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Obama in Chicago Sen. Barack Obama took a break from the campaign trail, returning to his hometown Chicago. Elizabeth Brackett reports. View Clip News Analysis with Eddie Arruza With new allegations of pay to play in the Blagojevich administration, the word 'impeachment' is on the minds of some Illinois lawmakers. Will the governor be removed from office before his term ends? Eddie Arruza and his panel of legislators weigh in on the controversy.
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News Analysis with Carol Marin In what is being called a "bombshell disclosure," accusations were made in court today that the Blagojevich administration tried to have U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald removed from office. This comes on the heels of former Blagojevich aide Ali Ata pleading guilty for his role in pay to play politics. Carol Marin and her panel take a look at what all this means for the governor. View Clip
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Rezko Trial Update We have details of a major plea agreement reached between federal prosecutors and a former member of the Blagojevich administration. View Clip News Analysis with Eddie Arruza Gas prices are nearing record levels and we haven't even hit the prime summer driving season yet. Eddie Arruza and his panel take a closer look at motorists pain at the pump.
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton square off in Philadelphia, another emergency evacuation on the Blue Line, Governor Blagojevich's presidential plans surface at the Rezko trial, Chicago's Olympic bid may be in trouble, Chicago police kill a wild cougar, the Museum of Science and Industry getting a multi-million dollar make-over, the Bulls fire their coach, and Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano injured. Guests:
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Robert Sorich Update Mayor Daley's former patronage chief Robert Sorich and his fellow defendants may be headed for prison. This comes after a panel of federal judges yesterday upheld their convictions. Rich Samuels has reactions from City Hall. View Clip News Analysis with Carol Marin Carol Marin and her panel discuss what's next in the Sorich case and it's larger implications.
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College Campus Security A task force created by Governor Blagojevich to analyze college campus security in Illinois issued its report today. Eddie Arruza tells us what some of the recommendations are and the potential costs involved. View Clip
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm American Airlines grounds thousands of flights for hasty inspections, Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton battle in Indiana, yet another Chicago Public School student murdered, customers fuming over latest ComEd rate hike proposal, Sam Zell considering selling once untouchable Tribune assets, cab drivers say new $1 gas surcharge hardly enough, and the Cubs and Sox back on the winning track. Guests:
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm The star witness at the Tony Rezko corruption trial says Governor Blagojevich knew about a $1.5 million shakedown, the number of Chicago Public School students murdered this school year reaches 22, drivers brace for lengthy Edens Expressway repairs, Midway Airport loses ATA to bankruptcy, and the Cubs and Sox stumble out of the gate. Guests:
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton continue to butt heads on the campaign trail, American and Delta Airlines ground hundreds of planes for hasty inspections, Cook County Board President Todd Stroger's cousin lands a hefty pay hike, beleaguered Motorola splitting into two separate companies, the local housing market remains in a deep freeze, the Cubs and Sox open a brand new season, and the woeful Bulls hike ticket prices. Guests:
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News Analysis with Eddie Arruza A report says Mayor Daley may now have enough aldermen on his side to move the Chicago Children's Museum to Grant Park. But opponents say if that's so, they'll fight it in court. Eddie Arruza talks to the president of the museum and the alderman leading the opposition.
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Stateville Shutdown Governor Rod Blagojevich wants to close the maximum security prison at Stateville near Joliet. Rich Samuels tells us where the prisoners would go and why the plan is controversial. View Clip
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm Governor Blagojevich a popular figure at the Tony Rezko trial, the hot button issue of race was front and center in the presidential campaign again this week, 20 Chicago Public School students murdered already this school year, and Opening Day right around the corner. Guests:
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Rezko Trial Update The government's star witness in the trial of Tony Rezko returned to the stand today. Rich Samuels tells us what Stuart Levine had to say about his relationship with Governor Rod Blagojevich. View Clip News Analysis with Carol Marin Senator Barack Obama's impassioned speech in Philadelphia yesterday took on the issue of race. Carol Marin and her panel take a closer look at the speech and the concerns he raised.
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Local Politics Update Governor Blagojevich ducked reporters questions about Tony Rezko today. And state legislators say it's time to make it more difficult for county commissioners to raise taxes. Rich Samuels has details.
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm Chicago's new police chief replaces 21 of 25 district commanders, details of Tony Rezko's heavy clout with the Blagojevich administration exposed in court this week, charges of racism in the presidential campaign, ComEd hiking rates again, Chicago wants to give cabbies a gasoline surcharge, the Cubs and Sox season openers just 17 days away, and player mutiny on the Bulls. Guests:
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Rezko Corruption Trial Elizabeth Brackett has the latest from the corruption trial of Tony Rezko, former top fundraiser for Governor Blagojevich. View Clip Pilobolus Pilobolus Dance Theatre has earned a reputation as a dance company for people who don't like dance. We speak with the Chicago area dancer who performs around the world with the company of choreographers and dancer-athletes.
 

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