Politics
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Matt Friedman and his research
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Could a new set of rules change business as usual in Springfield? Voters will decide this fall on whether to hold a constitutional convention to re-write the state's constitution. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel debate the issue.
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm
Governor Blagojevich offers state troopers to Mayor Daley to help combat the spike in city violence, Chicago aldermen grill the new police chief at City Hall, Rev. Jesse Jackson caught on tape using the "n" word, the CTA wants to remove seats during rush hour, beer giant MillerCoors looking for headquarters here, and the Cubs and Sox kick off the second half of the season.
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Track Geoffrey's progress on Radiance
Driven to the Brink
Landmarks Illinois
Chicago's Top Cop
Police Supt. Jody Weis took questions from Chicago aldermen today. Rich Samuels tells us what they asked and how the top cop answered.
Gas Prices
There was partisan finger pointing today over who's to blame for high gas prices. Rich Samuels has details on that, plus a proposal for a different kind of gas to fuel your next car.
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm
Rev. Jesse Jackson caught on tape bad-mouthing presidential hopeful Barack Obama, Mayor Daley rips his new police chief behind closed doors, lawmakers still gridlocked over the state budget, the Chicago Tribune slashing 80 newsroom jobs, ticket cameras being mounted on street sweepers, and the Cubs pick up pitching ace Rich Harden.
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2009 State Budget
Chicago Mountain Bike Trails Guide
Peter Strazzabosco
Nicholas Tremulis
The Eclectic Company
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Chicago Training Center
News Analysis with Carol Marin
The governor has called the General Assembly back to Springfield for a two-day special session starting Wednesday to address state budget and funding issues. Carol Marin and her panel take a look at the challenges lawmakers will face.
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The Second City
Paul Sills
Governor Update
Governor Blagojevich doubts legislators will plug a $2 billion hole in the state's proposed budget by a July 9 deadline. Rich Samuels brings us up to date on the budget crisis.
The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm
Mayor Daley blasts the Supreme Court's decision to strike down a handgun ban, presidential hopeful Barack Obama faces the Chicago press this week, the feds have reportedly interviewed Governor Blagojevich on multiple occasions, Bill Daley weighing a gubernatorial run, Chicago Police chief Jody Weis blames an 8-year-old's shooting on his parents, Sam Zell puts the Tribune Tower up for sale, the Bulls draft hometown hero Derrick Rose, and it's round 2 of the Crosstown Classic this weekend.
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U.S. Supreme Court Gun Ruling
Local reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling striking down Washington D.C.'s gun ban was swift. Mayor Daley called it "a very dangerous decision." Rich Samuels reports on what others – both pro and con – had to say.
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Senator Barack Obama
Senator Barack Obama met the press in Chicago this afternoon. Rich Samuels brings us an extended look at the grilling of the presumptive democratic candidate for president.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
Cook County State's Attorney, Dick Devine, is stepping down after three terms. Carol Marin talks to Devine about his tenure and his decision to retire from public life.