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The Presidential Campaign Trail John McCain says he will not debate friday night. He says he will instead suspend his campaign to concentrate on resolving the nation's financial crisis. Barack Obama says he is ready to debate while pushing for a joint statement from both presidential campaigns outlining ways to solve the crisis. Elizabeth Brackett reports. View Clip
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Government Bailout The market dropped 373 points today as the turmoil in the country's economy continues. Will the U.S. Treasury's proposed bailout plan calm the troubled economic waters? Elizabeth Brackett explores that question with our expert panel. View Clip Chicago Business We take a look at how the government's big bailout is affecting Illinois companies.
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Chicago Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 PM Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: The roller coaster market has Chicagoans feeling queasy; hefty property tax bills on the way; Chicago dries off after a record downpour; Illinois lawmakers heading back to Springfield for a special session; the Cubs ready to clinch the division title; and the Bears try to regroup at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Guests:
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Chicago Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 PM Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Presidential hopeful Barack Obama in a lipstick controversy; the Illinois House approves a state lottery leasing plan; some Chicago Public School students now paid for good grades; is a CTA fare hike on the way?; ComEd hiking rates again; and the Cubs and Sox scuffling down the stretch. Guests:
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Chicago Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 PM Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Presidential hopeful John McCain rocks the Republican National Convention; Rev. Meeks' public school boycott ends; another move to recall Governor Blagojevich gathering steam; Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan calls lawmakers back to Springfield to consider lottery leasing plan; the Cubs suddenly struggling; and the Bears open a brand-new season against the Colts. Guests:
Republican National Convention Coverage **10 PM Special Time** Rich Samuels reports live from the convention in St. Paul. Republican strategist Gary Mack, Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and political analyst Jim Warren join us in our studio to discuss the convention. RNC Recap View Clip Spotlight on Palin View Clip
Republican National Convention Coverage **10 PM Special Time** Rich Samuels reports live from the convention in St. Paul. Republican strategist Gary Mack, Democratic strategist Delmarie Cobb and political analyst Jim Warren join us in our studio to discuss the convention. Sarah Palin's Night View Clip Accessing McCain's VP Pick
Republican National Convention Coverage **10 PM Special Time** Rich Samuels reports live from the convention in St. Paul. Attorney General Lisa Madigan, Republican activist Chris Robling and Loyola University Chicago professor Alan Gitelson join us in our studio to discuss the convention. RNC Back on Track View Clip The Palin Factor
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Chicago Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 PM Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Presidential hopeful Barack Obama makes history at the Democratic National Convention; Illinois' feuding Democrats make up at a hug fest; Rev. Meeks pressing ahead with his school boycott plans; a Chicago trash tax proposed; Metra getting more seats by closing bars and bathrooms on their trains; the first-place Cubs and Sox igniting pennant fever; and the Bears finally win a preseason game. Guests:
Democratic National Convention Coverage **10 PM Special Time** Elizabeth Brackett reports live from the convention in Denver. Former State Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka, former Senate candidate Gery Chico, who ran against Barack Obama in 2004, and our own Joel Weisman join us in our studio to discuss the final night of the convention. DNC wrap-up View Clip Obama's big night
Democratic National Convention Coverage **10 PM Special Time** Elizabeth Brackett interviews former Commerce Secretary Bill Daley and Penny Pritzker at the convention. State Rep. Jim Durkin, Democratic activist Jim Wall and political analyst Jim Warren join us in our studio to discuss the day's events. Bill Clinton speaks View Clip
Democratic National Convention Coverage **10 PM Special Time** Elizabeth Brackett interviews Mayor Daley and Senator Durbin at the convention. State Rep. Jim Durkin, former Illinois State Comptroller Dawn Clark Netsch and Jim Warren join us in our studio to discuss the day's events. Uniting the Party: Senator Clinton's Speech View Clip Interview with Mayor Daley
Democratic National Convention Show **10 PM Special Time** Tune in at 10 PM for a special edition of Chicago Tonight as Elizabeth Brackett reports live from the Democratic National Convention in Denver. We'll have an analysis of the day's events, including Michelle Obama's address, and Elizabeth Brackett will interview Attorney General Lisa Madigan. Read Elizabeth Brackett's Blog from Denver:
 

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