The fight for health care reform is raging in Washington, and President Obama wants big changes by the end of the year. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel weigh in on this hot button issue.

Congressman Mark Kirk Running for Senate Congressman Mark Kirk launched his bid for President Obama's old Senate seat today. He will join us to discuss his campaign and much more.

Governor Quinn appointed a commission to come up with cemetery reforms after the gruesome revelations at the Burr Oak Cemetery. But is the commission necessary? And was what happened there actually illegal? Carol Marin sits down with the head of the commission.

Supporters of the Falun Gong movement held a protest today, which marks the 10th anniversary of the banning of the movement in China. Rich Samuels tells us more about the movement, and goes inside today's demonstration.

Tonight's panel discusses the week's top headlines: Governor Quinn passes a stop-gap budget; Mayor Daley lays off 431 workers after their unions refused to take furlough days off; families are in mourning all over again during the Burr Oak Cemetery scandal; Chicago on a Denver booting-blitz; the CTA cracking down on sexual harassment; the Cubs and Sox well-rested after the All-Star break; and the Blackhawks fire general manager Dale Tallon. Guests:

Governor Pat Quinn takes questions on the budget struggling to be passed by state legislature at his July 16 press conference.  Topics include departments that will be cut, and how Quinn believes the state should adjust to the current economy.

The Governor answered questions about Illinois' newly passed budget today. Rich Samuels tells us what he had to say about the state's fiscal plan. WEB EXCLUSIVE: Quinn's press conference on budget WEB EXCLUSIVE: Quinn's press conference on Burr Oak

Illinois lawmakers are putting off the tough financial decisions until next year -- that's how many critics view last night's passage of a temporary budget that relies heavily on debt and deferred payments. Eddie Arruza and his panel of lawmakers discuss what's next for cash-strapped Illinois. See how your state senate senator voted

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Governor Pat Quinn makes a statement about the scandal at Burr Oak Cemetery, where some men and women found their deceased relatives no longer at their burial sits.  Quinn discusses the investigation, and how the temporary oversight  of the cemetery will function.

The ax falls on some city workers after their unions refuse to blink. Rich Samuels has the latest from City Hall.

Just how close are legislators to a balanced budget? Carol Marin discusses the state's fiscal problems with a panel of experts.

Mayor Daley said today that almost 430 city workers could lose their jobs tomorrow if the city unions still holding out do not agree to his cost-cutting measures. Rich Samuels was with him today and has the latest.

Governor Pat Quinn, at odds with legislators over an operating budget, today signed a $31 billion dollar capital spending bill. Rich Samuels tells us why it's already generating controversy.

Carol Marin discusses a wide range of Illinois political issues with Capitol Fax Blog publisher Rich Miller.

Judicial appointee Sonia Sotomayor praised her mother during today's Senate confirmation hearing. We talk to veteran national journalist Cokie Roberts, who has written several books on the role of women in public life. Her latest is an expanded version of her bestseller We Are Our Mother's Daughters. WEB EXCLUSIVE: Cokie Roberts on the role of first ladies