Gov. Pat Quinn signs a landmark education bill. We talk to the bill's sponsor about the changes that pave the way for longer school days and why it's harder for teachers to strike. More on the Story: Breakdown of school reforms & teacher reaction Do you think the bill will improve education in Illinois?

This week on Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review, new top cop Garry McCarthy is beefing up police presence in the wake of mobs of thugs, who are quickly converging and dispersing, robbing shoppers and tourists in the Near North and downtown areas. Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's case goes to the jury after a tough cross-examination and closing arguments. Gov. Pat Quinn threatens to shut down the summer road construction season to get legislators back to the bargaining table in Springfield.

The fate of former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich is now in the hands of the jury. The prosecution and defense teams finished their closing arguments Thursday afternoon. Elizabeth Brackett was in court and has the story. Chicago Tonight's Blagojevich Retrial page Do you think Rod Blagojevich is guilty?

It's nearly a wrap. The prosecution and defense in the corruption retrial of Rod Blagojevich both rested their cases today, and the prosecution began its closing argument. Elizabeth Brackett was in court for it all and reports back with the details. Chicago Tonight's Blagojevich Retrial page

Garry McCarthy is now officially Chicago's Police Superintendent. Eddie Arruza goes one-on-one with him to talk about flash mobs, crime and redistributing cops.

Prosecutors finished cross-examining Rod Blagojevich today. Closing arguments are expected tomorrow and the case should be in the hands of the jury by Thursday. Elizabeth Brackett has the latest. Chicago Tonight's Blagojevich Retrial page

Much of the back and forth between Rod Blagojevich and Prosecutor Reid Schar during today's cross-examination has to do with the intention behind the former governor's words. Elizabeth Brackett breaks down Day 25 of the Blagojevich retrial. Chicago Tonight's Blagojevich Retrial page

It's been almost 40 years since the Watergate burglaries and subsequent cover up. We have former Nixon White House counsel John Dean here to discuss the impact the scandal has had on politics, the law and more. More on the Story: Videos of Dean's 1973 testimony and Nixon's statements to public

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This week on Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review, Gov. Pat Quinn is considering vetoing a number of major bills the Illinois lawmakers passed at the end of the legislative session this week. Examining casino expansion, ComEd rate hikes and the new state budget are on his summer to-do list. Rahm Emanuel flexes his political clout just two weeks into mayoral tenure, convincing legislators to pass the perennial gambling expansion and a once-dead workers' compensation overhaul. Former Governor Rod Blagojevich's cross-examination starts testily.

More than 30 same-sex couples convened at Millennium Park this morning to exchange vows and take part in one of Illinois' first civil union ceremonies. Ash-har Quraishi was there and reports on the historic celebration.

For two years, we wondered if Rod Blagojevich would take the stand. Now, we wonder if he'll ever leave it. Elizabeth Brackett recaps the former Illinois governor's fifth day on the hot seat. Chicago Tonight's Blagojevich Retrial page

The Springfield bureau chief for the Chicago Sun-Times joins us to talk about the final hours of the spring legislative session and the bills that just squeezed in before its end. One of the biggest: the state House passed a redistricting bill. More on the Story: Maps of the new districts

A panel of state lawmakers joins us to talk about redistricting, casinos and thrown punches during the last day of the spring legislative session. Did lawmakers in Springfield create fair maps for redistricting?

Hundreds of couples lined up early this morning outside the Cook County Clerk's office to apply for a civil union license. Ash-har Quraishi reports on the new law that went into effect today. More on the Story: Web article and slideshow of licensing Cook County Clerk's website

Judge James Zagel criticized the ex-governor for testimony in which Blagojevich told the jury there were parts of the recorded telephone calls that were favorable to his case that the prosecution deleted. Elizabeth Brackett has the story. Chicago Tonight's Blagojevich Retrial page