Mayor's Proposed Budget A 20-cent-a-pack hike in the city's cigarette tax awaits smokers if Mayor Daley has his way. Rich Samuels briefs us on the mayor's proposed 2006 Chicago budget and tells us why aldermen may not rubber stamp it.

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

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.

Hurricane Rita Update We'll have a live report from Elizabeth Brackett who is in Houston covering the aftermath of Hurricane Rita. News Analysis with Phil Ponce City officials have announced plans to crack down on jaywalkers. Phil Ponce and his panel take a closer look at the embattled pedestrian and other traffic issues. Guests: John McCarron, Joseph Schofer and Siim Soot.

News Analysis with Phil Ponce For years, he's been known as the dogged consumer advocate who was head of the Citizens Utility Board. Now Martin Cohen is shifting positions. Governor Blagojevich named him as the chairman of the Illinois Commerce Commission, the same agency he has battled for more than 20 years. Cohen joins us for a panel discussion about his new job.

Metra Derailment The federal investigation into last Saturday's deadly Metra accident continued today as officials tried to simulate the conditions that led to the crash. Eddie Arruza updates us on what investigators were trying to determine today.

City Council Meeting An impassioned city council meeting today included an unexpected health scare by one of the alderman. News Analysis with Phil Ponce The average tab for heating a home this fall and winter is expected to be $1500. On top of that, gas and electric companies are asking for rate increases. Representatives of People's Energy and ComEd will be here to explain.

This week on Chicago Sunday: On this the 4th anniversary of 9/11 and in the wake of Hurricane Katrina Host Phil Ponce talks with Richard Friedman, President and Chair of the National Strategy Forum – a Chicago-based organization whose mission is to educate the public on critical issues of national security.

Hurricane Katrina Update Gulf coast residents have begun returning to try and salvage some of their belongings from their demolished homes. Elizabeth Brackett returned with one family and tells us what they found.

Hurricane Update More survivors of Hurricane Katrina are reaching Chicago. Rich Samuels takes us to Tinley Park where more than 100 will find shelter for the foreseeable future. South Suburban PADS Agency, 708-754-4357. We'll talk live with Chicago Tribune columnist Mary Schmich, who is in Baton Rouge tonight and has been covering the aftermath of the hurricane in New Orleans and the surrounding area all week.

Hurricane Katrina Update With most of New Orleans under water and hundreds confirmed dead in Louisiana and Mississippi, what can authorities can do to deal with the catastrophe? Bob talks with two experts on what needs to be done and how you can help. How to Help Victims of Hurricane Katrina 1-800-HELP NOW RedCross.org

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett New clean air initiatives were unveiled by city, state and federal authorities today. The hot weather has caused more pollution action alerts this summer. Elizabeth Bracket and her panel will look at the latest methods to clean up our air.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett President Bush again voiced his belief in the soundness of his Iraq war policies at a major address in Utah. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel look at mounting war protests and what that means here in Chicago. Guests: Rich Williamson, Bitta Mostofi, Marilyn Katz, and Wayne Parthun.

This week on Chicago Sunday Host Phil Ponce talks with State Senator Steve Rauschenberger (R – Elgin) about his run for Governor. A rare behind the scenes look at The Lion King. Artbeat correspondent Fawn Ring talks to the local actor cast as the evil lion "Scar" and watches as he transforms himself into the character.

Gas Prices Gas and crude oil prices have reached record highs. We'll talk with the Chicago AAA motor club to get some answers on why we're paying so much and what we can do to bring down our expenses.

The Mayor in the hot seat Chicago's Mayor Daley says he's as eager as anyone to rid City Hall of corruption. Rich Samuels reports on his honor who held his own in a sparring match with reporters today.