President Obama's Address

We bring you President Obama's first address from the Oval Office, where he'll be speaking about the BP oil spill. We also get reaction from a former political speechwriter.

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Viewer Mail


We hear what you have to say about some of our recent stories when we read our viewer mail.

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Chicago Business


Free museum days are back this summer. Kris Kridel joins us to talk about who is sponsoring the free days and what they stand to gain, along with other business headlines.

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Rod Blagojevich Trial


As the second week of the Blagojevich corruption trial began, former Blagojevich chief of staff and longtime friend Lon Monk took the stand in his third day of testimony. Eddie Arruza was in court today and has all the details.

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Jon Burge Trial


A former police officer gave some hostile testimony today in the perjury case of ex-police commander Jon Burge. Carol Marin joins us with the latest.

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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman


Joel and his panel delve deeper into the week's top headlines: the triumphant Blackhawks bring the Stanley Cup home to Chicago, and the city goes crazy for the resurgent franchise; friend-turned-government witness Lon Monk testifies about elaborate moneymaking schemes in the first week of the Blagojevich trial; the Chicago Teachers Union sues the Chicago Public Schools over class sizes; and the city floats bottling and selling water from Lake Michigan.

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Rod Blagojevich on Trial


Lon Monk took the stand for his second day of testimony at the Blagojevich trial. Elizabeth Brackett was in court, and joins us with the details.

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Stanley Cup Champions


Stanley Cup Champions

The Chicago Blackhawks are Stanley Cup Champions for the first time since 1961. We'll break down last night's thrilling series clincher – and look back at the team's championship season.

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Live Music Wednesday: Honeyboy Edwards

He started playing the blues in the 1920s and is still going strong. We'll have a live performance from Chicago blues legend and Grammy Award winner Honeyboy Edwards.

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Rod Blagojevich on Trial


Today marks the first day of testimony in the Rod Blagojevich trial. Carol Marin and her panel examine how it went.

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