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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review
Judy Baar Topinka jumps in the Governor's race, an indictment in the 1983 Janine Nacarico murder case, Chicago's hot housing market may finally be cooling down, World Series hero Paul Konerko resigns with the White Sox, and the Bears prepare for Soldier Field showdown with Brett Favre and the Packers.
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Chicago Tonight is abbreviated this evening for pledge programming.
Indictments in Nicarico Case
State Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka threw her hat in the ring today, the fifth Republican to announce for the March gubernatorial primary. Rich Samuels has the latest on the GOP's efforts to unseat Rod Blagojevich.
Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review
Media tycoon Conrad Black indicted for looting the Chicago Sun-Times, George Ryan's $10 million legal tab waived, the Archdiocese unveils plans to save more Catholic schools, the Black middle-class the focus of an in-depth Sun-Times series, and the FBI probes the Bears punch-out cover-up
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Oberweis Accusations
Republican gubernatorial candidate Jim Oberweis is accused of having illegal immigrants working in his ice cream stores. Eddie Arruza reports on who exactly these workers are and what the candidate had to say in response.
News Analysis with Phil Ponce
Consumer advocate Marty Cohen failed to get state senate approval to head the Illinois Commerce Commission. He's blaming politics for his rejection. Tonight he tells phil ponce how his rejection came about.
Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review
Mayor Daley unveils $5 billion budget, Governor Blagojevich feeling the heat of federal hiring probe, Rosa Parks remembered, an allegedly racist dorm party embarrasses the University of Chicago, another O'Hare project over budget, and the Bulls off to an exciting start.
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Washington Notebook
Chicago's U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald has been a busy guy lately. Today he was in Washington for the arraignment of former vice presidential aide Scooter Libby. Sun-Times Washington Bureau Chief Lynn Sweet has the latest on Fitzgerald's case and other notes from D.C.
Mayor's Proposed Budget
A 20-cent-a-pack hike in the city's cigarette tax awaits smokers if Mayor Daley has his way. Rich Samuels briefs us on the mayor's proposed 2006 Chicago budget and tells us why aldermen may not rubber stamp it.
President Bush's High Court Nominee
Four days after Harriet Miers told President George Bush she was withdrawing her name from consideration for Supreme Court Justice, the President today nominated another potential successor to Sandra Day O'Connor. But if the Republican right had problems with Ms. Miers, now it seems Senate Democrats have some reservations over the new nominee, federal judge Samuel Alito. Rich Samuels has the reaction to the nomination from Senators Dick Durbin and Barack Obama.
This week on Chicago Sunday:
The Chicago White Sox official historian talks with Phil about the 2005 World Champion Chicago White Sox and whether or not it's the start of a new sports dynasty.
Then, Eddie Arruza takes us on a tour of the new home for one of the oldest culinary arts schools in the country - Washburne Culinary Institute. The school has just moved into the South Shore Cultural Center and has opened a new restaurant that is open to the public.
Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review
Chicago erupts after White Sox sweep, Governor Blagojevich feels the heat of state hiring probe, O'Hare expansion back on track, big changes on the Chicago radio landscape, and will the Tribune company have to sell the Cubs?
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Sox Win Game 3
With a dramatic 14th inning home run by a player a lot of people had never heard of, the Sox are one game away from winning the World Series. Wwe'll set the scene for tonight's huge game. Guests: Tom Shaer, Josh Liss
Mayor Daley's Day
A sleep-deprived Mayor Daley was among the many tired White Sox fans today who are anticipating a World Series championship. Eddie Arruza reports on the city's security preparations if – or when – the south siders clinch.
News Analysis with Phil Ponce
Phil Ponce and his guests talk about the life and legacy of "the mother of the civil rights movement," Rosa Parks, who died last night at age 92. Guests: Timuel Black, Joy Bivins
White Sox Weekend Wins
The magic continues on the south side with another dramatic win for the White Sox. Our pals "The Sportswriters" take a look back at an incredible weekend, and a look ahead to tomorrow's game three in Houston.
Mayoral Sox Fan
Chicago's White Sox fan of record is hoping for a sweep. Rich Samuels has the latest from Mayor Daley.
Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review
White Sox fever grips the city, poll numbers dive for Governor Blagojevich, new Chicago Board of Trade stock soars, Metra hiking fares, and Chicago's parking ticket amnesty program expanded.
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News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
To run or not to run - that's the question facing state treasurer Judy Baar Topinka. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel handicap the Republican gubernatorial field. Guests: Paul Green, Chris Robling
Louis Freeh
Former FBI director Louis Freeh has just written a new book My FBI: Bringing Down the Mafia, investigating Bill Clinton and Waging War on Terror. Phil Ponce talks with him about all of that.
On Chicago Tonight:
The world series in Chicago. That must have been a full moon last night. We'll reassemble our old pals, the sportswriters, for White Sox talk tonight, plus a look back at the 46-year drought, and a look ahead to the series.
Later, Phil Ponce's interview on a wide range of topics, with governor Blagojevich.
And one more thing about the night in 1959 when Jungle Jim Rivera, the Go-Go Sox, and the rest of the city celebrated the White Sox victory that clinched a pennant.