News Analysis with Eddie Arruza Rev. Jesse Jackson went to the Middle East to try to free the Israeli soldiers whose kidnapping sparked the latest war. Now he's back in town and Eddie Arruza will talk with him for the latest on his efforts. Lake Conservation Rapidly growing communities are taking more and more water out of the Great Lakes. Elizabeth Brackett looks at the impact that's having on the world's largest fresh water system and at what needs to be done for the Great Lakes to stay healthy for future generations.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review Mayoral candidates lining up, Mayor Daley still coy about his election plans, the changing face of State Street, AT&T hiking phone rates, Chicago Public Schools set to open next week, the White Sox nab wild-card lead, and Bears QB Rex Grossman finally finds the end zone. Guests:

News Analysis with Carol Marin It appears Mayor Richard Daley is ready to run for reelection next year although he's yet to say so officially. Chicago Housing Authority Chief Terry Peterson announced today that he's taking a leave of absence to run Mayor Daley's re-election campaign. Carol Marin and her panel raise the curtain on the race for mayor. Guests: Cliff Kelley, WVON radio; Laura Washington, Chicago Sun-Times; Carlos Hernandez Gomez, CLTV.

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza Can a Chicago casino begin to solve the state's school funding problems? Republican candidate for governor Judy Baar Topinka thinks so. Her opponent does not. Eddie Arruza and his panel look at gambling as a source for education funding in Illinois. Guests: Bruce Dold, Ralph Martire, Doug Dobmeyer

Topinka Plan Republican candidate for Governor Judy Baar Topinka unveils a major school funding plan but her democratic opponent says her numbers don't add up. Eddie Arruza will have details.

Cook County Debrief Will Cook County join the city in getting a federal monitor overseeing its hiring practices? That's what Republican candidate for Cook County Board President is demanding. Eddie Arruza will have the latest on alleged patronage hiring at the county level. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Mayor Daley weighs in on the city ban on foie gras. Elizabeth Brackett's panel includes the alderman who proposed the ban. Guests: Ald. Joseph Moore, Chris Robling, Paul Green

Obama in Africa Illinois' U.S. Senator Barack Obama has visited Nelson Mandela's prison cell. We'll be joined on the phone by Sun-Times reporter Lynn Sweet, who is in South Africa, travelling with the senator on his journey through the continent.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review Democrats bicker at state fair, deportation battle at local church, former alderman Ed Vrdolyak targeted by the feds, downtown condo sales tank, statewide ACT scores on the rise, more than 10,000 public school kids homeless, the Sox get ready for the Twins, and the PGA championship tees off at Medinah. Guests:

Durbin & Obama In a speech before AFSCME today, Sen. Barack Obama, sounding very much like a presidential candidate, blasted the Bush administration for fostering a society in which everyone is out for themselves. Sen. Dick Durbin also addressed the delegates, attacking the Bush administration for its handling of the Iraq war and Hurricane Katrina. Elizabeth Brackett reports.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review A heat wave and severe storms batter Chicago, Target balks at big-box ordinance, a new push for a property tax cap, work finally starts on Block 37, Bobbie Steele takes over the Cook County Board, Mayor Daley in a war of words with Rev. Meeks, and the Cubs trade future Hall of Famer Greg Maddux. Guests:

Big Box Consequences Target is threatening to pull out of a south side development if the mayor doesn't veto the "big box" ordinance. Rich Samuels reports on today's developments.

Update on Cardinal George's Health Cardinal Francis received good news from his pathologist today in the wake of his surgery last week. Rich Samuels tells us why the Cardinal's doctors are now calling him a "cancer survivor" rather than a "cancer victim".

City Council Update It's decision day at the Chicago City Council as aldermen vote on the controversial "big box" ordinance. Rich Samuels reports.

City Council Update Rich Samuels reports on some controversial matters coming up in tomorrow's city council meeting, including the big box ordinance and aldermanic raises. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett The Emerald Ash Borer has now spread to ash trees in Evanston. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel have the latest news on what's being done to stop the unwelcome insect.

Racetrack Deaths The 18th horse of the racing season has had to be euthanized at Arlington Park. Why are so many horses breaking down? Arlington Park board chairman Richard Duchossois says the track is doing everything in its power to find out. Elizabeth Brackett reports.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review Police brutality report finally released, Democratic committeemen select Todd Stroger to replace his ailing dad, Senator Obama visits Iowa, big retailers organize against city wage demands, Oak Park changes stance on plus-size retailer, and the White Sox lose first-place showdown. Guests: