Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Senator Ted Kennedy remembered; Mayor Daley apologizes yet again for the controversial parking meter deal; Chicago's inspector general David Hoffman runs for the U.S. Senate; Governor Quinn backs off his threat to fire the final two University of Illinois Trustee holdouts; Illinois braces for the swine flu; Bears quarterback Jay Cutler takes on his old team, the Broncos; and has Cubs outfielder Milton Bradley been the subject of racial taunts by Cubs fans? Guests:

Governor Quinn named two people to the University of Illinois Board of Trustees, including Merchandise Mart CEO Chris Kennedy. Rich Samuels has the latest on those appointments, and what the Governor plans to do about the two Trustees who refuse to resign. Web Exclusive: Watch Gov. Quinn's full press conference

The admission policies at Chicago's elite public high schools are being investigated by the feds. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take a closer look at the role clout may play in getting into Chicago's most coveted schools. Guests: Stephanie Banchero - Chicago Tribune education reporter Celia Hensey - student Sarah Karp - associate editor at Catalyst

Some University of Illinois Trustees are bristling at the Governor's call for their resignations. Rich Samuels caught up with two trustees today and fills us in on what they had to say. WEB EXCLUSIVE: Extended video of trustees Frances G. Carroll and James Montgomery Sr.

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Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: The heated health care debate is raging all across the country; state political races starting to take shape; legalized video poker a tough sell in some locales; Chicago Public Schools CEO Ron Huberman calls for a property tax hike; a Chicago alderman uses clout to get his daughter into a coveted magnet school; a Wrigley Field bleacher bum dumps beer on an unsuspecting outfielder; and Blackhawk superstar Patrick Kane charged with felony robbery in a violent car fare dispute. Guests:

Leaders of the University of Illinois met yesterday to discuss ways of reforming the admissions process. University of Illinois President B. Joseph White tells us what changes to expect. Guest:

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: A rash of robberies in Lincoln Park and the South Side have communities on alert; a scathing report rips the University of Illinois' clouted admissions policies; clout also investigated at Chicago's elite public schools; United Airlines moving their headquarters to the recently renamed Willis Tower; Ford pinning their revival on the new Taurus made right here in Chicago; the Cubs and Sox each battling for first-place; and new Bears quarterback Jay Cutler impressive in training camp. Guests:

Another school clout scandal has come to the surface, this time involving the Chicago Public Schools. Admission practices at some of the district's most selective high schools are currently under scrutiny. Eddie Arruza and his panel go inside the controversy. Chicago Tribune: Federal investigation targets CPS (08/02/09)

The chairman of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees is the latest to resign in the wake of the admission clout scandal. Elizabeth Brackett sits down with commissioners from the independent panel reviewing the U of I's tainted admission process.

College tuition continues to rise, but more students in Illinois are being squeezed out of financial aid. Eddie Arruza and his panel have more on how to pay for college in a weak economy.

We take a look at the controversy surrounding the Cambridge arrest of Henry Louis Gates, Jr, a prominent black intellectual and Harvard professor. WEB EXCLUSIVE: Obama's response to the controversy Obama's complete press conference from July 22

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A report card for Chicago public schools came out today. The number of students meeting or exceeding state expectations has risen by two percentage points. Chicago Public Schools CEO Ron Huberman tells us exactly what that means for the city. Commercial Club Civic Committee's Full Report Video from July 2 Chicago Tonight segment discussing study

The chancellor of the University of Illinois testified before the state's Admissions Review Committee, which is investigating claims that well-connected students received special preference in the school's admissions process. Elizabeth Brackett was at that meeting, and has the latest on the controversy. Download the PDFs of the university email correspondences which were received in response to a Freedom of Information request from the Admission Review Committee:

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Lawmakers ignore Wednesday's deadline and fail to pass a balanced budget; Mayor Daley gets an earful from aldermen about the Olympics; the Chicago Public Schools skewered in a new report; Gary-native Michael Jackson remembered; Bulls scoring star Ben Gordon signed by the rival Pistons; and the Blackhawks make a big splash in the free-agent market. Guests: