Mayor Daley Round-Up Mayor Daley delivered an impassioned plea to BP Amoco today and chided the SunTimes for trying to pit him against the Rev. Al Sharpton. Rich Samuels shows us Chicago's mayor at the height of his eloquence. News Analysis with Carol Marin Rev. Al Sharpton and Jeri Wright, the head of his new local office, join Carol Marin to talk about their new civil rights mission in Chicago.

Cook County Round-Up From the county building today come strong hints of a tax increase next year. Rich Samuels has the latest on that, and on allegations of racism in the Cook County State's Attorney's office. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Mayor Daley's announcement about a $200 million city budget shortfall caught some by surprise. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel of aldermen take a look at what the shortfall might mean for city residents. Guests: Ald. Bernard Stone, Ald. Howard Brookins, Ald. George Cardenas

Mayors Against BP Dumping Congressman Mark Kirk gathered North Shore mayors together today to again blast BP's plan to dump industrial waste into Lake Michigan. Is BP's plan safe, as the EPA claims? Or should the dumping be prohibited? Elizabeth Brackett reports.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman Congressmen bash BP's Lake Michigan pollution plans, Democrats continue to bicker over the state budget in Springfield, presidential hopefuls Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton trade punches over diplomacy, the sinking real estate market depressing sellers, the 'Chicago Reader' is sold, the Cubs closing fast on the Brewers, and the Bears open training camp. Guests:

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett As Democrats continue to bicker over the state budget, what's going through the minds of Republican lawmakers? Elizabeth Brackett talks to Senate Minority Leader Frank Watson and House Minority Leader Tom Cross from Springfield. YouTube Debate Questions for the Democratic presidential debate last night came from the website, YouTube. We'll see how well the candidates fared. Guest: John McIntyre, RealClearPolitics.com

Budget Impasse Can Governor Blagojevich and Illinois legislators agree on a budget by the July 31, or will state government have to shut down? Rich Samuels has the latest on the budget crisis. News Analysis with Carol Marin A Lake County jury this past weekend convicted Deerfield parents Jeff and Sara Hutsell for allowing teenage drinking in their home. Carol Marin and her panel explore the issue of parental responsibility and teen drinking.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm The Chicago Police Department in the spotlight this week, tales of murder told at the Family Secrets mob trial, Deerfield parents on trial for allegedly permitting fatal teenage drinking party, lawmakers still deadlocked in Springfield, the Chicago Tribune now selling front page ads, and the red hot Cubs acquire a veteran catcher. Guests

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza The Illinois General Assembly is now in its seventh week of overtime and there's still no state budget in sight. Eddie Arruza talks with Senate President Emil Jones about the stalemate and a possible hike in the state income tax. City Council Update The Chicago Police Department's newly-reformed Office of Professional Standards has its first chief administrator. Rich Samuels tells us about her and why some say today's OPS ordinance didn't go far enough.

For information on the Cuban art exhibit at Havana Gallery, click here Mayor Daley Speaks Out Mayor Daley denies charges he failed to invite two recently deposed aldermen to today's dedication of the new Kennedy-King College campus. Rich Samuels has the latest on that and other questions of interest the mayor fielded this morning.

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza Glaxo-Smith-Kline's new cancer drug has received rave reviews from patients and from Wall Street since its release in March. But two local oncologists question the instructions that come with the drug's labelling. Eddie Arruza and his panel will explore what this means for cancer patients. Guests: Dr. Mark Ratain, Dr. Ezra Cohen

House Speaker Michael Madigan There's an extraordinary battle of wills playing out in Springfield between House Speaker Michael Madigan and Governor Blagojevich over the state budget. Speaker Madigan gives us an update live from Springfield.

News Analysis with Carol Marin The Illinois legislature continued its budget battle over the weekend with no let-up in the bitterness between Governor Blagojevich and House Speaker Michael Madigan. Carol Marin and her panel take a look at the latest. Guests: Judy Baar Topinka, Roland Burris

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm Rev. Daniel McCormack sentenced to five years for molesting five boys, Senator Barack Obama raises $32 million in just 3 months, state lawmakers still gridlocked over the budget, complaints against Chicago cab drivers soaring, the battle for the Chicago Board of Trade headed toward a climax, Walgreens acquires home care company, and the Cubs still red-hot. Guests:

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza The budget impasse in Springfield continues with political volleys flying between Governor Blagojevich and the Illinois General Assembly. Eddie Arruza and his panel take a look at what the bickering means for the taxpayers. Guests: Paul Green, Greg Hinz, Bruce Dold Johnny Frigo Chicago music legend Johnny Frigo died yesterday at the age of 90. We'll show you how Johnny not only kept up with Doc Severinsen, but matched wits with the king of late night television.

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza Why is a Republican Illinois legislator appearing in an ad for Sen. Barack Obama when he says he's supporting John McCain? Eddie Arruza will ask State Senator Kirk Dillard that question, and look at other Republicans who are leaning a bit more Democratic these days. Darwin Exhibit How much do you know about Charles Darwin? A new exhibit at Chicago's Field Museum sheds light not just on the science of evolution, but on the man who introduced the world to the theory.

CTA Crisis Averted? Mayor Daley today announced an historic five-year pact between the CTA and its operating unions. Will this help the CTA avoid its worst-case scenario cutbacks and fare increases? Rich Samuels has details.