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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm Presidential hopeful Barack Obama cuts ties with his controversial pastor, lawmakers weighing an ethics bill banning "pay to play" politics, Governor Blagojevich a featured figure once again at the Rezko trial, former Chicago Public School chief Paul Vallas hints at another gubernatorial run, Wrigley chewing gum bought out by Mars, seat rights may be for sale at Wrigley Field, and the Cubs and Sox battle for first-place. Guests:
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm Senator Barack Obama's controversial pastor finally breaks his silence, Mayor Daley calls an emergency gun summit as a murder rampage erupts in Chicago, new bombshells at the Tony Rezko trial, Cook County Board President Todd Stroger requiring employees sign confidentiality agreements, record gas prices shock motorists, turbulent times at United Airlines, the first-place Cubs red-hot, and the Bears preparing for tomorrow's draft. Guests
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton square off in Philadelphia, another emergency evacuation on the Blue Line, Governor Blagojevich's presidential plans surface at the Rezko trial, Chicago's Olympic bid may be in trouble, Chicago police kill a wild cougar, the Museum of Science and Industry getting a multi-million dollar make-over, the Bulls fire their coach, and Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano injured. Guests:
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm American Airlines grounds thousands of flights for hasty inspections, Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton battle in Indiana, yet another Chicago Public School student murdered, customers fuming over latest ComEd rate hike proposal, Sam Zell considering selling once untouchable Tribune assets, cab drivers say new $1 gas surcharge hardly enough, and the Cubs and Sox back on the winning track. Guests:
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm The star witness at the Tony Rezko corruption trial says Governor Blagojevich knew about a $1.5 million shakedown, the number of Chicago Public School students murdered this school year reaches 22, drivers brace for lengthy Edens Expressway repairs, Midway Airport loses ATA to bankruptcy, and the Cubs and Sox stumble out of the gate. Guests:
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton continue to butt heads on the campaign trail, American and Delta Airlines ground hundreds of planes for hasty inspections, Cook County Board President Todd Stroger's cousin lands a hefty pay hike, beleaguered Motorola splitting into two separate companies, the local housing market remains in a deep freeze, the Cubs and Sox open a brand new season, and the woeful Bulls hike ticket prices. Guests:
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm Governor Blagojevich a popular figure at the Tony Rezko trial, the hot button issue of race was front and center in the presidential campaign again this week, 20 Chicago Public School students murdered already this school year, and Opening Day right around the corner. Guests:
The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm Presidential hopefuls Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton square off at a debate in Texas, Governor Blagojevich lays out lofty budget proposals, Todd Stroger's stalled county budget due next week, Northern Illinois University victims laid to rest, Northwestern University's journalism dean in hot water after using anonymous quotes, and the Bulls trade Ben Wallace. Guests:
The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm Elizabeth Brackett reports from Dekalb with an update on the Northern Illinois University shootings, Presidential hopeful Barack Obama on a delegate roll, Midway Airport for sale, layoffs announced at the Chicago Tribune, Sears cutting 200 jobs, Donald Trump sued by more disgruntled condo buyers, Red Line loop service trimmed, Chicago parking meters put on the block, and spring training opens. Guests:
The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm Presidential hopeful Barack Obama surges on Super Tuesday, new vehicle stickers proposed to help balance the Cook County budget, the Chicago City Council approves a hefty real estate transfer tax as part of the CTA bailout plan, Anita Alvarez is the surprise winner of the Democratic nomination for State's Attorney, the Chicago Sun-Times put on the block this week, United Airlines merger talks heating up again, and the Bulls standing pat as the NBA trade deadline nears. Guests:
The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm Super Tuesday set to shape the race for the White House, we'll take a closer look at the hot local political races, indicted Barack Obama fundraiser Tony Rezko sent to jail this week, Sears dumps its CEO, the real estate market still in a deep freeze here, spring training just two weeks away, and the Bulls season quickly slipping away. Guests:
The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm Former Cook County Board president John Stroger died today, lawmakers finally pass a transit deal, Democratic front-runners Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton get ready for tomorrow's Nevada caucuses, it was another rough week on Wall Street, Oprah Winfrey buying her own television network, United and Delta airlines talking merger again, new Olympic venues will cost Chicago at least $900 million, and Illinois high school athletes facing drug testing. Guests
The Week in Review at 7pm Lawmakers finally close to a transit deal, Senator Hillary Clinton upsets Senator Barack Obama in the New Hampshire primary, the City Council approves new Chicago police superintendent Jody Weis and a $20 million torture settlement in the John Burge case, the Chicago Sun-Times staff and paper shrinking, the stock market off to a rough start in the new year, and the Bulls and Blackhawks mired in last place. Guests
The Week in Review at 7pm Tonight on a special edition of the program we gaze into the 2008 crystal ball. What lies ahead for the city and state in government, politics, business, sports, the arts, and more? Will it be a prosperous, scandalous, or problematic year? Our panel of all-star journalists weigh in on the big stories of the new year. Guests
The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm On this special year-end edition of the program we take a look back at the biggest local stories of 2007 in politics, business, sports, and more. Our panel of all-star journalists weigh in on the past year. Guests
The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton in Chicago this week, Mayor Daley apologizes for his son's questionable city contract, travelers brace for holiday gridlock, airport screeners now using psychology tactics, the Chicago Tribune hikes daily paper price to 75 cents as Sam Zell takes over, Chicago Sun-Times staffers worried about potential layoffs, and the Chicago Bears home for the playoffs. Guests
 

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