Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: new details are revealed in the case against former Governor Blagojevich; the stage is set for a City Council showdown over proposed Walmarts in Chicago; U.S. Senate challengers Alexi Giannoulias and Mark Kirk are in a frantic fundraising contest; McDonald's is spending a billion dollars to give their restaurants a coffee house feel; and Bulls vice president John Paxson allegedly gets into a physical altercation with head coach Vinny Del Negro. Guests:

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines; Governor Quinn is backing Paul Simon's daughter, Sheila, for his running mate; Illinois lawmakers finally pass pension reforms; U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan allegedly kept a clout list of requests to get into coveted Chicago magnet schools; President Obama signs historic health care legislation; an alleged beating by off-duty Chicago police officers was caught on tape; and the Cubs and Sox Opening Day lineups are taking shape. Guests:

News Analysis: Exercise Study Does exercising for an hour a day sound overwhelming to you? If it does, you're not alone. A new study says it's crucial for women in order to maintain a healthy weight. Carol Marin and her panel take look at what it all means for your health.

An Illinois Supreme Court ruling could mean state hospitals have to treat more patients for free, or else give up their tax-exempt status. We take up the issue.

Eddie Arruza tells us about some major components of the health care legislation and outlines changes that will take effect very soon.

Carol Marin and her panel discuss the politics of the health care deal, and what the legislation means for major stakeholders, including patients, doctors, and insurers. Read the bill

President Bush's former Senior Advisor and Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove weighs in on the health care debate with Joel Weisman.

As the debate over health care reform reaches its climatic stages, the government has already spent billions on a crucial change in patient care. We show you how some Chicago doctors are turning to computer technology, and why they say reform can't happen without it. Chicago Health Information Technology Regional Extension Center (CHITREC) Health Information Technology -- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

In need of some medical attention itself, the old Cook County Hospital will undergo a facelift, says the Cook County Board. Architecture blogger Lee Bey tells us why he thinks it's worth the money. Lee Bey's Blog on Vocalo.org

The President and Congressional leaders held their health care summit today. We get the reaction of one local business.

Kids with autism rarely, if ever, have a chance to go to the theater or on a camping trip. But a Chicago theater company has found a way for them to do both at the same time. Eddie Arruza tells us about the Red Kite Project.

How can we avoid the emotional and financial distress brought on by divorce? We talk to a Chicago family court judge who has written a new book called The Good Karma Divorce.

We learn about how people in need are getting help quickly with fast-track food stamps. "Hunger in America 2010" -- Feeding America study Food Stamp/SNAP Outreach -- Greater Chicago Food Depository

Former CNN anchor Paula Zahn hosts WTTW's newest series Health Secrets: What Every Woman Should Know. We give you a preview of tonight's world premiere.

Will there be a health care reform bill on the President's desk this month? Is there another stimulus plan on the horizon? How is the Afghanistan surge working? Elizabeth Brackett asks the man working on the answers to all of those questions -- Senator Dick Durbin.

Elizabeth Brackett and her panel examine how health care reform could affect you, and what's likely to be included in a final bill. Compare the Senate and House health Reform Bills -- PBS NewsHour