Testimony today revealed that former Governor Rod Blagojevichwas snubbed on Election Night 2008. Elizabeth Brackett tells us why.
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Elizabeth Brackett has the latest developments in the corruption trial of former Governor Rod Blagojevich.
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The U.S. Supreme Court ended Chicago's longstanding gun ban, and the city quickly enacted new restrictions. Chicago's corporation consul, Mara Georges, joins us to explain the new measures.
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Should antibiotics be used on farm animals? We'll learn about this heated -- and growing -- agricultural debate.
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Governor Quinn discusses his new budget, the state's alarming deficit, and more. The Governor's Office of Management and Budget
Elizabeth Brackett has the latest developments in the corruption trial of former Governor Rod Blagojevich.
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Joel Weisman and his panel look at the week's top stories: Governor Pat Quinn slices $1.4 billion from the state budget; City Hall moves quickly on a new gun-control ordinance for Chicago; former Police Commander Jon Burge is guilty on all counts of lying about police torture under his watch -- and one victim is already filing a suit against him and Former State's Attorney Richard Daley; Rod Blagojevich's lavish clothes spending was revealed in court, along with his plots with aides and his wife to replace Barack Obama in the U.S.
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Governor Quinn signed a budget today that contained $1.4 billion in cuts. Elizabeth Brackett fills us in on where the Governor is cutting, and the funding challenges the state still faces.
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We hear what you have to say about some of our recent stories when we read our viewer mail.
Elizabeth Brackett has the latest developments in the corruption trial of former Governor Rod Blagojevich.
After six days, John Harris, the former chief of staff to Rod Blagojevich, finished testifying. Elizabeth Brackett was back in the courtroom and gives us a rundown of the day's key testimony.
Former Chicago Police Commander Jon Burge has been found guilty on all counts against him of perjury and obstruction of justice. Carol Marin talks about the verdict.
Who is Elena Kagan and how will she rule as a Supreme Court Justice? Carol Marin and her panel have more on day one of her confirmation hearing, and what to expect going forward.
We hear from a journalist who received unprecedented access to the White House while researching his new book: The Promise: President Obama, Year One.
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On tonight's edition of Chicago Tonight: The Week In Review...the Chicago City Council Zoning Committee approves a significant deal with Walmart that could mean more than 20 stores in underserved neighborhoods. Revealing undercover tapes are played in court in the Rod Blagojevich case. U.S. Senate candidate Mark Kirk runs away from the media at an event this week to avoid questions about his resume. And in sports, the Blackhawks dismantle the Stanley Cup team as the Bulls welcome a new coach and trade away Kirk Hinrich. Our guests are:
 

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