Politics
The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm
The star witness at the Tony Rezko corruption trial says Governor Blagojevich knew about a $1.5 million shakedown, the number of Chicago Public School students murdered this school year reaches 22, drivers brace for lengthy Edens Expressway repairs, Midway Airport loses ATA to bankruptcy, and the Cubs and Sox stumble out of the gate.
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm
Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton continue to butt heads on the campaign trail, American and Delta Airlines ground hundreds of planes for hasty inspections, Cook County Board President Todd Stroger's cousin lands a hefty pay hike, beleaguered Motorola splitting into two separate companies, the local housing market remains in a deep freeze, the Cubs and Sox open a brand new season, and the woeful Bulls hike ticket prices.
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News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
A report says Mayor Daley may now have enough aldermen on his side to move the Chicago Children's Museum to Grant Park. But opponents say if that's so, they'll fight it in court. Eddie Arruza talks to the president of the museum and the alderman leading the opposition.
Stateville Shutdown
Governor Rod Blagojevich wants to close the maximum security prison at Stateville near Joliet. Rich Samuels tells us where the prisoners would go and why the plan is controversial.
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm
Governor Blagojevich a popular figure at the Tony Rezko trial, the hot button issue of race was front and center in the presidential campaign again this week, 20 Chicago Public School students murdered already this school year, and Opening Day right around the corner.
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Rezko Trial Update
The government's star witness in the trial of Tony Rezko returned to the stand today. Rich Samuels tells us what Stuart Levine had to say about his relationship with Governor Rod Blagojevich.
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News Analysis with Carol Marin
Senator Barack Obama's impassioned speech in Philadelphia yesterday took on the issue of race. Carol Marin and her panel take a closer look at the speech and the concerns he raised.
Local Politics Update
Governor Blagojevich ducked reporters questions about Tony Rezko today. And state legislators say it's time to make it more difficult for county commissioners to raise taxes. Rich Samuels has details.
The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm
Chicago's new police chief replaces 21 of 25 district commanders, details of Tony Rezko's heavy clout with the Blagojevich administration exposed in court this week, charges of racism in the presidential campaign, ComEd hiking rates again, Chicago wants to give cabbies a gasoline surcharge, the Cubs and Sox season openers just 17 days away, and player mutiny on the Bulls.
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Rezko Corruption Trial
Elizabeth Brackett has the latest from the corruption trial of Tony Rezko, former top fundraiser for Governor Blagojevich.
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Pilobolus
Pilobolus Dance Theatre has earned a reputation as a dance company for people who don't like dance. We speak with the Chicago area dancer who performs around the world with the company of choreographers and dancer-athletes.
Presidential Politics
In Chicago today, presidential candidate Barack Obama reacted to comments by the first woman to run for Vice President. Rich Samuels brings us up to date on the controversy. And a top Chicago supporter of Hillary Clinton adds her dimension to the story.
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State of the GOP
In a bitterly contested special election race, Democrat Bill Foster on Saturday beat Jim Oberweis in the race to finish off former House Speaker Hastert's term. We take a closer look at what this victory means.
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Remembering Gus Giordano
Chicago dance pioneer Gus Giordano died yesterday. We revisit a 2002 conversation our Fawn Ring had with Giordano about his legendary career.
Rezko Corruption Trial
Opening arguments began today in the federal corruption trial of Tony Rezko, the governor's top fundraiser. Elizabeth Brackett brings us the latest.
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Million Dollar Mystery
Rich Samuels takes a look at the mystery school that got the million dollars Governor Blagojevich originally earmarked for Pilgrim Baptist Church.
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The Week in Review
Governor Blagojevich revealed as public official 'A,' controversy over public school closings, Tribune eager to sell Wrigley Field naming rights and county budget deadline looms.
Cook County Board Latest
There were fireworks at the Cook County building as Todd Stroger and Cook County commissioners try to agree on the budget before tomorrow's deadline. Rich Samuels has a live report.
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Governor Blagojevich proposed $40 million in state funds to tear down Cole Hall, the scene of the deadly shooting at Northern Illinois University. Eddie Arruza and his panel of legislators and NIU students weigh in.
Cook County Budget
With a Friday deadline looming, Cook County Commissioners today rejected a proposal to raise the sales tax to balance the 2008 budget. Rich Samuels will update us on the county's fiscal crisis as the possibility of a county government shut down approaches.