Politics
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Chicago's vibrant concert scene might get a lot quieter if a proposal requiring pricey liability insurance and costly licenses comes to fruition in the City Council. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel weigh in on the debate.
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Rezko Corruption Trial
The trial of political fundraiser Tony Rezko is drawing to a close, with both sides preparing for closing arguments. Rich Samuels brings us the latest.
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Indiana's Primary Results
Lake County, Indiana had the nation on its heels last night. We talk to the mayor of Hammond, Indiana about why it took the county so long to release those election results.
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Governor Update
The governor unveiled his program to reduce youth violence today. Rich Samuels tells us about the problems Rod Blagojevich will have delivering what he's promising.
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Chicago Children's Museum
Opponents of the Chicago Children's Museum's proposed move to Grant Park have organized. Eddie Arruza has details of the coalition and petition drive.
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm
Presidential hopeful Barack Obama cuts ties with his controversial pastor, lawmakers weighing an ethics bill banning "pay to play" politics, Governor Blagojevich a featured figure once again at the Rezko trial, former Chicago Public School chief Paul Vallas hints at another gubernatorial run, Wrigley chewing gum bought out by Mars, seat rights may be for sale at Wrigley Field, and the Cubs and Sox battle for first-place.
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Rezko Corruption Trial
A former Blagojevich administration official took the stand today in the trial of Tony Rezko. Rich Samuels has details of Ali Ata's damaging testimony.
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Obama & Wright
The public break between Sen. Barack Obama and Rev. Jeremiah Wright continues to resonate. We go beyond the headlines with a University of Chicago theology professor.
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm
Senator Barack Obama's controversial pastor finally breaks his silence, Mayor Daley calls an emergency gun summit as a murder rampage erupts in Chicago, new bombshells at the Tony Rezko trial, Cook County Board President Todd Stroger requiring employees sign confidentiality agreements, record gas prices shock motorists, turbulent times at United Airlines, the first-place Cubs red-hot, and the Bears preparing for tomorrow's draft.
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Obama in Chicago
Sen. Barack Obama took a break from the campaign trail, returning to his hometown Chicago. Elizabeth Brackett reports.
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News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
With new allegations of pay to play in the Blagojevich administration, the word 'impeachment' is on the minds of some Illinois lawmakers. Will the governor be removed from office before his term ends? Eddie Arruza and his panel of legislators weigh in on the controversy.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
In what is being called a "bombshell disclosure," accusations were made in court today that the Blagojevich administration tried to have U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald removed from office. This comes on the heels of former Blagojevich aide Ali Ata pleading guilty for his role in pay to play politics. Carol Marin and her panel take a look at what all this means for the governor.
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Rezko Trial Update
We have details of a major plea agreement reached between federal prosecutors and a former member of the Blagojevich administration.
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News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Gas prices are nearing record levels and we haven't even hit the prime summer driving season yet. Eddie Arruza and his panel take a closer look at motorists pain at the pump.
The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm
Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton square off in Philadelphia, another emergency evacuation on the Blue Line, Governor Blagojevich's presidential plans surface at the Rezko trial, Chicago's Olympic bid may be in trouble, Chicago police kill a wild cougar, the Museum of Science and Industry getting a multi-million dollar make-over, the Bulls fire their coach, and Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano injured.
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Robert Sorich Update
Mayor Daley's former patronage chief Robert Sorich and his fellow defendants may be headed for prison. This comes after a panel of federal judges yesterday upheld their convictions. Rich Samuels has reactions from City Hall.
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News Analysis with Carol Marin
Carol Marin and her panel discuss what's next in the Sorich case and it's larger implications.
College Campus Security
A task force created by Governor Blagojevich to analyze college campus security in Illinois issued its report today. Eddie Arruza tells us what some of the recommendations are and the potential costs involved.
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm
American Airlines grounds thousands of flights for hasty inspections, Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton battle in Indiana, yet another Chicago Public School student murdered, customers fuming over latest ComEd rate hike proposal, Sam Zell considering selling once untouchable Tribune assets, cab drivers say new $1 gas surcharge hardly enough, and the Cubs and Sox back on the winning track.
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