Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review House Speaker Dennis Hastert in a political firestorm, Governor Blagojevich and Judy Baar Topinka debate, Lord & Taylor leaving the Magnificent Mile, protests in Carpentersville over immigration ordinance, the Cubs search for Dusty Baker's replacement, and the undefeated Bears host the Buffalo Bills. Guests:

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza House Speaker Dennis Hastert said he is "deeply sorry" for the congressional page sex scandal. Elizabeth Brackett reports on what else he had to say. Plus Eddie Arruza and his panel discuss the policial repercussions of the scandal. Guests: David Axelrod, Thom Serafin

Hastert Under Fire House Speaker Dennis Hastert remains on the hot seat over what he knew and when he knew it in the congressional page scandal. Hastert was in Illinois today, and we'll have the latest on this explosive story.

Carpentersville Controversy A proposed ordinance in Carpentersville could be the first of its kind in Illinois. It's designed to crackdown on illegal immigrants, but some opponents believe it could turn the village into a ghost town. Christian Farr investigates both sides of this debate.

Goodbye, Dusty Cubs manager Dusty Baker is OUT! After one of the most disastrous seasons in years, Baker was let go by the team one day after the resignation of team president, Andy McPhail. Elizabeth Brackett reports on what might happen next to the north siders.

County Budget Shortfall Interim Cook County board president Bobbie Steele says the county is looking at a deficit of more than $400 million next year. Steele joins us live to tell us what she's going to do about it. News Analysis with Eddie Arruza Iva Toguri better known as "Tokyo Rose" spent her adult life right here in Chicago. She died Tuesday at the age of 90. Eddie Arruza and his panel will take a look at her legacy and her life. Guests: Ross Harano, Laura Hein and Tom Tunney

News Analysis with Carol Marin There's a new plan to move the Chicago Children's Museum off Navy Pier and into Grant Park. Is it a good idea? Carol Marin and her panel will debate the issue. Guests: Bob O'Neill, Grant Park Advisory Council; Edward Keegan, WBEZ-FM; Bob Crawford, retired WBBM-AM political editor.

A Gay Gene? Nature or nurture — what determines sexual orientation? We'll hear from a Northwestern researcher whose study could determine whether there's a gay gene. Learn more about the study. News Analysis with Elizaeth Brackett Five-year old Diamond Brownridge is clinging to life after a dental procedure Saturday left her in a coma. Elizabeth Brackett and her guests look at some of the questions all parents should ask before their children undergo dental procedures.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett The candidates for Cook County Board President squared off at a downtown debate this afternoon. We'll hear from representatives from each camp about how their candidates fared. Bears Alumni Club The Bears steal a win from the Minnesota Vikings in the last minutes of the game. We'll talk about their 3-0 record with former Bears right guard and Bears radio broadcaster Tom Thayer in our Bears Alumni Club.

Cook County FBI Probe In a federal raid on the Cook County building, FBI agents carted off boxes of records confiscated from the Bureau of Human Resources this afternoon. Christian Farr has the story and reaction to it. Ray Suarez Ray Suarez of the Newshour joins us to talk about Sen. Barack Obama, the upcoming congressional elections and his new book, The Holy Vote: The Politics of Faith in America.

Pope's Apology The pope has issued an unprecedented personal apology for his remarks that sparked uproar in the Muslim world. Religion expert Martin Marty tells us exactly what was said and why it created such a firestorm.

News Analysis with Joel Weisman The Democrats look to be way ahead in all the polls - but are they? Joel Weisman and two political strategists give us a little insight into the art of political polling. Genius Grant We'll talk to a Northwestern University professor who calls her work risky, but rewarding. Rewarding indeed! She's just received a "genius grant," a $500,000 reward from the MacArthur Foundation.

News Analysis with Carol Marin Electric bills are set to soar 22% after a decade-long rate freeze expires. Carol Marin's panel debates the shocking developments. Guests: Anne Pramaggiore, Com Ed; Mary Wisniewski, Chicago Sun-Times; David Kolata, Citizens Utility Board. Click here for information about Com Ed's customer assistance initiative, C.A.R.E..

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza Autumn is a stressful time for students, and tensions are heightened for those applying for early admission to college. The University of Illinois recently promised to let students know more quickly whether or not they made the cut. Eddie Arruza and his panel take a look at this, as well as other stories in the news about changing college admission standards. Guests: Michael Mills, Bill Motzer

City Council Update The City Council takes up Mayor Daley's veto of the controversial "big box" ordinance. Rich Samuels brings us the latest action from City Hall. News Analysis with Carol Marin The Blagojevich administration claims a $1500 check given to the governor's daughter Amy on her birthday was not a thank you for a state job that had just come through for the giver. Critics aren't so sure. Carol marin and her panel will take a look. Guests: Andy Shaw, Kristin McQueary, John Chase

Big Box Controversy Mayor Daley has vetoed the big box ordinance. We'll have a report from Rich Samuels and hear from aldermen with opposing views on this contentious issue. Rahm Emanuel Congressman Rahm Emanuel sits down with Joel Weisman to talk about his new book, "The Plan," which he hopes will lead Democrats to victory in the upcoming elections.