Topinka Plan Republican candidate for Governor Judy Baar Topinka unveils a major school funding plan but her democratic opponent says her numbers don't add up. Eddie Arruza will have details.

Cook County Debrief Will Cook County join the city in getting a federal monitor overseeing its hiring practices? That's what Republican candidate for Cook County Board President is demanding. Eddie Arruza will have the latest on alleged patronage hiring at the county level. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Mayor Daley weighs in on the city ban on foie gras. Elizabeth Brackett's panel includes the alderman who proposed the ban. Guests: Ald. Joseph Moore, Chris Robling, Paul Green

Obama in Africa Illinois' U.S. Senator Barack Obama has visited Nelson Mandela's prison cell. We'll be joined on the phone by Sun-Times reporter Lynn Sweet, who is in South Africa, travelling with the senator on his journey through the continent.

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza An undocumented immigrant facing deportation has taken refuge in a Chicago church. Now her plight has turned into a rallying cry for immigration reform. Is she the Rosa Parks of immigration reform? Or a law-breaker who should be deported? Eddie Arruza and his panel will take that up. Friday Night Preview John Callaway talks to former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Chicago now has the highest gas prices in the nation. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel discuss the reasons why. Guests: David Sykuta, Rebecca Stanfield

Phil Ponce is off tonight. News Analysis with Eddie Arruza Marshall Field's has started easing into its new Macy's moniker. Eddie Arruza and his panel of experts debate whether it's a good fit for Chicago. Guests: Ellen Warren, Louis Stern Critic for a Day We review the Oliver Stone movie "World Trade Center" with film critic, Bruce Ingram. Artbeat With this ring... you know it's summertime at the Chicago Botanic Garden. We'll climb inside the Carillon to meet the "lord of the rings".

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review Chicago on alert after foiled terrorist plot, Cabrini-Green shooting opens racial wounds, the business community finally raising money for Judy Baar Topinka, Lowe's joins big-box battle, the U.S. Olympic Committee gives Chicago some advice, Dusty Baker not sure he wants to manage the Cubs next year, and the Sox try to tame the first-place Tigers. Guests:

Olympics Bid The United States Olympic Committee met with Chicago business leader Pat Ryan and others today to polish Chicago's Olympic bid. A stadium large enough for opening and closing ceremonies remains Chicago's biggest problem. Elizabeth Brackett reports.

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.