The Week in Review

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman

This week on Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review, a major education reform deal is struck in Springfield. Will it lead to longer school days for Chicago school children? The Reverend Jesse Jackson denies discrimination allegations made against him. Should motorists with gas guzzlers pay more for city stickers? And in sports, the Sox can't seem to hold a lead, the Bulls soar to the NBA's best record and the Hawks try to hang on in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Guests:

• Charles Thomas, ABC-7 News
• Kate Grossman, Chicago Sun-Times
• Dan Mihalopoulos, Chicago News Cooperative
• Jim Litke, Associated Press

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Cultural Connections

Cultural Connections: Ramsey Lewis

Two new inspired productions are coming to a PBS station near you. Ramsey Lewis and John Jacobsen are here to talk about "Proclamation of Hope" and "The Artist Toolbox".

• "Proclamation of Hope" documentary
• "The Artist Toolbox"
• Ramsey Lewis' website

Arts & Entertainment

Robert's Fish

Jay Shefsky visits the last freestanding kosher fish market in the Chicago area and its Mexican owner.

• More on the Story: web-exclusive video interviews

Arts & Entertainment

Steve Stone

Former Cy Young Award-winner and Chicago baseball broadcasting legend, Steve Stone, joins us to talk about baseball and his new book. Stone was Harry Caray's broadcasting partner.

• More on the Story: Harry Caray's 1985 appearance on Chicago Tonight
• Steve Stone's website

Politics

City Budget

Mayor Daley held a press conference today about the city budget. He says he is returning $50 million to the parking meter long-term reserves. Ash-har Quraishi has the story.

• City budget website

Education

Education Reform

A longer school day, changes in teacher tenure and new strike standards are all part of an extensive education reform bill facing the Illinois Senate. The Chicago Sun-Times' Dave McKinney joins us from Springfield with details of that bill and more Capitol news.

• More on the Story: Summary of bill and teachers' comments
• Should teachers receive tenure based on merit or years of experience?
• Senate Bill 7

Arts & Entertainment

Artist John Marin

On the Artbeat, we look into the "hands-on" approach of American artist John Marin, and find out how painter Georgia O'Keefe was instrumental in getting his masterworks to Chicago.

• Marin's exhibit at The Art Institute
• Images of Marin's collection at The Art Institute

Arts & Entertainment

Dear Dad

We talk with the author of a new book that showcases a collection of essays that highlight the long-lasting impact of fathers in or out of childrens' lives.

• More on the Story: Post your comments on fatherhood
• More on the book
• More on John Fountain

Politics

Reducing the Deficit

One day before the president comes to town for a series of re-election fundraisers, he lays out his plan for deficit reduction. Carol Marin and her panel have more on what it means, and how it ties into his re-election strategy.

• What cuts should be made to reduce the deficit?

Terra Foundation Artbeat Special

Artist Gertrude Abercrombie | Terra Foundation Artbeat Special

On the Artbeat, enter the surreal world of Gertrude Abercrombie -- a visionary Chicago painter who impressed both art critics and some of the giants of jazz.

• More on the Story: A photo gallery of Abercrombie's paintings
• Elmhurst College library
• Corbett vs. Dempsey gallery
• Richard Norton gallery