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Iowa Caucus Countdown Presidential candidates make their pitches to win over voters in the final hours before the Iowa caucuses tomorrow. Carol Marin joins us with more, live from Iowa. News Analysis with Eddie Arruza Governor Blagojevich again called legislators into special session today to deal with mass transit funding issues. But is it too little late? Eddie Arruza and his panel take a closer look. Guests: Chris Fusco and Kristen McQueary.
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Bhutto Assassination The assassination of Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto has major implications both inside Pakistan and around the world. We'll look at what's next for Pakistan. Smoke-Free Chicago Illinois' new restrictive smoking ban goes into effect next Tuesday. How are smokers planning to cope? And what effect will it have on local businesses? Elizabeth Brackett has the story. More information and tips on quitting:
The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton in Chicago this week, Mayor Daley apologizes for his son's questionable city contract, travelers brace for holiday gridlock, airport screeners now using psychology tactics, the Chicago Tribune hikes daily paper price to 75 cents as Sam Zell takes over, Chicago Sun-Times staffers worried about potential layoffs, and the Chicago Bears home for the playoffs. Guests
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Daley Criticizes Son's Judgment Mayor Daley today said his son's failure to reveal his interest in a company doing business with the city was a "lapse of judgment". Rich Samuels has the details.
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Gambling Referendum? Should Illinois voters have a say in whether or not gambling is expanded in the state? Lt. Governor Pat Quinn thinks so. Christian Farr tells us why the Lt. Governor thinks a referendum is necessary. News Analysis with Carol Marin Mayor Daley's son, Patrick, invested in a sewer inspection company that did business with the city - and he failed to disclose his ownership as required by law. Carol Marin and her panel take a closer look. Guests: Jay Stewart, Tim Novak and Dick Simpson.
The Week in Review at 7pm The Feds indict one of Governor Blagojevich's top advisors, CTA workers threaten to walk off the job on Monday, former House Speaker Dennis Hastert throws his support behind Jim Oberweis, the state looks into buying Wrigley Field, former Chicago Sun-Times owner Conrad Black sent to jail, Sam Zell's Tribune deal set to close next week, baseball's long-awaited steroids report released, and quarterback Kyle Orton takes the reigns for the Bears. Guests:
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Tax Fraud A top fundraiser for Governor Blagojevich is indicted on tax charges. Christian Farr will have the details. News Analysis with Eddie Arruza The long awaited report on steroid use in professional baseball is out and it's a bombshell. Among those named in the report are former Cubs and White Sox players. Eddie Arruza and his panel look at what it means to the future of the game.
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City Council Update Rich Samuels will bring us the latest from today's City Council meeting. News Analysis with Carol Marin The Cook County Board has until February to pass a balanced budget. But nobody can agree on how to close a $238 million shortfall. Carol Marin will talk to a panel of county commissioners on what their solutions are to the budget impasse.
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Gambling Expansion Illinois House Democrats today proposed a massive expansion of gambling, including a city-owned casino in Chicago. Rich Samuels has details. News Analysis with Carol Marin Oprah was on the stump this weekend for Barack Obama in the early primary states. But will her influence translate into votes? Carol Marin and her panel take a closer look. Guests: Delmarie Cobb, Don Rose and Steve Rhodes.
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Transit Funding Update CTA operating unions are threatening job actions if Springfield continues to delay mass transit funding. Rich Samuels tells us what could happen and when. Presidential Prospects The official start of the process to select a president is less than a month away. Carol Marin just got back from Iowa. She'll tell us what she learned about the presidential prospects.
The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm Mayor Daley picks an outsider to run the Chicago Police Department, charges of racism at the Cook County Board, lawmakers still deadlocked on transit deal, Motorola CEO Ed Zander stepping down, Sears profits plunge, Bears running back Cedric Benson out for the rest of the season, and Chicago lost two familiar names this week, longtime television news anchor John Drury and former congressman Henry Hyde. Guests:
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Any Progress in Springfield? Two weeks ago, Springfield leaders met with Mayor Daley, and the governor said a transit solution could be reached by Thanksgiving. Now one week past the holiday, what progress has been made? Carol Marin brings us a live report from Springfield. Stem Cell Developments Recent news about breakthroughs in stem cell research has some saying the ethical wars are over. But are they? We'll take a look at the new discovery and what it means for medicine.
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Mass Transit Compromise? Will the compromise proposed today by House Democrats end the mass-transit funding crisis? Rich Samuels tells us who's changed their tunes and why. Remembering John Drury Veteran Chicago broadcaster John Drury died yesterday after battling Lou Gehrig's Disease. We'll look back at a 2003 "Chicago Tonight" conversation with Drury.
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News Analysis with Eddie Arruza The internet has become a social gathering place for many people. But a new study has uncovered some surprising facts about where young people go when they're online. Eddie Arruza talks to Northwestern University researcher Eszter Hargittai. Urban Chickens Will the City Council banish live chickens from Chicago's residential neighborhoods? Rich Samuels introduces us to three hens and their owner, all of whom plan to fight City Hall.
 

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