Education
CTA and Google
Rich Samuels reports on the new relationship between the CTA and Google.
Google Transit
CTA Bus Tracker
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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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Rezko Trial Update
Rich Samuels has the latest from the corruption trial of top political fundraiser Tony Rezko.
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News Analysis with Carol Marin
Another Chicago Public School student was killed over the weekend as a result of gun violence. That's the 20th student killed violently since the beginning of the school year. Carol Marin talks to a panel of people who are on the front lines of finding a solution to this problem.
Iraq Milestone
Chicagoans reflect on the 4000th U.S. military death in Iraq. Rich Samuels has details.
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Go to 2040
An estimated 2.8 million people will move to the northeast region of Illinois over the next 30 years. One agency is launching a new campaign, "Go to 2040," to develop a plan for how the region can accommodate this growth.
The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm
Governor Blagojevich a popular figure at the Tony Rezko trial, the hot button issue of race was front and center in the presidential campaign again this week, 20 Chicago Public School students murdered already this school year, and Opening Day right around the corner.
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The Week in Review
Governor Blagojevich revealed as public official 'A,' controversy over public school closings, Tribune eager to sell Wrigley Field naming rights and county budget deadline looms.
Cook County Tax
Members of the Cook County Board met today to discuss President Todd Stroger's sales tax plan. We have the latest.
Deepak Chopra
Who is Jesus? It's a question that's been asked for thousands of years. Spiritual leader Deepak Chopra joins us to share his take on the question, the topic of his new book "The Third Jesus: The Christ We Cannot Ignore."
Cook County Sales Tax Update
Cook County Board President Todd Stroger took his quest for a sales tax hike to the county morgue today saying without new revenue, there will be a major backlog of dead bodies. Eddie Arruza has reaction from county commissioners.
TONIGHT'S ENTIRE HOUR WILL FOCUS ON MASS TRANSIT.
Speaker Michael Madigan
Will the general assembly go along with the governor's idea of free rides for seniors? We'll hear from House Speaker Mike Madigan on when he'll call lawmakers back to Springfield.
Gambling Expansion
Illinois House Democrats today proposed a massive expansion of gambling, including a city-owned casino in Chicago. Rich Samuels has details.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
Oprah was on the stump this weekend for Barack Obama in the early primary states. But will her influence translate into votes? Carol Marin and her panel take a closer look. Guests: Delmarie Cobb, Don Rose and Steve Rhodes.
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
The internet has become a social gathering place for many people. But a new study has uncovered some surprising facts about where young people go when they're online. Eddie Arruza talks to Northwestern University researcher Eszter Hargittai.
Urban Chickens
Will the City Council banish live chickens from Chicago's residential neighborhoods? Rich Samuels introduces us to three hens and their owner, all of whom plan to fight City Hall.
The Week in Review at 7pm
Former Governor George Ryan reports to prison, the feds investigating City Hall influence in Bridgeport real estate deals, the plunging stock market shocks investors this week, the test score gap between white and minority public high school students widening, more than 30 public schools now on a year-round schedule, the Bulls finally win their first game of the season, and the rested Bears get ready for the Raiders.
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George Ryan to Prison
His options have expired and George Ryan is going to federal prison tomorrow. Rich Samuels brings us the latest.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
The CTA barely avoided yet another doomsday deadline this weekend after the governor came up with another band-aid solution. Elizabeth Brackett sits down with CTA president Ron Huberman to find out what he thinks of all the transit drama.
CTA Doomsday
CTA president Ron Huberman today predicted the worst is yet to come for mass transit riders. Rich Samuels tells us about the agency's dire predictions for next year.
News Analysis with Christian Farr
If Mayor Daley has his way, you'll be paying more for practically everything. Christian Farr and his panel take a look at the mayor's massive tax hike proposal. Guests: Bennett Johnson III, City of Chicago Budget Director; Ald. Ricardo Munoz; Ald. Joe Moore
State Budget Impasse Continues
As the 10-week-old budget stalemate continues in Springfield, voter discontent is on the rise. Lieutenant Governor Pat Quinn joins us to talk about a resolution introduced Monday to institute recall elections here in Illinois. We'll also hear how CTA president Ron Huberman and AFSCME's Roberta Lynch are dealing with the prolonged budget impasse and find out how their worst-case scenarios could affect you.
Cook County Round-Up
From the county building today come strong hints of a tax increase next year. Rich Samuels has the latest on that, and on allegations of racism in the Cook County State's Attorney's office.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Mayor Daley's announcement about a $200 million city budget shortfall caught some by surprise. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel of aldermen take a look at what the shortfall might mean for city residents. Guests: Ald. Bernard Stone, Ald. Howard Brookins, Ald. George Cardenas