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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.
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.