We find out what state legislators were working on today in Springfield.

Carol Marin and her panel of journalists take a look at some of the biggest political stories, including the state budget and the election.

Police Superintendent Jody Weis After this weekend's failed bombing in New York's Times Square, Chicago's top cop says there are no indications of similar threats here. We talk with Police Superintendent Jody Weis about the level of Chicago's terror preparedness, and how he plans to combat the uptick in violent crime as summer approaches.

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Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: President Obama gives a boost to the Giannoulias campaign during a visit to Illinois this week; Mayor Daley balks at the suggestion of sending in the National Guard to help police Chicago's deadly streets; United and Continental Airlines are reportedly close to striking a mega-merger deal; immigration protests are planned in Chicago and across the country this weekend; Walmart is going to meet face to face with organized labor about its proposed Chicago expansion plans; and the Blackhawks advance to the conference semifinals against the V

State legislators are just a few votes away from legalizing medical marijuana in Illinois. But how would authorities control it, and could medical pot be the first step in making the drug completely legal? Eddie Arruza and his panel take up the debate. Read the bill

Democratic Congressman Luis Gutierrez had some harsh words recently for Governor Quinn and President Obama. A reporter from the Chicago News Cooperative is here with more on a growing rift within the Democratic Party.

We preview Joel Weisman's Friday Night Show interview with First Lady Michelle Obama's brother, Craig Robinson.

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

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Former Governor Rod Blagojevich wants to subpoena President Obama to appear at his upcoming corruption trial; White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel says he's interested in becoming Mayor of Chicago once Mayor Daley leaves office; sweeping reforms are recommended for pricey McCormick Place; the Cubs send Carlos Zambrano to the bullpen; and the Bulls and Blackhawks are finally showing some signs of life in the playoffs. Guests:

Eddie Arruza sits down with hometown actor Aidan Quinn.

We talk to Chicago Magazine feature writer Bryan Smith, who just profiled the late Blagojevich fundraiser Christopher Kelly. Read the article

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author Anna Quindlen discusses her new novel. Anna Quindlen's website Anna Quindlen's new novel, Every Last One The Union League Club of Chicago

We preview Eddie Arruza's Friday Night Show interview with hometown actor Aidan Quinn.

Social networking websites such as Facebook pose new challenges to school administrators and students alike. We look at the issues.

Thousands trekked down to Springfield to let legislators know their displeasure with the state's budget crisis. Carol Marin has the story from the Capitol.