Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review Cardinal George removes another priest, United Airlines exits bankruptcy, civil rights icon Coretta Scott King dies, controversial mascot Chief Illiniwek not going away quietly, and the wife of former Chicago Bull Antonio Davis charged with road rage. Guests:
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Comptroller Dan Hynes Yesterday a group of Illinois lawmakers called for new ethics reforms in Springfield. State Comptroller Dan Hynes will be here to talk about this latest effort to bring more integrity to government. News Analysis with Eddie Arruza Six Chicago-area hospitals have performed transplants using human tissue that may have been harvested illegally. Eddie Arruza and his panel explore how this happened and what the risks may be for transplant patients.
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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review Another case of alleged sexual abuse by a priest, Public School officials paint dire budget picture, ComEd set to raise rates, Republicans spar at gubernatorial debate, Oprah Winfrey rips lying author into a million little pieces, and the world-champion White Sox celebrated at Sox Fest. Guests:
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News Analysis with Carol Marin Chicago Public School officials warn of dire budget crisis. A thousand teachers may lose their jobs and class sizes may increase. Carol Marin's panel includes the public schools budget director. Betty Loren-Maltese Update She's been gone for a while but now former Cicero town president Betty Loren-Maltese is back in the news. We'll tell you why she's returning to her new home in California.
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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review Former Chicago Bull Antonio Davis charges into the United Center stands, Governor Blagojevich delivers the State of the State address, Marina Towers condos used in nationwide prostitution ring, Peoples Energy customers getting $100 refunds, United Airlines exiting bankruptcy next month, and the Bears season comes to an abrupt and disappointing end. Guests:
News Analysis with Carol Marin Reputed mob boss, Joey "The Clown" Lombardo, was nabbed by authorities last week after nine months on the lamb. Carol Marin takes a look at the importance of this arrest with her panelists who include Lombardo's attorney, Rick Halprin.
Discounted Fuel for CTA? CTA president Frank Kreusi says he'll meet with Citgo and elected officials tomorrow to try and work out a way to accept Citgo's offer of discounted fuel for the CTA. Yesterday Kreusi rejected the offer which could save the cash-strapped CTA as much as $15 million. Elizabeth Brackett has the latest developments.
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Olympics in Chicago? Mayor Daley is appointing an exploratory committee to look into whether Chicago could host the 2016 Olympics. Eddie Arruza reports on the city's new partnership with the U.S. Olympic Committee and what it could mean. News Analysis with Carol Marin Police Superintendent Phil Cline joined the mayor today in calling for new gun control laws. The superintendent will be here to give Carol Marin an update on the city's fight against crime.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett A Chicago institution is shutting its doors. Elizabeth Brackett and a panel of foodies reflect on the loss of the Berghoff restaurant and what it means to the city. Artbeat Many people think street musicians are a colorful part of urban life. Fawn Ring will tell you about one alderman who's singing a different tune.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett U.S. Representative Luis Gutierrez recently made headlines when he floated the idea of running for mayor. The congressman is here tonight to talk about his political aspirations and give us his perspective on this past year in Washington. Chicago Stories Rich Samuels tells us how a Chicago school girl helped create a revolution in radio advertising.
Plans for Peotone Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan releases opinions regarding plans to build the Abraham Lincoln National Airport in Peotone. Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. joins us to share his remarks on the issue. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett The Muslim American Society's annual convention kicked off in Chicago today. What issues are American Muslims most concerned about as we approach 2006? Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take a look.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Minority investors are steaming after the Illinois Gaminig Board revokes the Emerald Casino License. Elizabeth Brackett talks with two of the investors, Chaz Ebert and Shaun Gayle. End of the Streak The streak ends for the Sun-Times' youth-oriented tabloid, Red Streak. Sun-Times publisher John Cruickshank will be here to talk about this and other issues facing the newspaper.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett The FBI and the Bears: An investigation looks into a brawl between two Chicago Bears team members that broke out after a visit to an FBI shooting range. The Ice Harvest The Ice Harvest is the new movie starring John Cusack, directed by Harold Ramis. Cusack and Ramis sit down with Bob for a closer look at the darkly ironic story about a mob lawyer who steals from his employer.
News Analysis with Phil Ponce The advocacy group Preservation Chicago just announced that the entire neighborhood of Pilsen is one of the seven most threatened historic places in the city, since entire blocks of historic buildings are being torn down for newer more upscale homes. Phil Ponce talks to Ald. Danny Solis, who represents Pilsen, about his efforts to have the state designate the neighborhood a historic landmark district.
News Analysis with Phil Ponce Judy Baar Topinka is eyeing the governor's mansion. Phil Ponce and his panel of political pundits assess her chances. Guests: Craig Dellimore, Greg Hinz and Carlos Hernandez Gomez Terry Hillard Chicago's former police superintendent Terry Hillard has written a new book, Chicago Police: An Inside View. We'll talk to him about his work, his legacy and the city's changing crime numbers.
This week on Chicago Sunday: Former FBI director Louis Freeh has just written a new book entitled My FBI. He sits down with Phil Ponce and talks about investigating Bill Clinton and fighting terrorism and the mafia. Then, the White Sox of 1917 were the last Chicago ball club to win the World Series. In our Chicago Stories segment Rich Samuels takes a close look at the team many hope will be surpassed by the White Sox of 2005.
 

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