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29 Chicago Public School students have been murdered this year. Yesterday, friends, family, and activists went to Springfield to push for tougher gun laws. Eddie Arruza and his panel examine the violence and possible solutions. Community Mental Health Council CeaseFire Chicago Catalyst Chicago

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Governor Quinn reportedly considering hiking income taxes by 50 percent; 27 Chicago Public School students already killed this school year; CTA fare hikes and service cuts on the table; the Sears Tower being renamed; the Art Institute boosting admission cost 50 percent; Chicago aldermen balk at being investigated by the city's inspector general; and the Bulls and Blackhawks battling for playoff positions. Guests:

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Embattled Sen. Roland Burris refuses to step down; former Chicago Alderman Ed Vrdolyak escapes jail time; Gov. Quinn running for re-election in 2010; Chicago Public School officials vote to close or consolidate 16 underperforming schools; federal bailout recipient Northern Trust Bank under fire for sponsoring a golf tournament and throwing lavish parties; and Chicago mourns the loss of Bulls legends Norm Van Lier and Johnny "Red" Kerr. Guests:

The Chicago School Board decided the fate of 16 city schools at today's board meeting. Rich Samuels tells us which schools will be closed or consolidated and why.

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Chicago and Illinois awaiting much-needed federal stimulus dollars; former governor Blagojevich slams Illinois lawmakers for infidelity and alcoholism; startling allegations of corporal punishment in the Chicago Public Schools; downtown parking meter rates going way up today; the Chicago Auto Show drives into town; Cubs and Sox pitchers and catchers report to spring training this weekend; and Chicago Bulls legend Johnny "Red" Kerr honored this week. Guests:

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 PM Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Governor Quinn meets with President Obama in Washington as the Illinois budget deficit approaches $9 billion dollars; former Chicago Public Schools chief Paul Vallas running for Cook County Board president; the feds reopen the 1982 Tylenol murder case; a 10-year-old Evanston student hangs himself; and the Bulls on a roll after Jerry Reinsdorf calls the season a "disaster." Guests:

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Embattled Governor Rod Blagojevich thrown out of office; Governor Pat Quinn pledges to "fumigate state government" of corruption; President Obama's stimulus plan passed by the House of Representatives, what does it mean to Chicago?; Mayor Daley names Ron Huberman Chicago's new Public Schools chief; and Chicago-area home prices continue to plummet. Guests:

New Chicago Public School chief Ron Huberman got an earful his first day on the job. Rich Samuels tells us about the biggest challenge he faces.

Mayor Daley has picked CTA President Ron Huberman to be the next CEO of the Chicago Public Schools. Rich Samuels will tell us why and brings us reaction from the teachers union and an elected official who thinks the mayor is making the wrong choice.

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: History unfolds in Washington D.C. at President Obama's inauguration; Governor Blagojevich's Senate impeachment trial set for Monday; will President Obama make an immediate impact on the economy?; the suddenly struggling Blackhawks skate into the All-Star break; and violence is on the rise at Chicago Public School sporting events. Guests:

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 PM Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Governor Blagojevich vows to fight corruption charges; Chicago Public Schools chief Arne Duncan joins the Obama cabinet; Motorola freezing employee pensions; holiday retail sales as cool as the temperature; mortgage rates at historic lows; the young Blackhawks red-hot; and the Bears battle Packers on Monday night. Guests:

City Driving Do city streets seem a bit more treacherous this winter? Ald. Tom Allen thinks so and says residents in his ward are livid. He tells us how the city should restore recent cutbacks it made to snow removal service. View Clip Blagojevich Corruption Scandal Rich Samuels reports on the latest developments with the governor. View Clip

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Baseball Playoffs Rich Samuels reports on the baseball frenzy here in Chicago. View Clip Economic Bailout The credit crunch hits home as banks are freezing lines of credit, denying mortgages and car loans even to those with good credit. Elizabeth Brackett tells us what some local economists have to say. View Clip

Chicago Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 PM Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Presidential hopeful Barack Obama in a lipstick controversy; the Illinois House approves a state lottery leasing plan; some Chicago Public School students now paid for good grades; is a CTA fare hike on the way?; ComEd hiking rates again; and the Cubs and Sox scuffling down the stretch. Guests: