Legal scholar and University of Michigan law professor Catharine MacKinnon will be here to discuss a campaign to reform the state's prostitution and sex trafficking laws. End Demand organization

A new documentary takes a look at what it means to be a successful principal at a struggling public school. Filmmaker Tod Lending joins us with a preview of The Principal Story, airing on WTTW at 9:30 tomorrow night. Guest:

Chicago's public school students were back in the classroom today. Eddie Arruza and his panel look at the opportunities and challenges presented by the new school year. Guests:

$40 million in state funds is headed to Chicago State University, but it comes as a big surprise to officials at the beleaguered college, who say they never asked for it. Eddie Arruza talks to State Sen. Rickey Hendon, who was instrumental in getting the money included in the state's capital improvements bill. Chicago Tribune: Chicago State gets $40 million surprise (08/31/09)

How can Chicago Public Schools be improved? We hear from some of the students Chicago Public Schools CEO Ron Huberman approached for answers. Guests: Janelle Perez - Jones College Prep senior Antwan Ward - Orr Academy senior James Alford - Kenwood Academy senior Additional Resources

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.