Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: The heated health care debate is raging all across the country; state political races starting to take shape; legalized video poker a tough sell in some locales; Chicago Public Schools CEO Ron Huberman calls for a property tax hike; a Chicago alderman uses clout to get his daughter into a coveted magnet school; a Wrigley Field bleacher bum dumps beer on an unsuspecting outfielder; and Blackhawk superstar Patrick Kane charged with felony robbery in a violent car fare dispute. Guests:

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Mayor Daley wants an apology from a Chicago media outlet but as of today he has not received it. Eddie Arruza will tell us who Daley believes wronged him and what exactly they did.

Mayor Daley is proposing a modest property tax increase as a way to help plug the budget deficit at the Chicago Public Schools. Critics contend that's throwing good money after bad. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take a closer look. Guests:

It's official: Cheryle Jackson is running for the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by President Barack Obama. But what does the political rookie bring to the table? She joins us tonight. Guest: Cheryle Jackson - Chicago Urban League Additional Resources Offical Senate campaign site

DuPage County voted to ban video gambling, a major source of revenue for the state's capital bill, within unincorporated parts of the county. Elizabeth Brackett has the latest details on the decision and how much money the county may lose. Read the complete ordinance banning video gambling (PDF) DuPage County press release announcing decision

Eunice Kennedy Shriver died today at the age of 88. She founded the Special Olympics, which debuted in Chicago in 1968. We look back at her life and legacy.

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Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: A rash of robberies in Lincoln Park and the South Side have communities on alert; a scathing report rips the University of Illinois' clouted admissions policies; clout also investigated at Chicago's elite public schools; United Airlines moving their headquarters to the recently renamed Willis Tower; Ford pinning their revival on the new Taurus made right here in Chicago; the Cubs and Sox each battling for first-place; and new Bears quarterback Jay Cutler impressive in training camp. Guests:

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.