News Analysis with Eddie Arruza Could Senator Barack Obama be a presidential candidate in 2008? He continues to say "no," but there are indications that suggest "maybe." Eddie Arruza and his panelists take a look at the Obama factor and the political climate leading up to the midterm elections. Guests: Melissa Harris Lacewell, Eric Zorn, John Cox John Dean Elizabeth Brackett talks to key Watergate figure John Dean about his latest book, Conservatives Without Conscience.

Cook County Democratic Committee Meeting It's official - Cook County Democratic committeemen elected Todd Stroger to succeed his father on the November ballot. Rich Samuels will bring us up to date on the race for president of the Cook County Board of Commissioners. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Chicago public school students are having historic success, according to the latest test scores. But are the results skewed? Elizabeth Brackett and her panel, including Chicago Public Schools CEO Arne Duncan, take a closer look.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review Blue Line chaos, Todd Stroger lines up the votes to replace his dad, Mayor Daley claims he should have known more about city hiring abuses, Sears vice-chairman Alan Lacy steps down, Peoples Energy sold, and Ozzie Guillen secures home field advantage for the World Series. Guests:

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Surprising details about Chicago's 2016 Olympic bid are revealed. Will two separate stadiums for opening and closing ceremonies fly with the International Olympic Committee?

CTA Fire Update Mayor Daley has words of praise for emergency workers and passengers following yesterday's accident on the CTA Blue Line. One day later, both federal and local investigators are trying to figure out what caused the derailment. Christian Farr will have more on the investigation.

Race for Governor Republican candidate for governor Judy Baar Topinka accuses Governor Rod Blagojevich of not following state law when it comes to hiring veterans. Eddie Arruza will report on what each side had to say. News Analysis with Carol Marin DuPage County resident Judy Sirko is one of the growing ranks of what experts call "deep poverty." We'll meet her and talk to the Chicago Tribune reporter who told her story.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review Mayor Daley's former patronage chief guilty, Cook County Commissioner Bobbie Steele the front-runner to replace ailing John Stroger, Governor Blagojevich's own inspector general rips the state hiring process, Chicago foreclosures on the rise, the Bulls revamp their line-up, and Cubs skipper Dusty Baker on the hot seat. Guests:

Sorich Verdict The verdict in the Robert Sorich trial is in. Rich Samuels brings us the latest from the federal building. What will it mean for the Daley administration and the city's hiring process? Eddie Arruza and his panel will take a look at the political implications.

Cook County Board Update Correspondent Christian Farr has the latest on the saga of the Cook County Board, now that President Stroger has submitted a signed letter of resignation, clearing the way for the Cook County Democrats to choose a new candidate.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review John Stroger anoints his son as his replacement, Senator Barack Obama opines on mixing religion and politics, a proposal to ban trans fats in the city council, the Taste of Chicago opens, Rev. Meeks demands state probe of poor performing teachers, Northwestern University football coach Randy Walker dies suddenly, and the Cubs and Sox clash at the Crosstown Classic. Guests:

Jay Mariotti White Sox manager, Ozzie Guillen, made national headlines last week when he used a gay slur in referring to Chicago Sun-Times sports columnist Jay Mariotti. The outburst drew Guillen a fine from major league baseball and a trip to sensitivity training. Now, Mariotti says the slur is the latest in a long series of abuses he's endured from the Sox organization. And he says his own employer, The Sun-Times, has done nothing over the years to back him up. Phil Talks to Jay Mariotti tonight.

Olympic Hopeful Rich Samuels tells us Mayor Daley's latest efforts to bring the 2016 Olympics to Chicago.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review Boardroom brawl at the Tribune, Mayor Daley balks at Wal-Mart wage ordinance, the latest on the Robert Sorich corruption trial, former Chicago city clerk James Laski sentenced, Daniel Barenboim's farewell concert the hottest ticket in town, the White Sox rough up the Rangers, and another Bears player complains about his contract. Guests:

Chicago Tonight is abbreviated tonight due to pledge. Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review New curfew crackdown punishes parents, maximum tax hike for public schools again, an attempt to oust John Stroger fails, Governor Blagojevich airs new negative commercials, Midway airport lands federal safety dollars, and the White Sox battle for first-place. Guests:

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review Governor Blagojevich wants to sell or lease the state lottery to fund education, motorists brace for Memorial Day traffic, the new King Tut exhibit opens, John Stroger's Republican opponent demands health update, Greg Maddux and the Cubs imploding, and the Bulls big winners in the NBA draft. Guests:

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review Northwestern University hazing pictures posted on the Internet, Governor Blagojevich allegedly keeping a clout list, stories of political favoritism at the Robert Sorich trial, O'Hare expansion in a holding pattern, zoo and museum tax hike urged, and the Cubs and Sox battle in the Crosstown Classic. Guests: