The Week in Review with Joel Weisman Senator Barack Obama's questionable stock deals, Governor Blagojevich's pricey budget proposal, Chicago greets the Olympic selection committee, elementary test scores soar after testing procedures changed, the Bears trade Thomas Jones, and the Big Ten tournament tips off at the United Center. Guests:

News Analysis with Carol Marin The battle line is being drawn between big business and Governor Rod Blagojevich. Carol Marin and her panel will discuss the governor's budget proposal to fund universal healthcare, education and the state pension by raising business taxes. Americas We'll introduce you to a modern-day view of ancient Americans. A new permanent exhibition at the Field Museum discovers what we have in common with the early people of North, South and Central America.

CPS Gains Mayor Daley reacts to the gains Chicago Public School students posted on state achievement tests. Rich Samuels will be here with the story behind the numbers. Jennifer Hudson Today is Jennifer Hudson day in Chicago and the city celebrated her return home. Elizabeth Brackett sits down with the Chicago "Dreamgirl" to talk about her recent rise to fame and her Oscar win.

News Analysis with Phil Ponce Governor Rod Blagojevich just announced his latest plan for affordable health care in Illinois. We'll talk one-on-one with Deputy Governor Sheila Nix about Illinois Covered. Lake Invaders The "bloody-red shrimp" has found its way into Lake Michigan. Rich Samuels will tell us about this new and unwanted exotic species. And he'll also update us on efforts to keep Asian Carp out of the Great Lakes.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman Mayor Daley cruises to easy victory, radical change in the City Council, drivers brace for Dan Ryan gridlock, Lovie Smith signs contract extension, and Ron Santo snubbed for Hall of Fame. Guests:

Election Results Carol Marin and former WBBM political editor Bob Crawford dissect last night's election results and discuss what's ahead in the many run-off elections across the city. The New Class The votes are in and three incumbents are out! We'll talk to the three aldermen-elect who will take over in the 7th, 12th, and 42nd wards. Clean Coal Can so-called "clean coal" technologies bring back the state's mining industry and keep environmentalists happy? Rich Samuels will tackle that question.

Election Day Update Rich Samuels has a live report from the Board of Elections, as the polls close and the vote counting begins. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett The Dow Jones Industrial Average posts its biggest one-day drop since just after the September 11th attacks. What's behind today's 400-plus point plunge? We'll take a closer look. Guests: Terry Savage, Marshall Front

Chicago Tonight: The Week In Review

News Analysis with Carol Marin We turn our attention to the 20th ward in tonight's aldermanic forum. The race received more attention when the incumbent, Ald. Arenda Troutman, was arrested by the feds last month on bribery charges. Guests: Arenda Troutman, Willie B. Cochran, Edward Chaney Race for Mayor We'll sit down with mayoral candidate William "Dock" Walls. He'll outline his vision for Chicago. Mayor Daley and Dorothy Brown declined our invitation to participate in tonight's forum.

George Ryan Appeal Former governor Jim Thompson analyzes former governor George Ryan's latest efforts to stay out of jail. Rich Samuels brings us today's news from the federal building. Listen to the attached audio clip below for more. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett We'll hear from candidates for alderman in Chicago's 46th Ward. Guests: Helen Shiller, James Cappleman

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman Mayor Daley's campaign in overdrive, Senator Barack Obama slips up on the campaign trail, Chicago digs out of a snowstorm, home sales in a deep freeze, Dan Ryan reconstruction resumes next month, and the Cubs and Sox open spring training. Guests:

Obama's Official Announcement Sen. Barack Obama launched his presidential campaign this weekend. Our Carol Marin was there and will have the details. Plus, we'll take another look at the in-depth biographical profile Elizabeth Brackett put together about Obama on the eve of his 2004 Senate campaign. News Analysis with Carol Marin We'll begin our coverage of this month's aldermanic elections with a look at the hotly contested 7th ward race among Ald. Darcel Beavers, Sandi Jackson and two other candidates.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7:00 pm Senator Barack Obama ready to run for president, Chicago city elections less than three weeks away, bone-chilling temperatures grip the area, the Auto Show drives into town, billionaire Sam Zell interested in the Tribune Company, and the Bears come up short in the Super Bowl. Guests:

Quinn vs. Com Ed Lt. Governor Pat Quinn is upset that the Illinois Commerce Commission isn't going to investigate ties between Com Ed and the group Consumers Organized for Reliable Electricity. We'll talk with Quinn about this latest chapter in Illinois' electric rate saga.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman The Bears ready to rumble on Sunday, Senator Barack Obama draws an apology for alleged racial comments by Senator Joe Biden, three new casinos proposed, Governor Blagojevich moving ahead with plans to sell the state's lottery, and billionaire investor Carol Icahn takes a major stake in Motorola. Guests:

Eye on Iowa Hillary Clinton made some unexpected news while she was in Iowa. And Barack Obama will make his rounds in that state shortly. Chicago Sun-Times columnist Lynn Sweet has been on the trail and stops by our studios to talk presidential politics.