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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
The Supreme Court finished its term with some major decisions leaning to the right. Carol Marin and her panel have a wrap-up of the major cases and discuss what it means for you. Guests: Lewis Myers, Jr., Joseph Morris, Abdon Pallasch
From the Vault...
Rich Samuels reports on a mob assassination that took place 27 years ago today. It's one of the 18 mob hits that are now the focus of the "Family Secrets" trial at the Federal Building.
The Week in Review with Joel Weisman
Chicago gun violence continues to claim innocent children, Chicago's rain blocker system criticized, immigration a hot button issue in Waukegan and Carpentersville, the AMA holds their annual meeting here, the red-hot Cubs take on the first-place Brewers, and the Bulls draft Joakim Noah.
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News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Why is a Republican Illinois legislator appearing in an ad for Sen. Barack Obama when he says he's supporting John McCain? Eddie Arruza will ask State Senator Kirk Dillard that question, and look at other Republicans who are leaning a bit more Democratic these days.
Darwin Exhibit
How much do you know about Charles Darwin? A new exhibit at Chicago's Field Museum sheds light not just on the science of evolution, but on the man who introduced the world to the theory.
CTA Crisis Averted?
Mayor Daley today announced an historic five-year pact between the CTA and its operating unions. Will this help the CTA avoid its worst-case scenario cutbacks and fare increases? Rich Samuels has details.
Tonight's Chicago Tonight show has been canceled due to flooded studios.
In its place, we'll be rebroadcasting the Emmy award-winning episode of Chicago Stories, Leopold & Loeb: Love and Murder in Chicago. It's the story of the notorious 1924 murder case in which two wealthy University of Chicago students murdered a young boy in their neighborhood. It became a sensational international story when renowned lawyer Clarence Darrow agreed to defend them.
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