News Analysis with Phil Ponce Judy Baar Topinka is eyeing the governor's mansion. Phil Ponce and his panel of political pundits assess her chances. Guests: Craig Dellimore, Greg Hinz and Carlos Hernandez Gomez Terry Hillard Chicago's former police superintendent Terry Hillard has written a new book, Chicago Police: An Inside View. We'll talk to him about his work, his legacy and the city's changing crime numbers.
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Washington Notebook Chicago's U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald has been a busy guy lately. Today he was in Washington for the arraignment of former vice presidential aide Scooter Libby. Sun-Times Washington Bureau Chief Lynn Sweet has the latest on Fitzgerald's case and other notes from D.C.
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Mayor's Proposed Budget A 20-cent-a-pack hike in the city's cigarette tax awaits smokers if Mayor Daley has his way. Rich Samuels briefs us on the mayor's proposed 2006 Chicago budget and tells us why aldermen may not rubber stamp it.
City Alleges Fraud Chicago news media late this afternoon flocked to the loop office of a company the city claims falsified medical tests for city employees. Rich Samuels reports on the city's allegations and the actions it's taking.
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President Bush's High Court Nominee Four days after Harriet Miers told President George Bush she was withdrawing her name from consideration for Supreme Court Justice, the President today nominated another potential successor to Sandra Day O'Connor. But if the Republican right had problems with Ms. Miers, now it seems Senate Democrats have some reservations over the new nominee, federal judge Samuel Alito. Rich Samuels has the reaction to the nomination from Senators Dick Durbin and Barack Obama.
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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review Chicago erupts after White Sox sweep, Governor Blagojevich feels the heat of state hiring probe, O'Hare expansion back on track, big changes on the Chicago radio landscape, and will the Tribune company have to sell the Cubs? Guests:
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News Analysis with Phil Ponce Phil Ponce and his guests talk about the life and legacy of "the mother of the civil rights movement," Rosa Parks, who died last night at age 92. Guests: Timuel Black, Joy Bivins
This week on Chicago Sunday: Former FBI director Louis Freeh has just written a new book entitled My FBI. He sits down with Phil Ponce and talks about investigating Bill Clinton and fighting terrorism and the mafia. Then, the White Sox of 1917 were the last Chicago ball club to win the World Series. In our Chicago Stories segment Rich Samuels takes a close look at the team many hope will be surpassed by the White Sox of 2005.
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Chicago's World Champs? The White Sox are gearing up for their World Series opener with the Houston Astros. Rich Samuels has the latest from U.S. Cellular Field.
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News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett To run or not to run - that's the question facing state treasurer Judy Baar Topinka. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel handicap the Republican gubernatorial field. Guests: Paul Green, Chris Robling Louis Freeh Former FBI director Louis Freeh has just written a new book My FBI: Bringing Down the Mafia, investigating Bill Clinton and Waging War on Terror. Phil Ponce talks with him about all of that.
News Analysis with Phil Ponce As the White Sox prepare to face either the Cardinals or the Astros, just how much of an economic boon will the World Series mean to Chicago? Phil Ponce and his panel debate the issue. Guests: Allan Sanderson, Marc Ganis Chicago Matters In our Chicago Matters series "Money Talks," we'll take a look at the world of philanthropy from the Latino perspective. Eddie Arruza reports on how Latinos are becoming a driving force in philanthropic causes.
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This week on Chicago Sunday: Coming up Monday on Chicago Tonight, Governor Rod Blagojevich sits down with Phil Ponce to discuss a wide range of issues facing the state. On today's Chicago Sunday, a preview of that interview. Then, we'll hear from Hershey Felder, star of the new one man show Monsieur Chopin, which just opened at the Royal George Theater. Felder talks to Chicago Sun-Times theater critic and Channel 11 contributor Hedy Weiss.
Discussion of current affairs. Check Please! Supper Club Gene & Georgetti Recipe for Chicken Alla Joe
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White Sox' Game Two Bob Sirott reports from U.S. Cellular Field as the White Sox prepare to face the Angels in game two of the American League Championship Series tonight. Corruption Trial There was more emotion on the witness stand at the corruption trial of former governor George Ryan. Rich Samuels has the details.
News Analysis with Phil Ponce White Sox fans are ecstatic after Friday's Red Sox sweep. Phil Ponce's panel previews tomorrow's American League championship game. Guests: Ron Kittle, Tom Shaer, and Lou Canellis. Bears Alumni Club In Chicago we can't have good sports news without some bad as well. Super Bowl Bears tight end Emery Moorehead breaks down the Bears' latest debacle — and reminisces about better football times.
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White Sox Road to Victory Unless you've been living under a rock for the past 24 hours, you know by now that the White Sox beat Boston again last night, putting the Sox on the brink of their first playoff series series victory since 1917! Phil Ponce talks to the sports editors of the Sun-Times and Tribune about whether or not it's premature to celebrate just yet. Corruption Trial Update Elizabeth Brackett us today's developments in former governor George Ryan's corruption trial.
 

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