Durbin & Obama In a speech before AFSCME today, Sen. Barack Obama, sounding very much like a presidential candidate, blasted the Bush administration for fostering a society in which everyone is out for themselves. Sen. Dick Durbin also addressed the delegates, attacking the Bush administration for its handling of the Iraq war and Hurricane Katrina. Elizabeth Brackett reports.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review A heat wave and severe storms batter Chicago, Target balks at big-box ordinance, a new push for a property tax cap, work finally starts on Block 37, Bobbie Steele takes over the Cook County Board, Mayor Daley in a war of words with Rev. Meeks, and the Cubs trade future Hall of Famer Greg Maddux. Guests:

Big Box Consequences Target is threatening to pull out of a south side development if the mayor doesn't veto the "big box" ordinance. Rich Samuels reports on today's developments.

Well-Being Checks For yet another day, high temperatures are making life unbearable for many in Chicago, especially older residents. Christian Farr followed members of Chicago's Department of Human Services today, as they checked up on the elderly to make sure they are safe in this heat.

Update on Cardinal George's Health Cardinal Francis received good news from his pathologist today in the wake of his surgery last week. Rich Samuels tells us why the Cardinal's doctors are now calling him a "cancer survivor" rather than a "cancer victim".

Cardinal George Update Francis Cardinal George is out of surgery to remove his cancerous bladder. Rich Samuels brings us the latest. News Analysis with Eddie Arruza Chicago's architecture is a point of pride for our city. But has our reputation gotten ahead of us? We'll ask our panel of architecture experts. Guests: Stanley Tigerman, Lynn Osmond, Edward Keegan and Lynn Becker

City Council Update It's decision day at the Chicago City Council as aldermen vote on the controversial "big box" ordinance. Rich Samuels reports.

City Council Update Rich Samuels reports on some controversial matters coming up in tomorrow's city council meeting, including the big box ordinance and aldermanic raises. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett The Emerald Ash Borer has now spread to ash trees in Evanston. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel have the latest news on what's being done to stop the unwelcome insect.

Racetrack Deaths The 18th horse of the racing season has had to be euthanized at Arlington Park. Why are so many horses breaking down? Arlington Park board chairman Richard Duchossois says the track is doing everything in its power to find out. Elizabeth Brackett reports.

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza Could Senator Barack Obama be a presidential candidate in 2008? He continues to say "no," but there are indications that suggest "maybe." Eddie Arruza and his panelists take a look at the Obama factor and the political climate leading up to the midterm elections. Guests: Melissa Harris Lacewell, Eric Zorn, John Cox John Dean Elizabeth Brackett talks to key Watergate figure John Dean about his latest book, Conservatives Without Conscience.

The Burge Report It's been four years and $7 million in the making. But it was released today — the report on alleged torture committed by former Chicago police commander Jon Burge. Carol Marin will explain what it said and what happens now.

Cook County Democratic Committee Meeting It's official - Cook County Democratic committeemen elected Todd Stroger to succeed his father on the November ballot. Rich Samuels will bring us up to date on the race for president of the Cook County Board of Commissioners. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Chicago public school students are having historic success, according to the latest test scores. But are the results skewed? Elizabeth Brackett and her panel, including Chicago Public Schools CEO Arne Duncan, take a closer look.

Heat Watch The heat index soared above 100 degrees today, making it the hottest day of the year so far in the Chicago area. Meanwhile city workers kept busy trying to keep residents cool in this dangerous weather. Eddie Arruza reports on what brought the heat and how soon we can expect relief. News Analysis with Carol Marin The conflict in the Middle East is escalating rapidly. Carol Marin will be joined by the Israeli Consul General and a panel of experts to look at all sides of the crisis.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Surprising details about Chicago's 2016 Olympic bid are revealed. Will two separate stadiums for opening and closing ceremonies fly with the International Olympic Committee?

CTA Fire Update Mayor Daley has words of praise for emergency workers and passengers following yesterday's accident on the CTA Blue Line. One day later, both federal and local investigators are trying to figure out what caused the derailment. Christian Farr will have more on the investigation.

Business Briefs Big changes are afoot at Peoples Energy. A Wisconsin utility will pay $1.5 billion in stock for Peoples. But WPS Resources says it will move its headquarters here. We'll also examine the latest on Kraft's $1.7 billion European acquisition and Boeing's surge in plane orders.