The Week in Review with Joel Weisman The Bears ready to rumble on Sunday, Senator Barack Obama draws an apology for alleged racial comments by Senator Joe Biden, three new casinos proposed, Governor Blagojevich moving ahead with plans to sell the state's lottery, and billionaire investor Carol Icahn takes a major stake in Motorola. Guests:

Eye on Iowa Hillary Clinton made some unexpected news while she was in Iowa. And Barack Obama will make his rounds in that state shortly. Chicago Sun-Times columnist Lynn Sweet has been on the trail and stops by our studios to talk presidential politics.

News Analysis with Carol Marin He may be Chicago's most powerful politician that no one recognizes. Carol Marin sits down with William Daley, the brother of the mayor, advisor to Sen. Barack Obama, and former Secretary of the Commerce Department under Bill Clinton.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman Super Bowl fever grips Chicago, Senator Barack Obama backing Mayor Daley's re-election campaign, more outrage over Cook County Board President Todd Stroger's painful budget cuts, Chicago's Olympic plans unveiled, and Rupert Murdoch reportedly interested in Tribune Company assets. Guests:

Olympic Dreams Chicago's Olympic committee unveils its plans to host the 2016 games. The temporary stadium has shrunk in size, but the estimated costs have risen. Christian Farr will talk about the changes and what they mean for the city.

Bears Alumni Club They proved the critics wrong and now the NFC Champion Bears are headed to the Super Bowl. Our panel of Bears experts talk about last night's stomping of the Saints. Plus, Elizabeth Brackett tells us what Lovie Smith had to say at today's Bears press conference. Guests: Emery Moorehead, Mike Adamle and Mike Mulligan

The Week in Review Senator Barack Obama forms a presidential exploratory committee, Cook County Board President Todd Stroger unveils his $3 billion budget, Donald Trump renegotiates discount condo deals here, Chicago "Dream Girl" Jennifer Hudson wins a Golden Globe, the popular Body Worlds exhibit returns to the Museum of Science and Industry, and the Bears just one win away from the Super Bowl. Guests:

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Sen. Barack Obama took a giant step toward running for the White House today when he formed a presidential exploratory committee. Guests: David Axelrod, Bruce Dold, Laura Washington

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Ald. Arenda Troutman, who was charged this week with bribery, spoke out this morning at the first Chicago City Council meeting of 2007. Rich Samuels brings us the highlights of her raucous press conference. In light of those allegations against Ald. Troutman, one question raised is, do Chicago's aldermen have too much power over what does or does not get built in their wards? Elizabeth Brackett and her panel will take a look. Guests: Tom Durkin, Jay Stewart, Chris Gair

News Analysis with Carol Marin Sen. Barack Obama is making waves with a topless Hawaiian beach photo. We'll talk to his political consultant, David Axelrod, about it and about Obama's likely run for the White House.

County Budget Crisis With a budget deficit of $500 million looming, Cook County Commissioner Forrest Claypool announced his plan today for cutting the county's budget. His plan is in stark contrast to President Todd Stroger's plan for dealing with the deficit. Commissioner Claypool and Republican commissioner Peter Silvestri will give us more details on both plans.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman At 7:00 pm we present our special 2006 year-end edition of the Week in Review. It was a tough year for corrupt politicians, a banner year for Senator Barack Obama, a big year in business, a super year for the Bears, a year packed with news. Guests:

Remembering President Ford President Ford is often credited with helping to "heal" the country in the wake of Watergate. We'll look at some specific steps he took, including his appointment of a prominent Chicagoan. Guest: David Strauss

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman Travelers brace for holiday traffic, Mayor Daley reportedly supporting a potential presidential run by Senator Barack Obama, Congressman Jackson's wife, Sandi, officially running for alderman, holiday sales slower than expected, and the Bears sticking by Tank Johnson. Guests:

News Analysis with Carol Marin William "Dock" Walls and Dorothy Brown both hope to unseat Mayor Daley in the coming election. Carol Marin sits down with both of them tonight in our studios. From the Vault It was 30 years ago today that Mayor Richard J. Daley died, ending an era in Chicago politics. We'll go to our WTTW Vault and re-live Channel 11's coverage of that day.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman Mayor Daley running again, Senator Barack Obama in New Hampshire, United Airlines talks merger with Continental, Macy's reaching out to lost Marshall Field's customers, Evanston High School parents outraged over activity fees, and the Bears Tank Johnson facing gun charges. Guests: