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News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett What will happen to your property tax bills over the next three years? That depends on what choices legislators make in Springfield next week. The Cook County assessor tells us why he thinks his plan is the best deal for taxpayers. Guests: James Houlihan, Doug Whitley

Presidential Candidates in Town The leading Democratic candidates for president were in town today. Christian Farr tells us who they were trying to impress. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett GM workers are on strike for the first time since 1970. Union officials say workers' jobs and benefits must be protected. What impact will the strike have on the Chicago area's economy? Guests: Robert Bruno, David Moberg, Bob Reed

The Week in Review at 7pm The battle over the proposed Grant Park Children's Museum rages on, Governor Blagojevich betting on three new casinos to bail out the CTA, Aurora residents protest a new Planned Parenthood site, drivers brace for repairs on the Edens Expressway next week, Chicago gridlock the second worst in the nation, the Cubs playoff hopes coming down to the wire, and the Bears get ready for the Dallas Cowboys. Guests:

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Mayor Daley yesterday suggested racism may be behind the opposition to the Chicago Children's Museum's move to Grant Park. But critics say the lakefront is public space and should remain so. Elizabeth Brackett tackles the issue with a representative from the Chicago Children's Museum and Alderman Brendan Reilly, whose ward includes Grant Park.

News Analysis with Carol Marin The Chicago Transit Authority is on the brink of a nightmare scenario of fare hikes and job and service cuts if help does not come in the form of funds from Springfield. Carol Marin and her panel will examine the way forward for mass transit in Chicago. Guests include State Sen. John Cullerton and State Rep. Brent Hassert.

The Week in Review at 7pm Oprah Winfrey throwing a multi-million dollar fundraiser for Senator Obama, CTA funding derailed again, DePaul University fires a controversial professor, the new school year begins, Chicago cabbies demanding a 24% fare hike, the Cubs battling to stay in first-place, and the Bears open the season against the Chargers. Guests:

Olympics in Chicago? The U.S. Olympic Committee made it official today, submitting Chicago as its choice to host the 2016 Olympics. Rich Samuels has details on the city's marathon quest to bring the games back to the U.S. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Lawmakers are weighing a mass transit bill in Springfield. Will the CTA, Metra and Pace finally get the funding they've been pleading for? Elizabeth Brackett and her panel have the latest. Guests: George Ranney, Joe Ryan, John Norquist

The Week in Review at 7pm The bad blood between Governor Blagojevich and Michael Madigan was boiling again this week, Mayor Daley holds a downtown rally for CTA funding, we'll take a closer look at the wild real estate market, a new study says a quarter of Illinoisans are obese, the Cubs battling to stay in first-place, and Bears rookie Greg Olsen injured in preseason loss to the Browns. Guests:

Governor's Health Plan Governor Blagojevich began his promised expansion of health-care coverage today — without legislative approval. Rich Samuels has the details.

Gun Shop Protest Rev. Michael Pfleger and Rev. Jesse Jackson marched on a suburban weapons manufacturer today. Rich Samuels brings us both sides of that story. News Analysis with Eddie Arruza The ongoing feud between Governor Blagojevich and House Speaker Michael Madigan escalated today. Blagojevich is suing Madigan over special budget sessions. Eddie Arruza and his panel have the latest.

Gonzales Resigns Attorney General Alberto Gonzales resigned today. We'll talk with constitutional scholar Robert Bennett about the circumstances surrounding the justice department.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm Severe weather rips though Illinois and wreaks havoc, former Governor George Ryan's appeal rejected, BP backs off of their Lake Michigan pollution plans, Governor Blagojevich finally approves the state budget, Mayor Daley wants city workers to take an unpaid day off, the Cubs claw their way into first-place, and Bears QB Rex Grossman trying to get a hold of his fumbling problem. Guests:

Budget Approved? Governor Blagojevich today made good on his promise of last week by cutting almost half a billion dollars out of the budget approved by the Illinois General Assembly. Rich Samuels has the latest chapter in the state budget saga. News Analysis with Eddie Arruza Is BP crying uncle? The oil and gas company announced today that they will not dump more waste into Lake Michigan. But is it enough to satisfy environmentalists? Eddie Arruza and his panel take a closer look.

Ryan Appeal Former governor Jim Thompson was back in court today on behalf of former governor George Ryan. Rich Samuels brings us the latest from the federal building. News Analysis with Carol Marin The nation's credit crunch is affecting everything from home foreclosures in Illinois to the Chicago Tribune's credit rating. Carol Marin and her panel take a look at the local news making headlines in the business world. Guests: Michael Arndt, Robert Stein

George Ryan Appeal Rejected It was a roller coaster of a day for former Illinois Governor George Ryan as a federal appeals court upheld his conviction on corruption charges and ordered him to prison. Later in the day the court said he could stay out of jail pending another appeal. Eddie Arruza reports on the defense strategy. Then Elizabeth Brackett and her panel analyze today's ruling and why a dissenting opinion could be Ryan's last hope. Guests: Greg Hinz, Diantha Parker, Jeff Stone, Zach Fardon