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Grocery Initiative The city of Chicago's launched a major initiative to lure full-service grocery stores to the inner city. Rich Samuels tells us why the mayor thinks this will be good for Chicago - and profitable for retailers.
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News Analysis with Carol Marin Mayor Daley's chief of staff, Ron Huberman, sits down with Carol Marin to talk about what he's done to make city government more accountable. Super Bowl Ads We'll show you which of yesterday's Super Bowl ads have generated the most buzz today at the water cooler - and which should have ended up on the cutting room floor.
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Remembering Coretta Scott King Civil rights activist Coretta Scott King has died. The widow of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., was 78 and had suffered a stroke last summer. We'll hear from Rev. Jesse Jackson on Mrs. King's legacy. Later, we'll go to our WTTW vault and hear part of John Callaway's 1978 interview with Mrs. King. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Elizabeth Brackett interviews Cardinal Francis George about accusations that the Chicago Archdiocese mishandled allegations of sexual abuse by a Chicago priest.
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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review Another case of alleged sexual abuse by a priest, Public School officials paint dire budget picture, ComEd set to raise rates, Republicans spar at gubernatorial debate, Oprah Winfrey rips lying author into a million little pieces, and the world-champion White Sox celebrated at Sox Fest. Guests:
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Chicago Public Schools The ax fell today in the Chicago Public Schools latest effort to leave no child behind. Rich Samuels reports on the cuts—-and the political fallout. Navy Pier Navy Pier officials have proposed a major makeover for the popular lakefront complex. They call it "visionary" but one critic says that McPier's honchos need their vision checked. Eddie Arruza will talk to the Chicago Tribune's architecture critic, Blair Kamin, about what he thinks of the plan.
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News Analysis with Carol Marin Chicago Public School officials warn of dire budget crisis. A thousand teachers may lose their jobs and class sizes may increase. Carol Marin's panel includes the public schools budget director. Betty Loren-Maltese Update She's been gone for a while but now former Cicero town president Betty Loren-Maltese is back in the news. We'll tell you why she's returning to her new home in California.
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Chicago Tonight is abbreviated this evening for pledge programming. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Children as young as eight and nine are being diagnosed and treated for eating disorders. We'll talk to a local leader helping kids in their battle. Donors Choose An innovative program called Donors Choose now lets you donate money directly to a Chicago Public School classroom in need. We'll bring you the details.
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News Analysis with Phil Ponce His books have tackled everything from the Gettysburg Address to Ronald Reagan to the Catholic Church. Now Garry Wills is looking into the age-old Catholic practice of the Rosary. Phil Ponce sits down with best-selling Pulitzer Prize-winning author Garry Wills.
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News Analysis with Phil Ponce For years, he's been known as the dogged consumer advocate who was head of the Citizens Utility Board. Now Martin Cohen is shifting positions. Governor Blagojevich named him as the chairman of the Illinois Commerce Commission, the same agency he has battled for more than 20 years. Cohen joins us for a panel discussion about his new job.
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News Analysis with Phil Ponce Governor Blagojevich vehemently denies any wrongdoing in an alleged pension scheme. Phil Ponce and his panel take a closer look at the governor's latest controversy. Guests: Greg Hinz, Kristen McQueary, Chris Fusco Bears Alumni Club The Bears put it all together against the Lions: Offense, defense and special teams all scored. Superbowl champ Steve McMichael is here for our Bears Alumni Club.
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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.
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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
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News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett The guilty plea of the former number two man in the water department, Donald Tomczak brought the federal investigation into city hall corruption a lot closer to the mayor's office. Elizabeth Brackett and her guests, Laura Washington and Jay Stewart, look at the latest city hall developments.
 

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