This week on Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review, President Obama releases his birth certificate, then makes a whirlwind trip to Chicago to appear on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Rod Blagojevich's retrial jury is shaping up, minus the one so-called "Oprah juror." Joking with reporters, the former governor called her tickets to one of the Queen of Talk's last shows, "f***ing golden." Rahm Emanuel says everyone must sacrifice in tough times -- including arts organizations. And in sports, the Bulls move on while the Blackhawks end their playoff comeback in an overtime heartbreaker.

Judge James Zagel told lawyers Thursday morning that they would have until Monday to request the removal of certain jurors. Opening statements are expected to start Monday afternoon. Elizabeth Brackett has the story. Chicago Tonight's Blagojevich Retrial page

In honor of the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War this month, Geoffrey Baer looks back on what he's discovered about Chicago's Civil War history in a special edition of Ask Geoffrey.

The GOP proposal to reform Medicare has led to voter backlash at some town hall meetings. Eddie Arruza speaks to two congressmen about the heated debate over that, the budget and the president's birth certificate.

Slow jury selection at the Blagojevich retrial could push opening statements until next week. Elizabeth Brackett has the story. More on the Story: A blog from the jury foreman at the first trial

The judge in the Blagojevich trial is hoping to wrap up jury selection soon. Elizabeth Brackett has the story. Blagojevich Retrial Page: Today's developments

Newark, New Jersey's police chief is reportedly among three finalists on the list to be Chicago's next police superintendent. The others include the U.S. drug czar and a Chicago police insider. Eddie Arruza and his panel take a closer look at the three remaining contenders and what each would bring to the job. More on the Story: More on the candidates

Today was the second day of jury selection at the Blagojevich retrial. Elizabeth Brackett has the story. Visit our Blagojevich retrial page Would you be able to serve as a juror in the Blagojevich trial?

Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel has had a flurry of press conferences announcing his appointments. But what do his choices say about the direction of his administration and his management style? Carol Marin and her panel of poltical experts look for answers. More on Dick Simpson Eric Zorn's latest column

The latest business news is all about inflation, gas prices and unemployment. Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel joins us to review the week's business headlines. An article on the efforts to combat inflation

This week on Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review, Rod Blagojevich's retrial is underway. There are reports he wants to make his own closing arguments. Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel names key officials for his incoming administration, including a controversial pick to run the Chicago Public Schools. And it was a big week in Chicago sports with the Bulls and Blackhawks fighting in round one of their respective playoffs. Guests:

Rod Blagojevich was in court today as prospective jurors were questioned. Ash-har Quraishi has the story. Chicago Tonight's Blagojevich Retrial page More on the Story: Article on today's jury selection

Jean-Claude Brizard was named as the new CEO of Chicago Public Schools. We speak with Tiffany Lankes, the Education Reporter for the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Lankes covered Brizard's career as the school superintendent in Rochester. She tells us what to expect out of our new CPS CEO.

The current governor of Massachusetts was born in Chicago. Deval Patrick's background as a poor South Sider didn't point to a successful career in business and politics. Eddie Arruza talks to Gov. Patrick about his new memoir and what he calls an "improbable life." More on Patrick's book

Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel announced the Chicago Transportation Leadership Team today. Ash-har Quraishi has the story. More on the Story: The new team members

As Washington continues to wrangle over budgets, debt ceilings and the role of government, we talk with two local congressmen with very different points of view -- Republican Joe Walsh and Democrat Danny Davis. Website for Rep. Danny Davis Website for Rep. Joe Walsh