The Week in Review at 7pm The bad blood between Governor Blagojevich and Michael Madigan was boiling again this week, Mayor Daley holds a downtown rally for CTA funding, we'll take a closer look at the wild real estate market, a new study says a quarter of Illinoisans are obese, the Cubs battling to stay in first-place, and Bears rookie Greg Olsen injured in preseason loss to the Browns. Guests:

Governor's Health Plan Governor Blagojevich began his promised expansion of health-care coverage today — without legislative approval. Rich Samuels has the details.

Gun Shop Protest Rev. Michael Pfleger and Rev. Jesse Jackson marched on a suburban weapons manufacturer today. Rich Samuels brings us both sides of that story. News Analysis with Eddie Arruza The ongoing feud between Governor Blagojevich and House Speaker Michael Madigan escalated today. Blagojevich is suing Madigan over special budget sessions. Eddie Arruza and his panel have the latest.

Gonzales Resigns Attorney General Alberto Gonzales resigned today. We'll talk with constitutional scholar Robert Bennett about the circumstances surrounding the justice department.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm Severe weather rips though Illinois and wreaks havoc, former Governor George Ryan's appeal rejected, BP backs off of their Lake Michigan pollution plans, Governor Blagojevich finally approves the state budget, Mayor Daley wants city workers to take an unpaid day off, the Cubs claw their way into first-place, and Bears QB Rex Grossman trying to get a hold of his fumbling problem. Guests:

Budget Approved? Governor Blagojevich today made good on his promise of last week by cutting almost half a billion dollars out of the budget approved by the Illinois General Assembly. Rich Samuels has the latest chapter in the state budget saga. News Analysis with Eddie Arruza Is BP crying uncle? The oil and gas company announced today that they will not dump more waste into Lake Michigan. But is it enough to satisfy environmentalists? Eddie Arruza and his panel take a closer look.

Ryan Appeal Former governor Jim Thompson was back in court today on behalf of former governor George Ryan. Rich Samuels brings us the latest from the federal building. News Analysis with Carol Marin The nation's credit crunch is affecting everything from home foreclosures in Illinois to the Chicago Tribune's credit rating. Carol Marin and her panel take a look at the local news making headlines in the business world. Guests: Michael Arndt, Robert Stein

George Ryan Appeal Rejected It was a roller coaster of a day for former Illinois Governor George Ryan as a federal appeals court upheld his conviction on corruption charges and ordered him to prison. Later in the day the court said he could stay out of jail pending another appeal. Eddie Arruza reports on the defense strategy. Then Elizabeth Brackett and her panel analyze today's ruling and why a dissenting opinion could be Ryan's last hope. Guests: Greg Hinz, Diantha Parker, Jeff Stone, Zach Fardon

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman Governor Blagojevich does an end run around House Speaker Michael Madigan to fund healthcare, church immigrant Elvira Arellano heading to Washington, Congressman Hastert retiring while Congressman Gutierrez decides to run again, the Illinois tollway letting cheats off the hook, the CTA bracing for doomsday budget cuts, the Cubs sign pitching ace Carlos Zambrano to a 5-year, $91.5 million contract, and the Bears get ready for a Super Bowl rematch against the Colts. Guests:

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Mayor Daley appointed a new Chief Environmental Officer today. Elizabeth Brackett finds out what Sadhu Johnston's grand (and green) vision for Chicago is. Black Harvest Film Festival The 13th Annual Black Harvest Film Festival runs all this month. The festival's director joins us for a preview of some of the films sparking the most conversation, and this year's line-up of Chicago-based films.

Budget Woes Continue The state budget is finally in the hands of the governor. The question now is, will he sign it or veto it? We'll get the latest budget news with a live report from Sun-Times reporter Dave McKinney in Springfield. News Analysis with Carol Marin The "family secrets" mob trial shifts to the defense today. Joey "the Clown" Lombardo's attorney claims his client is a "hustler not a gangster." Former U.S. Attorney Patrick Collins and law professor Len Cavise join Carol Marin.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm Bruising budget battle in Springfield, Democratic presidential hopefuls spar at Soldier Field debate, Mayor Daley strikes a 10-year labor deal with unions, a police shooting sparks outrage in the Lawndale community, the CTA unveils a scaled-down doomsday scenario, and Cubs All-Star Alfonso Soriano injured. Guests:

State Budget Impasse Continues As the 10-week-old budget stalemate continues in Springfield, voter discontent is on the rise. Lieutenant Governor Pat Quinn joins us to talk about a resolution introduced Monday to institute recall elections here in Illinois. We'll also hear how CTA president Ron Huberman and AFSCME's Roberta Lynch are dealing with the prolonged budget impasse and find out how their worst-case scenarios could affect you.

Daley's Deal with Unions On a hot day Mayor Daley announced a cool deal with 33 labor unions doing business with Chicago. Rich Samuels brings us up to date. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett The federal government says Chicago-area coal-fired power plants are breaking the rules and putting too much pollution into the air. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel discuss the environmental and health consequences to the city. Guests: Ann Alexander, Joel Africk

State Budget Impasse Governor Blagojevich and Dan Hynes disagree whether paychecks will be sent out if no budget is in place by Wednesday. Rich Samuels tells us why the governor and state comptroller are at odds. Then Carol Marin and her panel assess the odds of the governor and legislators reaching a budget compromise before a government shutdown. Guests: Jim Tobin, Laurence Msall, Ralph Martire

BP Boycott Outraged over BP's plans to dump pollutants into Lake Michigan, Ald. Edward Burke is calling for a city government and consumer boycott of the giant oil company. Elizabeth Brackett will have details.