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Eddie Arruza and his panel discuss the controversial meeting that brought gang leaders face to face with Police Superintendent Jody Weis.

We talk to the author of a new book chronicling his time fighting corruption during George Ryan's tenure as Secretary of State. Visit the "One Hundred Percent Guilty" Facebook page

We have President Obama speaking live from the Oval Office about America's combat mission in Iraq, which formally ended today.

Did the prosecution lose the case in jury selection? We analyze some recent comments made by jurors about where prosecutors went wrong in the Blagojevich trial.

On this week's edition of Chicago Tonight: The Week In Review: a bombshell in the Blagojevich case, as prosecutors drop charges against Robert Blagojevich; in Rod Blagojevich's national media whirlwind tour, the former Governor vows to put on a bevy of witnesses during his second trial; Chicago housing sales took a major tumble in July, sparking fears of a double-dip recession; and Chicago Public Schools fail to obtain much-needed federal funding. And in sports, the White Sox bullpen struggles as the Cubs say so long to Sweet Lou Piniella. Guests:

A reporter for the Chicago News Cooperative joins us with her picks for this weekend's hottest Chicago events. "Rewind: 1970s to 1990s"--Museum of Contemporary Art Emmett Till Legacy Foundation Gala Indie Designer Market National Hellenic Museum (opening Fall 2011)

We hear what you have to say about some of our recent stories when we read our viewer mail.

Federal prosecutors have decided not to retry Robert Blagojevich. Elizabeth Brackett talks with the former Governor's brother and gets his reaction to the news. She also has the latest details on the retrial of Rod Blagojevich and when he could return to court.

Eddie Arruza talks with Alderman Scott Waguespack about his possible aspirations for Mayor.

We haven't heard the last of Rod Blagojevich. Eddie Arruza and his panel of reporters give their take on the former Governor's media blitz. Also, a look at other poltical stories: Governor Quinn's top aide quits due to an ethics controversy, and some rumblings at City Hall.

Should Rod Blagojevich be re-tried? You weighed in, and we read some of our viewer mail. Additional link mentioned on tonight's show: "Illinois Financial State of the State"--Institute for Truth in Accounting

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman

Robert Blagojevich and his attorneys join us live in our studio to reflect on the verdict and what's next in his possible retrial.

The Blagojevich trial has been the summer's big news story, but all the while, the state's deep financial crisis has not gone away. We hear from the president of the Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago on the increasing worries over state pension funds.

How has the Blagojevich trial impacted political campaigns for the fall elections? Ash-har Quraishi looks at the campaign strategies of candidates gearing up for November.