Politics
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Mayor Daley Speaks Out
Mayor Daley denies charges he failed to invite two recently deposed aldermen to today's dedication of the new Kennedy-King College campus. Rich Samuels has the latest on that and other questions of interest the mayor fielded this morning.
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Glaxo-Smith-Kline's new cancer drug has received rave reviews from patients and from Wall Street since its release in March. But two local oncologists question the instructions that come with the drug's labelling. Eddie Arruza and his panel will explore what this means for cancer patients. Guests: Dr. Mark Ratain, Dr. Ezra Cohen
House Speaker Michael Madigan
There's an extraordinary battle of wills playing out in Springfield between House Speaker Michael Madigan and Governor Blagojevich over the state budget. Speaker Madigan gives us an update live from Springfield.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
The Illinois legislature continued its budget battle over the weekend with no let-up in the bitterness between Governor Blagojevich and House Speaker Michael Madigan. Carol Marin and her panel take a look at the latest. Guests: Judy Baar Topinka, Roland Burris
The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm
Rev. Daniel McCormack sentenced to five years for molesting five boys, Senator Barack Obama raises $32 million in just 3 months, state lawmakers still gridlocked over the budget, complaints against Chicago cab drivers soaring, the battle for the Chicago Board of Trade headed toward a climax, Walgreens acquires home care company, and the Cubs still red-hot.
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News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
The budget impasse in Springfield continues with political volleys flying between Governor Blagojevich and the Illinois General Assembly. Eddie Arruza and his panel take a look at what the bickering means for the taxpayers. Guests: Paul Green, Greg Hinz, Bruce Dold
Johnny Frigo
Chicago music legend Johnny Frigo died yesterday at the age of 90. We'll show you how Johnny not only kept up with Doc Severinsen, but matched wits with the king of late night television.
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Why is a Republican Illinois legislator appearing in an ad for Sen. Barack Obama when he says he's supporting John McCain? Eddie Arruza will ask State Senator Kirk Dillard that question, and look at other Republicans who are leaning a bit more Democratic these days.
Darwin Exhibit
How much do you know about Charles Darwin? A new exhibit at Chicago's Field Museum sheds light not just on the science of evolution, but on the man who introduced the world to the theory.
CTA Crisis Averted?
Mayor Daley today announced an historic five-year pact between the CTA and its operating unions. Will this help the CTA avoid its worst-case scenario cutbacks and fare increases? Rich Samuels has details.
State Budget Crisis
Governor Rod Blagojevich and legislative leaders today agreed to seek a one-month budget extension. Rich Samuels has the latest on that, as well as reports that the governor's commutes from Chicago to Springfield are costing us a bundle.
Obama/Rezko
The Chicago Sun-Times reports that indicted businessman Tony Rezko and friends donated more money to U.S. Senator and presidential hopeful Barrack Obama than the senator admits. We'll get all the details from the Sun-Times reporter, Chris Fusco, who wrote today's article.
The Week in Review with Joel Weisman
Ald. Ed Burke proposes tax on downtown drivers, CTA officials meet with Governor Blagojevich, Mayor Daley wants parents to pay for their kids graffiti crimes, three new Chicago harbors proposed, Illinois and Chicago tourists arriving in record numbers, the White Sox in a tailspin, and Mike Ditka feuding with Dave Deurson.
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News Analysis with Carol Marin
He went from poverty to successful trial lawyer and business executive, to the governor's mansion, and then to federal prison. Carol Marin talks to former Illinois Governor Dan Walker, who tells his story in his new memoir, The Maverick and the Machine.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Cook County homeowners may face a huge tax bill this August if the homeowner exemption expires. Can Mayor Daley, Springfield and Cook County find common ground? Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take a closer look. Guests: Jim Houlihan, Thomas Johnson, Ben Joravsky
The Week in Review with Joel Weisman
Senator Obama riding high in the latest presidential polls, Governor Blagojevich pushes plan to lease the state's lottery again, Chicago's public school death toll reaches 31, we'll take a closer look at the 10 o'clock news wars, the White Sox drop 10 their last 12 games, and the Bears Tank Johnson suspended for half the season.
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News Analysis with Carol Marin
Legislators return to Springfield tomorrow after missing last week's budget deadline. Carol Marin and her panel look at what challenges are ahead. Guests: Dawn Clark Netsch, Judy Baar Topinka
First Lady Maggie Daley
First Lady Maggie Daley puts a public face on her five-year battle with breast cancer. She talks with correspondent Elizabeth Brackett.
The Week in Review with Joel Weisman
Feuding Democrats fail to pass a state budget, possible property tax hike hinted by Cook County Board President Todd Stroger, a secret donor gives $100 million to the University of Chicago, Chicago-area foreclosures nearing record levels, and the Cubs and Sox continue to struggle.
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