The Week in Review

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Cook County Board President Todd Stroger's re-election bid suffers a set-back after a new poll of Democratic primary voters shows him in third place; Governor Quinn signed a sweeping law this week that limits campaign donations; Illinois now has the second-worst bond rating in the nation; Chicago is battling the bitter cold; and Bulls coach Vinny Del Negro is on the hot seat after the team loses 9 of their last 10 games.

Guests:

• Rick Morrissey - Chicago Sun-Times
• Mary Ann Ahern - NBC 5 News
• Tom Corfman - Crain's Chicago Business
• John McCarron - Chicago Tribune

Viewer Feedback

Viewer Mail

We have some of your thoughts on Cook County Board President Todd Stroger when we read our viewer mail.

Business

Wind Turbines

A wind turbine in your backyard? We show you how some residents are generating -- and running on -- wind power.

Business

News Analysis: The Economy

There were fewer job losses in November than initially feared. Does that mean the recession is over? Eddie Arruza and his panel have more on that and whether a second stimulus package might be needed.

Arts & Entertainment

TJ & Dave

We show you why a cutting-edge Chicago improv duo is now the subject of a documentary.

• TJ & Dave
• Trust Us, This is All Made Up
• Trust Us, Host a Screening

Arts & Entertainment

Greyhounds

Do you have room in your life for a retiring greyhound? We tell you about the closing of Wisconsin's last greyhound-racing facility and its dozens of dogs now in need of new homes.

• Greyhound Adoption
• Greyhounds Only, Inc.

Politics

News Analysis: Illinois's Bond Rating

What does it mean when the State of Illinois's bond rating is lowered? It happened yesterday, and Carol Marin and her panel discuss the impact.

• Moody's lowers Illinois's bond rating

Politics

Campaign Finance Legislation

Governor Quinn signed Illinois's first campaign finance reform legislation on the one-year anniversary of Governor Blagojevich's arrest. Rich Samuels has the details.

Chicago Matters: Beyond Burnham

Chicago Matters: Beyond Burnham

We meet a Chicagoan who is making major breakthroughs in breast cancer research focused on minorities.

• Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool
• Funmi Olopade

Politics

News Analysis: Honest Services Law

Prosecutors in the case against former Governor Rod Blagojevich are revising their indictment because the anti-fraud law they are using is facing a Supreme Court challenge. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take a closer look at the impact this may have on the upcoming trial.