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Chicago's Katrina Response Mayor Daley was on hand today as Chicago geared up to receive survivors of Hurricane Katrina. Rich Samuels reports from the city's new intake center on the west side. News Analysis with Eddie Arruza On this first day of school, Chicago Public Schools CEO Arne Duncan sits down with Eddie Arruza to talk about the new school year.
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Hurricane Katrina Update
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Hurricane Katrina Update With most of New Orleans under water and hundreds confirmed dead in Louisiana and Mississippi, what can authorities can do to deal with the catastrophe? Bob talks with two experts on what needs to be done and how you can help. How to Help Victims of Hurricane Katrina 1-800-HELP NOW RedCross.org
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News Analysis with Phil Ponce Oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico have been pounded by Hurricane Katrina. How hard will the storm hit Illinois residents in the wallet? We'll focus on the storm's fallout on gasoline prices. For more information: Illinois Green Fleets and AAA Chicago Motor Club
This week on Chicago Sunday: Host Phil Ponce talks with former Canadian prime minister Kim Campbell about what she's been up to since leaving Ottawa and why she finds herself spending so much time in Chicago lately. Then, Hedy Weiss talks with Chicago theater impresario Tony DeSantis about his past and current successes in the challenging world of Chicago theater.
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News Analysis with Steve Edwards Many say your medical bills are so high because of runaway jury awards. Today Governor Blagojevich signed a bill that could change that. Chicago Public Radio's Steve Edwards sits down with doctors on both sides of the medical malpractice debate. Guests: Ed Murnane, Illinois Civil Justice League; Dr. Richard Geline, Illinois State Medical Society; Keith Hebeisen, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association; Dr. Scott Kale, internist and expert medical witness.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett New clean air initiatives were unveiled by city, state and federal authorities today. The hot weather has caused more pollution action alerts this summer. Elizabeth Bracket and her panel will look at the latest methods to clean up our air.
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza Nearly 40 years after the passage of the federal Fair Housing Law, housing advocates say that ethnic and racial steering is alive and prospering among some Chicago area realtors. Eddie Arruza and his panel take a look at why and where it's still happening. Guests: Barbara Knox, Department of Housing and Urban Development; Florentina Rendon, Hope Fair Housing Center; and Alexander Chaparro, Chicago Association of Realtors.
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News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett President Bush again voiced his belief in the soundness of his Iraq war policies at a major address in Utah. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel look at mounting war protests and what that means here in Chicago. Guests: Rich Williamson, Bitta Mostofi, Marilyn Katz, and Wayne Parthun.
Chicago Air & Water Show
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New Corruption Charges U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald claims that $137,000 in bribes were given in exchange for $8 million worth of park district business - the scheme involving a former park district official and a mundelein landscape firm. Rich Samuels has the details.
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This week on Chicago Sunday Host Phil Ponce talks with State Senator Steve Rauschenberger (R – Elgin) about his run for Governor. A rare behind the scenes look at The Lion King. Artbeat correspondent Fawn Ring talks to the local actor cast as the evil lion "Scar" and watches as he transforms himself into the character.
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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review Media giants John Johnson and Peter Jennings remembered, President Bush comes to Illinois to sign the federal transportation bill, Mayor Daley tight-lipped about his 2007 election plans, gas prices on the rise again, the White Sox take on the world-champion Red Sox, and the Cubs season slipping away. Guests:
Gas Prices Gas and crude oil prices have reached record highs. We'll talk with the Chicago AAA motor club to get some answers on why we're paying so much and what we can do to bring down our expenses.
News analysis with Elizabeth Brackett President Bush came to Illinois today to sign the massive $286 billion transportation bill. What's in it for Chicago area commuters? Elizabeth Brackett finds out as she's joined by Congressman Danny Davis, Congresswoman Judy Biggert, and the Secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation, Tim Martin.
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The Mayor in the hot seat Chicago's Mayor Daley says he's as eager as anyone to rid City Hall of corruption. Rich Samuels reports on his honor who held his own in a sparring match with reporters today.
 

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