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O'Hare Flight Caps The FAA today says the days of caps on hourly landings at O'Hare Airport are numbered. Rich Samuels tells us why and brings us up-to-date on the O'Hare expansion. News Analysis with Carol Marin The U.S. Supreme Court ruled last week that detainees held in Guatanamo Bay have rights under the U.S. constitution. Carol Marin and her panel examine what the ruling means.
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm Speaker Michael Madigan circulates a memo to impeach Governor Blagojevich, the Obama campaign fighting Internet rumors about Michelle Obama, Mayor Daley wins the latest Chicago Children's Museum battle, the CTA's ambitious Block 37 train station plans derailed, the feds investigate Jon Burge torture allegations, Chicago cops ticketing motorists for crosswalk violations, the Bulls hire a new head coach with no coaching experience, and Cubs slugger Alfonso Soriano sidelined for at least six weeks.
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Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm Barack Obama claims a historic nomination after the hard fought presidential primary. Hillary Clinton vows to unite the Democratic Party, and goes low key about her vice presidential aspirations. Political dealmaker Tony Rezko is convicted on 16 counts of corruption as the Federal probe inches closer to Governor Blagojevich. Cardinal George removes the controversial but beloved Fr. Pfleger from St. Sabina.
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Chicago Tonight is abbreviated this week to bring you special pledge programming. Springfield Update Governor Blagojevich says the budget passed by the General Assembly is "out of whack" and unconstitutional. Rich Samuels tells us what the governor hopes happens next. View Clip
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm Presidential hopeful Barack Obama distances himself from the fiery rhetoric of Father Michael Pfleger, Northwestern University students are lukewarm to Mayor Daley as a commencement speaker, the Chicago Children's Museum claims plenty of alternative sites to Grant Park were considered, a CTA train operator blamed for the Green Line derailment this week, former coach Doug Collins close to returning to the Bulls, and the Cubs and Sox both in first-place. Guests:
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News Analysis with Carol Marin Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert and former Congressman Glenn Poshard are trying to gain support for their $31 billion public works plan. They have just three days before Sunday's budget deadline for the General Assembly. Carol Marin looks into its chances. View Clip
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Budget & Blagojevich Governor Blagojevich called on legislators to pass his $35 billion capital improvement plan sooner rather than later. Rich Samuels brings us up to date as deadlines approach in Springfield. View Clip News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett A new adoption study finds that legislation requiring 'colorblind' placement of minority youngsters should be changed. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel weigh in on the debate.
New Corruption Criminal Charges The U.S. Attorney in Chicago issued more criminal charges today involving alleged corruption among city workers. Christian Farr will tell us who the feds are targeting now. View Clip
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R. Kelly Trial Opening statements got underway today in the R. Kelly child pornography trial. Rich Samuels will report on what prosecutors and Kelly's defense attorneys told jurors. View Clip News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Brain cancer strikes Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy. Elizabeth Brackett talks with medical experts on what that kind of diagnosis can mean.
 

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