We take a look back at 2012 with Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists. It was a year of hard-fought election battles, the teachers’ strike, the scandals, the court sentences and Chicago’s sad sports scene. All that, and much more in The Year in Review.

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists summarize the year in one word.

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In the aftermath of the Connecticut tragedy, the nation's debate over gun ownership has gone from simmering to boiling. We hear from two men with differing -- and passionate -- views on the issue.

We hear what you had to say about Illinois gun laws in tonight's Viewer Mail.

A coalition of public employee unions fight back over efforts to reform the state's drastically underfunded pension system. Paris Schutz has more on what they're looking for.

The veto session ended with several big ticket issues still unresolved. We preview what is expected to be addressed at the beginning of the year.

Wall Street tycoon, Hollywood mogul, notorious womanizer, ambassador, advisor to presidents -- and head of one of America's most prominent political families. We gain new insight into Joseph P. Kennedy.

The defense for Daley nephew Richard Vanecko is furious as the judge on the case steps aside, citing ties to former Mayor Daley. Our Carol Marin has the latest on this explosive case.

In the wake of the Newtown massacre, Gov. Quinn and Mayor Emanuel call for new gun laws in Illinois. Paris Schutz has more on where the law stands, and how it might change.

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists continue their conversation in a web extra video.

We hear what you had to say about the new pension bill pending in Springfield when we read some of our viewer mail.

Ald. Sandi Jackson goes back to work as the Chicago City Council takes up important measures. Paris Schutz has the latest.

The race to replace Jesse Jackson, Jr. intensifies, as two state legislators face criminal charges. Carol Marin and her political roundtable discuss the state of local politics.

A Federal Appeals Court shoots down Illinois' ban on carrying concealed guns in public. Paris Schutz has more on what happens now.