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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:
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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:
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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:
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News Analysis with Carol Marin A group of influential business and sports leaders met with Mayor Daley today, feeding the mounting buzz that Chicago could host the summer Olympic games in 2016. Carol Marin and her panel take a look at the chances. Guests: Marc Ganis, Marilee Stepan Wehman and Robert Baade
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News Analysis with Carol Marin Mayor Daley's former top aide and patronage chief Robert Sorich goes on trial this week along with three other defendants. The feds allege that Sorich gave jobs to people who were unqualified but politically connected. Did the Mayor's Office of Intergovernmental Affairs break the law to cover its tracks? Carol Marin and her panel look at a case that has cast a shadow over the mayor. Guests: Michael Shakman, Thom Serafin and Bob Crawford
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Rep. Bobby Rush Democratic congressman Bobby Rush joins us to give his side of the conflict of interest charges arising from a $1 million donation made by AT&T to his "Rebirth of Englewood" community development center. Money Smart Week It's time to get smart with your money. Chicago Federal Reserve CEO Michael Moskow tells us one free way to do so around Chicagoland during Money Smart Week.
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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review 1,000 Chicago Public School teachers fired, the city prepares for massive immigration rally, Chicago's convention business relegated to third-place status, the Democratic candidate for state treasurer finally explains his family's ties to criminals, and the Bulls give the heat a home-court thumping. Guests:
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Art Show Fiasco The impressario behind Art Chicago won't reveal what almost derailed this year's show - but there's a happy ending for more than 100 exhibitors. Rich Samuels has the latest on a major fiasco in Chicago's art world. Also: Nova Art Fair
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News Analysis with Joel Weisman Is Governor Blagojevich's $10 million stem cell plan just a political ploy? Joel Weisman and his panel of pundits weigh in on the governor's plan and other hot political issues. Guests: Carlos Hernandez Gomez, Paul Green and Bruce Dold.
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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review Lawyers on George Ryan's defense team are laying the groundwork for their appeal. The unsealed court filings reveal lawyers for Ryan furiously tried to oust four other jurors for lying on questionnaires. What's the verdict's political fallout? Mayor Daley and Governor Blagojevich's administrations are each already under investigation. A tradition at the art institute is ending. The Chicago Park District voted to dump the "suggested" admission fee and will begin charging $12 for non-members.
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Condoleezza Rice in Chicago Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was in Chicago today. Rich amuels will be here with her defense of the Bush administration's foreign policy and the critique of Democratic Senator Dick Durbin. News Analysis with Eddie Arruza The jury foreman in the George Ryan federal corruption case is under close scrutiny. Will her past affect Ryan's future? Eddie Arruza and his panel will look at that question and more. Guests: Lori Lightfoot, Terry Sullivan, and Patrick Cotter
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News Analysis with Joel Weisman We'll hear what the candidates for Lieutenant Governor of Illinois have to say about the George Ryan verdict. Guests: Pat Quinn, Joe Birkett, Mike Flannery Stroke Imaging Technology We'll take you inside Northwestern Memorial Hospital for some groundbreaking research for stroke victims.
RYAN VERDICT: GUILTY The verdict is in, and the jury has found former governor George Ryan and lobbyist Larry Warner guilty on all counts. We'll have complete coverage of the trial, including a look at the political and legal ramifications of the verdict. Read the indictment.
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City Hall Scandal Mayor Daley responded today to the latest allegations of City Hall corruption. Rich Samuels has the mayor's remarks, as well as a barrage of reporters' questions the mayor didn't always answer fully. Read the Sorich Santiago Proffer here.
Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review Students at Kennedy high school demand police protection, Reverend James Meeks still weighing a run for governor, Anne Burke named to the state Supreme Court, Mayor Daley's office linked to political hiring by ex-aides, Dan Ryan rehab not yet the nightmare predicted, the city calls for buffer zone at Midway Airport, and baseball officially opens. Guests:
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News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett To run or not to run - that's the question facing Rev. James Meeks. We'll hear from representatives of the Blagojevich and Topinka camps about their early campaign strategies and their thoughts on the wild card in the race for governor. Guests: John McGovern, Doug Scofield, Laura Washington
 

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