Governor Quinn signs a bill into law banning texting behind the wheel of a car. Christian Farr was there for the signing, and he joins us with more on the legislation. WEB EXCLUSIVE: 2007 piece on student killed by texting driver

Mayor Daley's defending his decision to give United Airlines $25 million in tax increment financing funds to help pay for its move to Willis Tower. Rich Samuels has the details on the deal that will move 2,800 jobs downtown.

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Today is the day that candidates in Illinois can begin gathering signatures on petitions that will allow them to appear on ballots. Carol Marin and her panel of reporters tell us how the races are shaping up.

President Obama's personal physician for more than 20 years tells us why he's critical of his former patient's proposal to change the way the nation provides health care.

Almost 200 members of the Illinois National Guard returned home to Soldier Field today to a welcoming crowd, including the governor and hundreds of family members and friends. The troops just completed a year-long deployment in Afghanistan. Rich Samuels was there and takes us inside the emotional reunion.

Governor Quinn's painful budget cuts will soon be felt by the social service agencies throughout the state. Carol Marin sits down with representatives from four agencies to discuss what the reductions will mean for them and their clients.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 PM Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Brian Dugan confesses to a brutal 1983 killing; Walmart seeks a residence on Chicago's South Side; Mayor Daley says more furlough days are coming; two more baseball stars are linked to a 2003 performance-enhancing drugs list; and Mark Buehrle makes more baseball history by retiring 45 consecutive batters. Guests:

The efforts to bring a second Walmart to Chicago were tabled by the City Council today. Rich Samuels tells us if -- or when -- we can expect the store to become a reality.

Democratic State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias is making a bid for his friend Barack Obama's former Senate seat. What does he have to offer the voters of Illinois? We ask him this question and more when he joins us in the studio. Illinois State Treasurer Web site Giannoulias' U.S. Senate campaign

Governor Quinn was one of eight Governors who formed an alliance today to seek billions of federal dollars for a Midwest high-speed rail network. Rich Samuels tells us what it could cost to make Chicago its hub. Midwest High Speed Rail Association Map of the association's plan

Alderman Howard Brookins is pushing hard for a Walmart in his ward, but not everyone thinks it's a good idea. Carol Marin sits down with people on both sides of the debate, including Alderman Brookins.

The nation's largest Hispanic civil rights group has been called "racist" by some conservatives. We talk to the Vice President of the National Council of La Raza, which is holding its annual convention this week in Chicago. National Council of La Raza

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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 PM Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Politicians lining up to replace Governor Quinn; President Obama pushing for major health care reform; Cook County commissioners slash president Stroger's controversial tax hike in half; Will the cash-strapped Chicago Sun-Times survive bankruptcy?; White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle throws a perfect game; and did the Blackhawks get damaged goods when they signed All-Star Marian Hossa? Guests:

We take a look at the controversy surrounding the Cambridge arrest of Henry Louis Gates, Jr, a prominent black intellectual and Harvard professor. WEB EXCLUSIVE: Obama's response to the controversy Obama's complete press conference from July 22