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Sox Win Game 3
With a dramatic 14th inning home run by a player a lot of people had never heard of, the Sox are one game away from winning the World Series. Wwe'll set the scene for tonight's huge game. Guests: Tom Shaer, Josh Liss
Mayor Daley's Day
A sleep-deprived Mayor Daley was among the many tired White Sox fans today who are anticipating a World Series championship. Eddie Arruza reports on the city's security preparations if – or when – the south siders clinch.
News Analysis with Phil Ponce
Phil Ponce and his guests talk about the life and legacy of "the mother of the civil rights movement," Rosa Parks, who died last night at age 92. Guests: Timuel Black, Joy Bivins
White Sox Weekend Wins
The magic continues on the south side with another dramatic win for the White Sox. Our pals "The Sportswriters" take a look back at an incredible weekend, and a look ahead to tomorrow's game three in Houston.
Mayoral Sox Fan
Chicago's White Sox fan of record is hoping for a sweep. Rich Samuels has the latest from Mayor Daley.
Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review
White Sox fever grips the city, poll numbers dive for Governor Blagojevich, new Chicago Board of Trade stock soars, Metra hiking fares, and Chicago's parking ticket amnesty program expanded.
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News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
To run or not to run - that's the question facing state treasurer Judy Baar Topinka. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel handicap the Republican gubernatorial field. Guests: Paul Green, Chris Robling
Louis Freeh
Former FBI director Louis Freeh has just written a new book My FBI: Bringing Down the Mafia, investigating Bill Clinton and Waging War on Terror. Phil Ponce talks with him about all of that.
On Chicago Tonight:
The world series in Chicago. That must have been a full moon last night. We'll reassemble our old pals, the sportswriters, for White Sox talk tonight, plus a look back at the 46-year drought, and a look ahead to the series.
Later, Phil Ponce's interview on a wide range of topics, with governor Blagojevich.
And one more thing about the night in 1959 when Jungle Jim Rivera, the Go-Go Sox, and the rest of the city celebrated the White Sox victory that clinched a pennant.
The Blagojevich Archive takes us back to 2005 when Governor Rod Blagojevich appeared on Chicago Tonight for a one-on-one discussion about various topics.
This week on Chicago Sunday:
Coming up Monday on Chicago Tonight, Governor Rod Blagojevich sits down with Phil Ponce to discuss a wide range of issues facing the state. On today's Chicago Sunday, a preview of that interview.
Then, we'll hear from Hershey Felder, star of the new one man show Monsieur Chopin, which just opened at the Royal George Theater. Felder talks to Chicago Sun-Times theater critic and Channel 11 contributor Hedy Weiss.
Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review
The White Sox head to Anaheim after controversial call, Governor Blagojevich's health care plan for kids facing criticism, Chicago's concrete program under fire, Mayor Daley proposes year-round schooling, winter gas bill help for the poor, and the Bears prepare for the Vikings.
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White Sox' Game Two
Bob Sirott reports from U.S. Cellular Field as the White Sox prepare to face the Angels in game two of the American League Championship Series tonight.
Corruption Trial
There was more emotion on the witness stand at the corruption trial of former governor George Ryan. Rich Samuels has the details.
Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review
The latest on the White Sox, the CTA proposes hiking fares to $2, the city council postpones smoking ban, United Airlines lands $3 billion loan, Governor Blagojevich unveils kids health care plan, health officials prepare for bird flu, the Bulls deal Eddie Curry, and the Bears get ready for the Browns.
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White Sox Road to Victory
Unless you've been living under a rock for the past 24 hours, you know by now that the White Sox beat Boston again last night, putting the Sox on the brink of their first playoff series series victory since 1917! Phil Ponce talks to the sports editors of the Sun-Times and Tribune about whether or not it's premature to celebrate just yet.
Corruption Trial Update
Elizabeth Brackett us today's developments in former governor George Ryan's corruption trial.
Another City Hall Shakeup
Mayor Daley reacted today to the resignation of his planning commissioner. Rich Samuels will have the latest on Denise Casalino's exit from City Hall, as well as the mayor's concern about Avian Flu. Click here for transcript of Mayor Daley's comments.
Corruption Trial Update
Elizabeth Brackett tells us about today's developments in former governor George Ryan's corruption trial.
News Analysis with Phil Ponce
There was a downtown pep rally for the White Sox this afternoon. Phil Ponce and his panel preview tomorrow's play-off game against the Red Sox.
St. Ignatius Football Comeback
With the Bears off this week, we'll have the story of a local high school team and their return to the grid iron after a five-decade absence.
Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review
The White Sox clinch the division, George Ryan's kickback trial finally underway, O'Hare expansion gets the green light, a new Ikea opens in Bolingbrook, ComEd claims it may go bankrupt, and an indoor city smoking ban expected to pass.
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News Analysis with Phil Ponce
For the first time in five years, the White Sox are playoff-bound. Phil Ponce and a team of sports journalists look back at how they got here, and then look ahead to the Sox post-season prospects. Guests: Bill Jauss, Tom Shaer, Mike Ferrin.
Corruption Trial Update
The government's star witness Scott Fawell came face-to-face with his former boss George Ryan today in the former governor's corruption trial. Rich Samuels will tell us what happened.