We preview Joel Weisman's interview with Blackhawks legends Bobby Hull, Stan Mikita, and Tony Esposito.

We learn the history behind the stars on the Chicago flag in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey. John Paul Stevens biography--Oyez.org "The Chicago Flag"--Chicago History Museum "About the Municipal Flag of Chicago"--Chicago Public Library Cicero Flying Field

We fly on a fully restored World War II bomber, and meet a man who flew 35 missions as a tail gunner. The Collings Foundation Find out about upcoming tours

There's been a flurry of activity in Springfield. We have the latest news on the new state budget, Governor Quinn's amendatory veto of the McPier bill and more -- live from the Capitol with the Chicago Sun-Times' Dave McKinney.

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: A New Trier honor student is jailed in a hit-and-run case; Cook County Board Presidential candidate Toni Preckwinkle backtracks on her pledge to eliminate the rest of the controversial county sales tax increase; Chicago Police Superintendent Jody Weis says he is willing to cut his $310,000 salary; Republican gubernatorial hopeful Bill Brady launches a television ad blitz; a Congressional probe is called for after a bank in President Obama's old neighborhood avoids being seized by the government; and the mighty Blackhawks are just two wins

We talk to the runners-up in the gubernatorial primary, State Comptroller Dan Hynes and Republican State Sen. Kirk Dillard, about the state's budget mess and whether the current candidates for governor really have all the answers.

Sam Adam, Jr. is one of Rod Blagojevich's defense attorneys and in a revealing interview with Chicago Magazine, the spirited lawyer has some choice words about his celebrity client. The author of that article tells us about his exclusive interview. Read an excerpt from the article

We asked if you'd like to hear from House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton about the budget process. The answers might surprise you.

Elizabeth Brackett reports on the visit to Chicago of General David Petraeus. Watch web exclusive of General Petraeus' presentation

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7:00 pm

We have your thoughts on Governor Pat Quinn and his Republican challenger State Sen. Bill Brady when we read some of your viewer mail. For information on Chicago farmers markets

Lynn Sweet has the latest news from Washington, from the subpoena of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid by Rod Blagojevich's defense team to the selection of Elena Kagan for the U.S. Supreme Court.

Cook County Board President Todd Stroger hired new staffers and gave raises to others, despite a proposed hiring freeze and a pay freeze. Eddie Arruza and his panel take up the controversy.

Last week the state legislature passed a bill that would overhaul the agency that runs Chicago's convention center. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel look at what the bill -- or a veto of the bill -- could mean for the area.

Carol Marin sits down with the Republican candidate for governor, Bill Brady. Bill Brady campaign website

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Lawmakers are still wrangling over the state budget in Springfield; we'll take a closer look at Chicago's deadly streets and what can be done to stop the violence; a Chicago Tribune investigation finds that House Speaker Michael Madigan swayed the University of Illinois to admit relatives of political figures, political allies, and donors; sweeping work rule reforms are expected at McCormick Place; the Bulls fire head coach Vinny Del Negro; and the Blackhawks continue their Stanley Cup quest. Guests: