The Week in Review

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Senator Burris' wiretap recordings made public; Chicago Alderman Isaac Carothers indicted; state budget negotiations go down to the wire; President Obama nominates the first Hispanic to the Supreme Court; a bevy of housing figures out this week, are there any signs of a recovery?; the Blackhawks Stanley Cup quest comes up short; and Bulls rookie sensation Derrick Rose in the middle of a cheating scandal.

Guests:

• Mary Ann Ahern - NBC 5 News
• Joe Weber - Business Week
• Alejandro Escalona - Hoy
• Jim Litke - Associated Press

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Arts & Entertainment

Therapeutic Horseback Riding

There are 25 so-called "therapeutic riding" stables in Illinois, offering classes for people with disabilities. What are the benefits? We visit one Chicago area stable to find out.

• Strides Therapeutic Riding Program
• List of accredited Therapeutic Riding programs

Ask Geoffrey

Ask Geoffrey

Geoffrey Baer tells the intriguing story behind an old union hall -- and why there used to be so much power behind its walls -- when he answers your questions about Chicago architecture and history.

• IBEW Local Union 134
• Chicago "L".org
• History of the University of Illinois at Chicago

Arts & Entertainment

Chicago Machine

Christian Farr meets Chicago's other "boys of summer," the professional lacrosse players who play for the Chicago Machine.

Arts & Entertainment

Greg Kot

The music industry was turned upside down in ten short years. We talk about the seismic shift with the Chicago Tribune's music critic Greg Kot, author of the new book "Ripped: How the Wired Generation Revolutionized Music."

Business

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza

Foreclosures reached an all-time high last month, but there are other signs that indicate the worst may be over. Eddie Arruza and his panel discuss whether or not there is finally some light at the end of the tunnel.

Politics

Corruption Charges

Alderman Isaac Carothers was indicted today on federal fraud and bribery charges. Rich Samuels was at the Federal Building and has the latest on this story.

Arts & Entertainment

Chicago Philharmonic

We have live music from Chicago's other award-winning symphony orchestra, the Chicago Philharmonic.

Politics

Andy Shaw

We talk to the new head of the Better Government Association, longtime ABC7 political reporter Andy Shaw.