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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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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review Get ready for Dan Ryan gridlock, two new jurors appointed in the George Ryan trial, Rev. James Meeks weighing a run for governor, the city council green-lights plans for the nation's tallest building here, new federal regulations could mean higher gas prices, and the Cubs and Sox ready for a brand-new baseball season. Guests:
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Dan Ryan Construction It all begins Friday at midnight - the major reconstruction of the Dan Ryan Expressway. Elizabeth Brackett reports on what's being done — and how to avoid it. Click here for information from IDOT on how to avoid the mess.
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Corruption Trial The corruption trial of former governor George Ryan ...will... continue and jury deliberations ...will... resume tomorrow. Rich Samuels has details on how the judge is proceeding with two alternate jurors.
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News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett The turmoil at the corruption trial of former Illinois Governor George Ryan continued today. Late last week, two jurors were found to have possibly lied about prior arrests on their jury questionnaires. Today, Ryan's lawyers objected to replacing those jurors with alternates. It would mean restarting the deliberations which are now in their third week. Rich Samuels reports on the latest happenings at the federal courthouse. Then Elizabeth Brackett and her panel analyze what the twists in the case might mean for Ryan.
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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review Jury problems in the George Ryan corruption trial, we'll recap Tuesday's election results, Cardinal George apologizes for latest sex abuse revelations, DePaul basketball coach Ray Meyer remembered, and the Cubs and Sox days away from season-opener. Guests:
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George Ryan Trial Jurors in former Governor George Ryan's corruption trial received a stern letter from Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer this morning. It was in response to reports that jurors are having personality conflicts and problems in their deliberations. Rich Samuels will have some insights on why the jury is having troubles. Here is the text of Judge Pallmeyer's letter: "Dear Jurors: You twelve are the jurors selected to decide this case. In your deliberations, I expect you to treat your fellow jurors with dignity and respect.
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On this primary election day, Christian Farr reports live from the Board of Elections on voter turnout and any available early returns. Election Information: Chicago Board of Election Commissioners Cook County Election Department
GOP Gubernatorial Candidates Forum Carol Marin talks with Republican candidates for governor of Illinois in a special forum made possible by the City Club of Chicago.
 

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