolition, and the Cubs pulling away from the competition while the Sox cling to first place. Guests:

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