Cook County Round-Up From the county building today come strong hints of a tax increase next year. Rich Samuels has the latest on that, and on allegations of racism in the Cook County State's Attorney's office. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Mayor Daley's announcement about a $200 million city budget shortfall caught some by surprise. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel of aldermen take a look at what the shortfall might mean for city residents. Guests: Ald. Bernard Stone, Ald. Howard Brookins, Ald. George Cardenas

Mayors Against BP Dumping Congressman Mark Kirk gathered North Shore mayors together today to again blast BP's plan to dump industrial waste into Lake Michigan. Is BP's plan safe, as the EPA claims? Or should the dumping be prohibited? Elizabeth Brackett reports.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman Congressmen bash BP's Lake Michigan pollution plans, Democrats continue to bicker over the state budget in Springfield, presidential hopefuls Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton trade punches over diplomacy, the sinking real estate market depressing sellers, the 'Chicago Reader' is sold, the Cubs closing fast on the Brewers, and the Bears open training camp. Guests:

News Analysis with Carol Marin The NBA commissioner insists that the referee who is accused of betting on games he worked is just one bad apple. But the sports world is reeling. Carol Marin explores the explosive story with Norm Van Lier, Mike Mulligan and Howard Pearl, a lawyer who represented the NBA referee's union.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett As Democrats continue to bicker over the state budget, what's going through the minds of Republican lawmakers? Elizabeth Brackett talks to Senate Minority Leader Frank Watson and House Minority Leader Tom Cross from Springfield. YouTube Debate Questions for the Democratic presidential debate last night came from the website, YouTube. We'll see how well the candidates fared. Guest: John McIntyre, RealClearPolitics.com

Budget Impasse Can Governor Blagojevich and Illinois legislators agree on a budget by the July 31, or will state government have to shut down? Rich Samuels has the latest on the budget crisis. News Analysis with Carol Marin A Lake County jury this past weekend convicted Deerfield parents Jeff and Sara Hutsell for allowing teenage drinking in their home. Carol Marin and her panel explore the issue of parental responsibility and teen drinking.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm The Chicago Police Department in the spotlight this week, tales of murder told at the Family Secrets mob trial, Deerfield parents on trial for allegedly permitting fatal teenage drinking party, lawmakers still deadlocked in Springfield, the Chicago Tribune now selling front page ads, and the red hot Cubs acquire a veteran catcher. Guests

For information on the Cuban art exhibit at Havana Gallery, click here Mayor Daley Speaks Out Mayor Daley denies charges he failed to invite two recently deposed aldermen to today's dedication of the new Kennedy-King College campus. Rich Samuels has the latest on that and other questions of interest the mayor fielded this morning.

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza Glaxo-Smith-Kline's new cancer drug has received rave reviews from patients and from Wall Street since its release in March. But two local oncologists question the instructions that come with the drug's labelling. Eddie Arruza and his panel will explore what this means for cancer patients. Guests: Dr. Mark Ratain, Dr. Ezra Cohen

House Speaker Michael Madigan There's an extraordinary battle of wills playing out in Springfield between House Speaker Michael Madigan and Governor Blagojevich over the state budget. Speaker Madigan gives us an update live from Springfield.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm NBC 5 News fired reporter Amy Jacobson this week after video surfaced showing her in a bathing suit at the home of an interview subject, the CTA threatening to lay off 1,000 transit workers, Blue Line repairs now on the fast track, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and the Chicago Board of Trade deal finalized, the latest chapter of Waukegan's immigration debate sparks economic protests, and the Cubs and Sox begin the second half of the season.

Click here for today's beach closings Stock Market Soars The Dow closed above 13,800 for the first time with a 284-point surge. We'll talk to Chicago Sun-Times personal finance columnist Terry Savage about what it means and what you should do about it.

News Analysis with Carol Marin The Vatican caused controversy Tuesday when it released a document that sought to clarify the Roman Catholic Church as "the one true church." Carol Marin and her panel take a closer look at papal language. Guests: Rev. Thomas Baima, William Schweiker, Rev. Donald Senior

Amy Jacobson Out NBC5 fired reporter Amy Jacobson today after a video surfaced showing her at an interview subject's house going to swim at his pool. Was the firing justified? Our panel of media observers weigh in on the controversy. Guests: Donna Leff, Steve Rhodes

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm Rev. Daniel McCormack sentenced to five years for molesting five boys, Senator Barack Obama raises $32 million in just 3 months, state lawmakers still gridlocked over the budget, complaints against Chicago cab drivers soaring, the battle for the Chicago Board of Trade headed toward a climax, Walgreens acquires home care company, and the Cubs still red-hot. Guests:

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have produced more cases of traumatic brain injury than any previous war. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel discuss what the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is doing to help Illinois veterans. Guests: Tammy Duckworth, Dr. Felise Zollman Missing Bees Rich Samuels tells us why Illinois beekeepers are concerned about the phenomenon called "Colony Collapse Disorder," and how a decline in insect pollinators might impact your dinner table.