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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm
Senator Barack Obama's controversial pastor finally breaks his silence, Mayor Daley calls an emergency gun summit as a murder rampage erupts in Chicago, new bombshells at the Tony Rezko trial, Cook County Board President Todd Stroger requiring employees sign confidentiality agreements, record gas prices shock motorists, turbulent times at United Airlines, the first-place Cubs red-hot, and the Bears preparing for tomorrow's draft.
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Obama in Chicago
Sen. Barack Obama took a break from the campaign trail, returning to his hometown Chicago. Elizabeth Brackett reports.
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News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
With new allegations of pay to play in the Blagojevich administration, the word 'impeachment' is on the minds of some Illinois lawmakers. Will the governor be removed from office before his term ends? Eddie Arruza and his panel of legislators weigh in on the controversy.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
In what is being called a "bombshell disclosure," accusations were made in court today that the Blagojevich administration tried to have U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald removed from office. This comes on the heels of former Blagojevich aide Ali Ata pleading guilty for his role in pay to play politics. Carol Marin and her panel take a look at what all this means for the governor.
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Rezko Trial Update
We have details of a major plea agreement reached between federal prosecutors and a former member of the Blagojevich administration.
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News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Gas prices are nearing record levels and we haven't even hit the prime summer driving season yet. Eddie Arruza and his panel take a closer look at motorists pain at the pump.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
With six weeks left to go in the current legislature, how much have Illinois' lawmakers and the governor accomplished and what do they have left to do? Carol Marin and her panel check in on the state of state government.
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm
Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton square off in Philadelphia, another emergency evacuation on the Blue Line, Governor Blagojevich's presidential plans surface at the Rezko trial, Chicago's Olympic bid may be in trouble, Chicago police kill a wild cougar, the Museum of Science and Industry getting a multi-million dollar make-over, the Bulls fire their coach, and Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano injured.
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Children's Museum Update
The Chicago Children's Museum's plan to move from Navy Pier to Grant Park includes asking for a liquor license. Eddie Arruza tells us why.
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News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
A new study in today's Chicago Tribune says Chicago's drinking water contains small amounts of pharmaceuticals. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel discuss whether Chicagoans should think twice about drinking from the tap.
Robert Sorich Update
Mayor Daley's former patronage chief Robert Sorich and his fellow defendants may be headed for prison. This comes after a panel of federal judges yesterday upheld their convictions. Rich Samuels has reactions from City Hall.
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News Analysis with Carol Marin
Carol Marin and her panel discuss what's next in the Sorich case and it's larger implications.
College Campus Security
A task force created by Governor Blagojevich to analyze college campus security in Illinois issued its report today. Eddie Arruza tells us what some of the recommendations are and the potential costs involved.
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm
American Airlines grounds thousands of flights for hasty inspections, Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton battle in Indiana, yet another Chicago Public School student murdered, customers fuming over latest ComEd rate hike proposal, Sam Zell considering selling once untouchable Tribune assets, cab drivers say new $1 gas surcharge hardly enough, and the Cubs and Sox back on the winning track.
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American Airlines Update
Elizabeth Brackett reports on the latest flight cancellations by American Airlines, expected to last for at least two more days.
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American Airlines
American Airlines cancelled 1,000 flights today, including 138 flights at O'Hare, for jet wiring inspections. Rich Samuels reports.
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News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Every 45 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. Eddie Arruza talks with stroke specialists about the latest advancements in treatment and prevention.
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CTA and Google
Rich Samuels reports on the new relationship between the CTA and Google.
Google Transit
CTA Bus Tracker
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Vanderpoel Art Collection at the Park District Fieldhouse
Chicago Children's Museum
The battle over the proposed move of the Chicago Children's Museum to Grant Park heated up today. Rich Samuels brings us up-to-date on some high-profile endorsements of the plan.
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News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Should citizens of Illinois have the right to recall the governor or other statewide officials if they are deemed to be non-performing? Elizabeth Brackett and her panel debate the pros and cons.
The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm
The star witness at the Tony Rezko corruption trial says Governor Blagojevich knew about a $1.5 million shakedown, the number of Chicago Public School students murdered this school year reaches 22, drivers brace for lengthy Edens Expressway repairs, Midway Airport loses ATA to bankruptcy, and the Cubs and Sox stumble out of the gate.
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