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Chicago Training Center
News Analysis with Carol Marin
The governor has called the General Assembly back to Springfield for a two-day special session starting Wednesday to address state budget and funding issues. Carol Marin and her panel take a look at the challenges lawmakers will face.
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The Second City
Paul Sills
Governor Update
Governor Blagojevich doubts legislators will plug a $2 billion hole in the state's proposed budget by a July 9 deadline. Rich Samuels brings us up to date on the budget crisis.
O'Hare Flight Caps
The FAA today says the days of caps on hourly landings at O'Hare Airport are numbered. Rich Samuels tells us why and brings us up-to-date on the O'Hare expansion.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled last week that detainees held in Guatanamo Bay have rights under the U.S. constitution. Carol Marin and her panel examine what the ruling means.
Chicago Tonight is abbreviated this week to bring you special pledge programming.
Springfield Update
Governor Blagojevich says the budget passed by the General Assembly is "out of whack" and unconstitutional. Rich Samuels tells us what the governor hopes happens next.
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Budget & Blagojevich
Governor Blagojevich called on legislators to pass his $35 billion capital improvement plan sooner rather than later. Rich Samuels brings us up to date as deadlines approach in Springfield.
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News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
A new adoption study finds that legislation requiring 'colorblind' placement of minority youngsters should be changed. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel weigh in on the debate.
Governor Blagojevich
Boos greeted governor Rod Blagojevich this morning at an appearance in Chicago. Rich Samuels will tell us what the governor had to say about his LaSalle Street reception—and other indications of his unpopularity.
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Rezko Corruption Trial
The trial of political fundraiser Tony Rezko is drawing to a close, with both sides preparing for closing arguments. Rich Samuels brings us the latest.
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Chicago Children's Museum
Opponents of the Chicago Children's Museum's proposed move to Grant Park have organized. Eddie Arruza has details of the coalition and petition drive.
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Rev. Jeremiah Wright
Reverend Jeremiah Wright continued to speak publicly today in response to what he called an unfair portrayal of his sermons. Our Carol Marin was at his speech in Detroit yesterday and she joins us with more.
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Wrigley Sale
Wrigley says it's ready to be gobbled up by Mars. Rich Samuels tells us what this means for Chicago and the global sweet-tooth.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
With six weeks left to go in the current legislature, how much have Illinois' lawmakers and the governor accomplished and what do they have left to do? Carol Marin and her panel check in on the state of state government.
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Chicago Children's Museum
The battle over the proposed move of the Chicago Children's Museum to Grant Park heated up today. Rich Samuels brings us up-to-date on some high-profile endorsements of the plan.
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News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Should citizens of Illinois have the right to recall the governor or other statewide officials if they are deemed to be non-performing? Elizabeth Brackett and her panel debate the pros and cons.
Rezko Trial Update
Rich Samuels has the latest from the corruption trial of top political fundraiser Tony Rezko.
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News Analysis with Carol Marin
Another Chicago Public School student was killed over the weekend as a result of gun violence. That's the 20th student killed violently since the beginning of the school year. Carol Marin talks to a panel of people who are on the front lines of finding a solution to this problem.
Iraq Milestone
Chicagoans reflect on the 4000th U.S. military death in Iraq. Rich Samuels has details.
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Go to 2040
An estimated 2.8 million people will move to the northeast region of Illinois over the next 30 years. One agency is launching a new campaign, "Go to 2040," to develop a plan for how the region can accommodate this growth.
Local Politics Update
Governor Blagojevich ducked reporters questions about Tony Rezko today. And state legislators say it's time to make it more difficult for county commissioners to raise taxes. Rich Samuels has details.