Mayor Daley's Press Conference Mayor Daley warned of record high gas prices this winter as he announced programs to help seniors and low income residents deal with the soaring costs of energy. Elizabeth Brackett reports on this and other news from the mayor's wide ranging news conference today.

City Council Meeting An impassioned city council meeting today included an unexpected health scare by one of the alderman. News Analysis with Phil Ponce The average tab for heating a home this fall and winter is expected to be $1500. On top of that, gas and electric companies are asking for rate increases. Representatives of People's Energy and ComEd will be here to explain.

News Analysis with Phil Ponce In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, how prepared are we for a major disaster? Phil Ponce examines that question with a panel that includes Mayor Daley's Chief of Staff, Ron Huberman. Hurricane Relief Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the closest major city to New Orleans, has absorbed tens of thousands of evacuees. How has the disaster changed that town? Elizabeth Brackett recently returned from the region and has the story.

This week on Chicago Sunday: On this the 4th anniversary of 9/11 and in the wake of Hurricane Katrina Host Phil Ponce talks with Richard Friedman, President and Chair of the National Strategy Forum – a Chicago-based organization whose mission is to educate the public on critical issues of national security.

Hurricane Katrina Update Gulf coast residents have begun returning to try and salvage some of their belongings from their demolished homes. Elizabeth Brackett returned with one family and tells us what they found.

Hurricane Update More survivors of Hurricane Katrina are reaching Chicago. Rich Samuels takes us to Tinley Park where more than 100 will find shelter for the foreseeable future. South Suburban PADS Agency, 708-754-4357. We'll talk live with Chicago Tribune columnist Mary Schmich, who is in Baton Rouge tonight and has been covering the aftermath of the hurricane in New Orleans and the surrounding area all week.

Chicago's Katrina Response Mayor Daley was on hand today as Chicago geared up to receive survivors of Hurricane Katrina. Rich Samuels reports from the city's new intake center on the west side. News Analysis with Eddie Arruza On this first day of school, Chicago Public Schools CEO Arne Duncan sits down with Eddie Arruza to talk about the new school year.

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Hurricane Katrina Update With most of New Orleans under water and hundreds confirmed dead in Louisiana and Mississippi, what can authorities can do to deal with the catastrophe? Bob talks with two experts on what needs to be done and how you can help. How to Help Victims of Hurricane Katrina 1-800-HELP NOW RedCross.org

News Analysis with Phil Ponce Oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico have been pounded by Hurricane Katrina. How hard will the storm hit Illinois residents in the wallet? We'll focus on the storm's fallout on gasoline prices. For more information: Illinois Green Fleets and AAA Chicago Motor Club

This week on Chicago Sunday: Host Phil Ponce talks with former Canadian prime minister Kim Campbell about what she's been up to since leaving Ottawa and why she finds herself spending so much time in Chicago lately. Then, Hedy Weiss talks with Chicago theater impresario Tony DeSantis about his past and current successes in the challenging world of Chicago theater.

News Analysis with Steve Edwards Many say your medical bills are so high because of runaway jury awards. Today Governor Blagojevich signed a bill that could change that. Chicago Public Radio's Steve Edwards sits down with doctors on both sides of the medical malpractice debate. Guests: Ed Murnane, Illinois Civil Justice League; Dr. Richard Geline, Illinois State Medical Society; Keith Hebeisen, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association; Dr. Scott Kale, internist and expert medical witness.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett New clean air initiatives were unveiled by city, state and federal authorities today. The hot weather has caused more pollution action alerts this summer. Elizabeth Bracket and her panel will look at the latest methods to clean up our air.

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza Nearly 40 years after the passage of the federal Fair Housing Law, housing advocates say that ethnic and racial steering is alive and prospering among some Chicago area realtors. Eddie Arruza and his panel take a look at why and where it's still happening. Guests: Barbara Knox, Department of Housing and Urban Development; Florentina Rendon, Hope Fair Housing Center; and Alexander Chaparro, Chicago Association of Realtors.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett President Bush again voiced his belief in the soundness of his Iraq war policies at a major address in Utah. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel look at mounting war protests and what that means here in Chicago. Guests: Rich Williamson, Bitta Mostofi, Marilyn Katz, and Wayne Parthun.

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