The Week in Review

The Week In Review

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Governor Quinn reportedly considering hiking income taxes by 50 percent; 27 Chicago Public School students already killed this school year; CTA fare hikes and service cuts on the table; the Sears Tower being renamed; the Art Institute boosting admission cost 50 percent; Chicago aldermen balk at being investigated by the city's inspector general; and the Bulls and Blackhawks battling for playoff positions.

Guests:

• Maudlyne Ihejirika - Chicago Sun-Times
• Rich King - WGN News
• Garrard McClendon - CLTV
• John McCarron - Chicago Tribune

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Arts & Entertainment

Hannah Free

Actress Sharon Gless is starring in an independent film adapted from a drama by Chicago playwright Claudia Allen. We take you behind the scenes on the "Hannah Free" set.

Politics

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza

A bill introduced in Congress this week would make it easier for workers to form and join unions. Big Labor is aggressively pushing for the bill, but some employers call it a job killer. Eddie Arruza and his guests dissect the Employee Free Choice Act.

Politics

Chicago Stimulus Funds

Mayor Daley revealed today how Chicago hopes to spend an anticipated billion dollars in federal economic stimulus funds. Rich Samuels tells us how the money could be used.

• How Chicago plans to allocate $1 billion in economic stimulus funds

The Bottom Line with Eddie Arruza

The Bottom Line with Eddie Arruza

General Motors could be on the brink of bankruptcy while Ford and Chrysler are struggling to survive. How did the big three automakers reach such dire straits, and what will be the economic impact if even one files for bankruptcy? We tackle those questions and more in tonight's installment of "The Bottom Line."

• More on "The Bottom Line"

Politics

News Analysis with Carol Marin

Did United States policies during the Cold War help fuel Middle East tension? Controversial Middle East historian and author Rashid Khalidi says yes. He joins us to discuss his new book and much more.

Business

Psychic Economics

Desperate times can call for desperate measures, like visiting a psychic for financial advice. We meet investors turning to tarot cards for help.

Politics

Tavis Smiley

The president marked his 50th day in office calling for more accountability in the nation's schools. But, provocative talk show host Tavis Smiley wants to know who is holding the president accountable. He joins us to discuss his new book.

Politics

City Hall Update

South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu today offered absolution to the City Hall press corps and aid to Mayor Daley. Rich Samuels tells us why and how.