Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review State budget negotiations head into overtime, Reverend James Meeks talks to Cardinal George about running for governor, community policing push in Englewood, white flight alleged in school league break-up, the University of Illinois hiking tuition, Cubs slugger Derrek Lee signs 5-year deal, and the Bulls in the thick of the play-off hunt. Guests:

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza The topic of immigration reform has caused massive demonstrations across the country, including on Capitol Hill. Tonight we'll hear from two men with very different views, Rep. Luis Gutierrez and Jim Oberweis. Author Garry Wills It's a provocative title, from an author who's never been afraid to stir the pot. Garry Wills will be here to discuss What Jesus Meant.

City Hall Scandal Mayor Daley responded today to the latest allegations of City Hall corruption. Rich Samuels has the mayor's remarks, as well as a barrage of reporters' questions the mayor didn't always answer fully. Read the Sorich Santiago Proffer here.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett A lawsuit was filed in federal court today against 13 south suburban schools. The suit charges the schools with "white flight" for pulling out of the area's racially diverse athletic league for no reason other than race. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel will take a closer look at the charges

The Missing Link? The missing link between sea and land animals may have been found. We'll hear from the University of Chicago scientist who led the team that made the discovery.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett To run or not to run - that's the question facing Rev. James Meeks. We'll hear from representatives of the Blagojevich and Topinka camps about their early campaign strategies and their thoughts on the wild card in the race for governor. Guests: John McGovern, Doug Scofield, Laura Washington

News Analysis with Carol Marin After a three-hour rain-delay, the world champion White Sox started the 2006 season with an early morning win over the Cleveland Indians. Carol Marin and her baseball panel will also talk about the Cubs' opening day thumping of the Cincinnati Reds. Avian Flu We'll look at research being done in Chicago that could protect us from the Avian Flu.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review Get ready for Dan Ryan gridlock, two new jurors appointed in the George Ryan trial, Rev. James Meeks weighing a run for governor, the city council green-lights plans for the nation's tallest building here, new federal regulations could mean higher gas prices, and the Cubs and Sox ready for a brand-new baseball season. Guests:

Dan Ryan Construction It all begins Friday at midnight - the major reconstruction of the Dan Ryan Expressway. Elizabeth Brackett reports on what's being done — and how to avoid it. Click here for information from IDOT on how to avoid the mess.

Fred Hampton Controversy There were more than a few moments of near chaos at City Hall today as demonstrators tried to storm the council chambers. Rich Samuels was there and has the latest on the controversial measure to rename a street in honor of Black Panther leader Fred Hampton.

Corruption Trial The corruption trial of former governor George Ryan ...will... continue and jury deliberations ...will... resume tomorrow. Rich Samuels has details on how the judge is proceeding with two alternate jurors.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett The turmoil at the corruption trial of former Illinois Governor George Ryan continued today. Late last week, two jurors were found to have possibly lied about prior arrests on their jury questionnaires. Today, Ryan's lawyers objected to replacing those jurors with alternates. It would mean restarting the deliberations which are now in their third week. Rich Samuels reports on the latest happenings at the federal courthouse. Then Elizabeth Brackett and her panel analyze what the twists in the case might mean for Ryan.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review Jury problems in the George Ryan corruption trial, we'll recap Tuesday's election results, Cardinal George apologizes for latest sex abuse revelations, DePaul basketball coach Ray Meyer remembered, and the Cubs and Sox days away from season-opener. Guests:

George Ryan Trial Jurors in former Governor George Ryan's corruption trial received a stern letter from Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer this morning. It was in response to reports that jurors are having personality conflicts and problems in their deliberations. Rich Samuels will have some insights on why the jury is having troubles. Here is the text of Judge Pallmeyer's letter: "Dear Jurors: You twelve are the jurors selected to decide this case. In your deliberations, I expect you to treat your fellow jurors with dignity and respect.

On this primary election day, Christian Farr reports live from the Board of Elections on voter turnout and any available early returns. Election Information: Chicago Board of Election Commissioners Cook County Election Department

Chicago Tonight is abbreviated this week for pledge programming. Archdiocesan Report A report released today says the Chicago Archdiocese committed numerous errors in its handling of recent sex abuse allegations. Francis Cardinal George says he accepts complete responsibility. Rich Samuels reports on what that Cardinal had to say and what steps the Catholic Church in Chicago says it will take to deal with abuse cases in the future.