Chicago Tonight is abbreviated this week for pledge programming. Stroger's Health We'll bring you the latest on the health of Cook County Board President John Stroger, who suffered a stroke yesterday. News Analysis with Carol Marin Carol Marin talks with the Democratic candidates in the hotly contested 6th Congressional District primary. Guests: Tammy Duckworth, Christine Cegelis, and Lindy Scott

Chicago Tonight is abbreviated this week for pledge programming. Corruption Trial Jury deliberations began this morning in the corruption trial of former governor George Ryan and businessman Larry Warner. After nearly six months of listening to the evidence, jurors must decide whether the two men are guilty or innocent on each of the 22 charges against them. Elizabeth Brackett reports.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review Governor Blagojevich finally speaks out on hate commission, GOP gubernatorial candidates take off the gloves, George Ryan's corruption trial coming to an end, a drunken man wanders on to the runway at Midway Airport, Chicago-native Kirby Puckett dies, and did Dusty Baker know about Barry Bonds alleged steroid use? Guests:

News Analysis with Carol Marin Carol Marin will talk with Democratic candidate for governor Edwin Eisendrath. Governor Blagojevich declined our invitation for a joint appearance with Mr. Eisendrath. Firehouse Allegations Mayor Daley today reacted to a new allegation of firehouse sex on city time. and an alderman suggested the remedy is an eight-hour day for firefighters. Rich Samuels has details.

News Analysis We'll introduce you to two Democrats vying to be the state's next treasurer, candidates Alexi Giannoulias and Paul Mangieri.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review Black Panther street sign debate, Governor Blagojevich backs controversial Nation of Islam appointee to state hate crimes board, victim refuses to watch video at rape trial, primary election season heats up, GOP gubernatorial hopeful Jim Oberweis creates headlines with his own headlines, and the never-ending Frank Thomas soap opera. Guests:

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett The competition for listeners among Chicago morning radio shows is fierce, and the advertising dollars at stake are enormous. Elizabeth Brackett's panel includes one of the city's top morning personalities, Q101's Mancow Mueller. Chicago Matters In our Chicago Matters: Valuing Education segment, we'll take a look at Governor Blagojevich's universal pre-school proposal and see what educators have to say about it.

Chemical Plant Watch Senator Barack Obama today claimed millions could die if terrorists launch an attack on Chicago-area chemical plants. Rich Samuels reports on what the junior senator wants Congress to do. News Analysis with Carol Marin The Illinois primaries are in three weeks, and that means campaigns are in full gear. Carol Marin and her panel look at which candidates are on top and which ones will need to amp up their efforts. Guests: Bruce Dold, Paul Green, Bob Crawford.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review The George Ryan corruption trial coming down the stretch, GOP gubernatorial hopefuls pick on Judy Baar Topinka, more traffic violation cameras going up, parts of the Brown Line shut down, and outspoken skater Shani Davis fuels Olympic controversy. Guests:

News Analysis with Carol Marin Former governor George Ryan said today he will not testify at his federal corruption trial. Carol Marin and her panel will discuss how that decision was made and how it will play out.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review County jail break allegedly an inside job, Governor Blagojevich proposes free pre-school, gubernatorial hopefuls hit the air waves, Muslim cartoon controversy comes to campus, the White Sox honored at the White House, and pitchers and catchers report to spring training. Guests:

Lynn Sweet Sun-Times Washington bureau chief brings us the latest scoop on Illinois Senator Barack Obama. News Analysis with Eddie Arruza Grant Park is sometime called Chicago's front yard. But for years it's taken a back seat while Millennium Park got all the attention. Now plans are underway to give the famous lakefront park a makeover. Eddie Arruza and his panel take a look at those plans and whether the city should focus on parks in other communities.

Church Crisis Update Rich Samuels brings us the latest on the priest sex abuse scandal facing the Chicago Archdiocese. News Analysis with Carol Marin Vice President Dick Cheney is finally speaking about last weekend's hunting accident. Carol Marin and her guests look at how the White House has handled this crisis, and how public relations has unraveled for the Chicago Archdiocese, Mayor Daley and Governor Blagojevich.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review Judy Baar Topinka's positive poll numbers, George Ryan poised to take the stand in his corruption trial, Peoples Energy refund contested, McDonald's food fatter than advertised, cancer deaths mark historic decline, and Michigan Avenue musicians silenced. Guests:

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza The city's Hired Truck scandal has netted it's first elected official. City Clerk Jim Laski resigned yesterday amid allegations of taking bribes. Eddie Arruza and his guests (Ald. Isaac Carothers, Ald. Ricardo Munoz, and Greg Hinz) panel provide analysis. And Rich Samuels reports on what the mayor didn't say about the Jim Laski.

News Analysis with Carol Marin Mayor Daley's chief of staff, Ron Huberman, sits down with Carol Marin to talk about what he's done to make city government more accountable. Super Bowl Ads We'll show you which of yesterday's Super Bowl ads have generated the most buzz today at the water cooler - and which should have ended up on the cutting room floor.