The Week in Review

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Rod Blagojevich's corruption trial finally gets underway; more classroom time is proposed for some Chicago Public Schools; Mark Kirk's military record now a senate campaign issue; we take a closer look at Chicago's deadly streets; and the Blackhawks' Stanley Cup quest hits a road bump.

Guests:

• Chuck Goudie - ABC 7 News
• Mike Mulligan - Chicago Sun-Times
• Paul Meincke - ABC 7 News
• Kate Grossman - Chicago Sun-Times

Science & Nature

News Analysis: Chicago River

Mayor Daley isn't sure about the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's recommendation to make the Chicago River clean enough for swimming. Eddie Arruza and his panel discuss the recommendations, and much more.

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Politics

Blagojevich Trial

It's been 18 months since former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was arrested on corruption charges. Elizabeth Brackett had a front row seat today as jury selection kicked off. She joins us with all the details.

• Read The Blagojevich Blog

Business

Superdawg

Nightly Business Report's Diane Eastabrook introduces us to the Berman family, who have been serving Superdawgs in Chicago for more than 60 years.

Science & Nature

News Analysis: Citizens Utility Board Energy-Saving Program

Swap air conditioning for ice cream this summer with a new program that pays consumers who save energy. The program comes from the Citizens Utility Board, and executive director Dave Kolata joins us to tell us how it works.

• CUB Energy Saver

Politics

Sun-Times Washington Bureau Chief Lynn Sweet

Rahm Emanuel is subpoenaed by lawyers for former Governor Rod Blagojevich, whose trial starts tomorrow. Congressman Mark Kirk is trying to set the record straight and steer his campaign for U.S. Senate back on course. Chicago Sun-Times columnist Lynn Sweet joins us live from Washington, D.C. with these stories and more.

Hedy Weiss: Theater Reviews

Hedy Weiss Theater Reviews

A Streetcar Named Desire gets an eye-opening new interpretation. Hedy Weiss reviews the Tennessee Williams classic and more.

• A Streetcar Named Desire--Writers' Theatre
• Jacob and Jack--Victory Garden Theater
• Sizwe Banzi is Dead--Court Theatre

Politics

Farm Animal Antibiotics

We look at the growing debate over using antibiotics on farm animals.

Chicago Business News

Chicago Business

Will the new work rules at McCormick Place be enough to keep conventions from deserting Chicago? WBBM Newsradio Kris Kridel has that story, plus the rest of the week's business news.

Politics

News Analysis: Blagojevich Trial

The federal corruption trial against former Governor Rod Blagojevich gets underway this week. Elizabeth Brackett sits down with an attorney from the Blagojevich defense team.