Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Mayor Daley's former Streets and Sanitation commissioner on trial for alleged hiring fraud; Cook County Commissioner Mike Quigley wins the Democratic primary to fill Rahm Emanuel's congressional seat; former governor Rod Blagojevich lands a six-figure book deal; Chicago foreclosure rates soaring; the Cubs and Sox battle in spring training; and the Bulls Norm Van Lier and Johnny "Red" Kerr laid to rest. Guests:

Chicago Police Superintendent Jody Weis is being ordered by a judge to hand over the names of officers that have five or more complaints against them. Eddie Arruza and his guest discuss the latest in the ongoing officer disclosure saga.

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Al Sanchez, a former top aide to Mayor Daley, was in court today facing charges of giving out jobs in exchange for political work. They are the same kind of charges that sent five other Daley aides to prison. Carol Marin joins us with a look at what brought Sanchez to this point.

The controversy surrounding Sen. Burris continues. Rich Samuels tells us what Gov. Quinn and Sen. Durbin are saying about the state's junior senator.

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Embattled Sen. Roland Burris refuses to step down; former Chicago Alderman Ed Vrdolyak escapes jail time; Gov. Quinn running for re-election in 2010; Chicago Public School officials vote to close or consolidate 16 underperforming schools; federal bailout recipient Northern Trust Bank under fire for sponsoring a golf tournament and throwing lavish parties; and Chicago mourns the loss of Bulls legends Norm Van Lier and Johnny "Red" Kerr. Guests:

An opinion by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan could open the door for a special election for President Obama's Senate seat. Attorney General Lisa Madigan joins us to explain her opinion and what it could mean for embattled Sen. Roland Burris.

A group of Chicago alderman declared their support of Sen. Burris today. This came despite revelations in a Sun-Times report that former Gov. Blagojevich appointed Burris' son to state office around the time Burris was seeking the Senate seat. Eddie Arruza and his panel weigh whether Burris can go on with the ever-expanding cloud that hovers around him.

Former Chicago Alderman Ed Vrdolyak avoided a jail sentence for his role in a kick-back scheme. US Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald wanted a 3-1/2 year prison sentence, but Vrdolyak walked out of the federal building with probation.

It was thirty years ago that Jane Byrne pulled off the most stunning political upset in Chicago history, beating incumbent mayor Michael Bilandic in the Democratic primary. John Callaway has the story of an insider who turned against the machine.

When Sen. Dick Durbin& returned from his overseas trip, he immediately weighed in on the Sen. Roland Burris scandal. Durbin told Burris yesterday that if he were in his shoes he would resign. Carol Marin and her panel talk about the possibilities left for Burris.

President Obama addresses Congress and the nation tonight. We hear from a speech writer about what we can expect to hear from the president during these tough economic times.

Being a spokesman for a politician is a tough job. When that politician is former Governor Rod Blagojevich, tough does not begin to describe the constant headaches. Elizabeth Brackett sits down with former Blagojevich spokesman Lucio Guerrero.

The Obama Administration is pushing for transparency, and so are some of our local governments. Christian Farr speaks visit two Chicago Area municipalities to find out how they are using technology to let people know what's going on. DuPage County Chicago City Clerk's Office

Professor Harold Hill he is not, but Rod Blagojevich is the scheming, conniving central character in a world premiere musical. We take you behind the scenes of Second City's smash song and dance extravaganza, "Rod Blagojevich, Superstar."

Residents of Illinois' 5th Congressional District have to choose among 23 candidates when they go to the polls for March 3rd's special election primary. Who are the candidates, and are voters even paying attention? We try to make sense of the wide open race to replace Rahm Emanuel.