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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton square off in Philadelphia, another emergency evacuation on the Blue Line, Governor Blagojevich's presidential plans surface at the Rezko trial, Chicago's Olympic bid may be in trouble, Chicago police kill a wild cougar, the Museum of Science and Industry getting a multi-million dollar make-over, the Bulls fire their coach, and Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano injured. Guests:
Children's Museum Update The Chicago Children's Museum's plan to move from Navy Pier to Grant Park includes asking for a liquor license. Eddie Arruza tells us why. View Clip News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett A new study in today's Chicago Tribune says Chicago's drinking water contains small amounts of pharmaceuticals. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel discuss whether Chicagoans should think twice about drinking from the tap.
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Robert Sorich Update Mayor Daley's former patronage chief Robert Sorich and his fellow defendants may be headed for prison. This comes after a panel of federal judges yesterday upheld their convictions. Rich Samuels has reactions from City Hall. View Clip News Analysis with Carol Marin Carol Marin and her panel discuss what's next in the Sorich case and it's larger implications.
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College Campus Security A task force created by Governor Blagojevich to analyze college campus security in Illinois issued its report today. Eddie Arruza tells us what some of the recommendations are and the potential costs involved. View Clip
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm American Airlines grounds thousands of flights for hasty inspections, Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton battle in Indiana, yet another Chicago Public School student murdered, customers fuming over latest ComEd rate hike proposal, Sam Zell considering selling once untouchable Tribune assets, cab drivers say new $1 gas surcharge hardly enough, and the Cubs and Sox back on the winning track. Guests:
American Airlines Update Elizabeth Brackett reports on the latest flight cancellations by American Airlines, expected to last for at least two more days. View Clip
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American Airlines American Airlines cancelled 1,000 flights today, including 138 flights at O'Hare, for jet wiring inspections. Rich Samuels reports. View Clip News Analysis with Eddie Arruza Every 45 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. Eddie Arruza talks with stroke specialists about the latest advancements in treatment and prevention. For more information on strokes:
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CTA and Google Rich Samuels reports on the new relationship between the CTA and Google. Google Transit CTA Bus Tracker View Clip
Chicago Children's Museum The battle over the proposed move of the Chicago Children's Museum to Grant Park heated up today. Rich Samuels brings us up-to-date on some high-profile endorsements of the plan. View Clip News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Should citizens of Illinois have the right to recall the governor or other statewide officials if they are deemed to be non-performing? Elizabeth Brackett and her panel debate the pros and cons.
Vanderpoel Art Collection at the Park District Fieldhouse
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm The star witness at the Tony Rezko corruption trial says Governor Blagojevich knew about a $1.5 million shakedown, the number of Chicago Public School students murdered this school year reaches 22, drivers brace for lengthy Edens Expressway repairs, Midway Airport loses ATA to bankruptcy, and the Cubs and Sox stumble out of the gate. Guests:
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza There was some stunning testimony at a congressional hearing today as Federal Aviation Administration whistleblowers told of lapses in airline safety inspections. Was the flying public put in jeopardy? Eddie Arruza and his panel take a look at the problems plaguing the airline industry. View Clip
News Analysis with Carol Marin How successful has the city been in ending corrupt hiring practices? We ask the woman in charge of the settlement money. Guest: Federal hiring monitor Noelle Brennan View Clip
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Rezko Trial Update Rich Samuels has the latest from the Rezko corruption trial. View Clip News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Massive layoffs at Channel 2 shocked the local TV landscape. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take a closer look at the bloodletting and assess the future of local news. View Clip
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Rezko Trial Update Rich Samuels has the latest from the corruption trial of top political fundraiser Tony Rezko. View Clip News Analysis with Carol Marin Another Chicago Public School student was killed over the weekend as a result of gun violence. That's the 20th student killed violently since the beginning of the school year. Carol Marin talks to a panel of people who are on the front lines of finding a solution to this problem.
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton continue to butt heads on the campaign trail, American and Delta Airlines ground hundreds of planes for hasty inspections, Cook County Board President Todd Stroger's cousin lands a hefty pay hike, beleaguered Motorola splitting into two separate companies, the local housing market remains in a deep freeze, the Cubs and Sox open a brand new season, and the woeful Bulls hike ticket prices. Guests:
 

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