Chicago Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 PM Joel Weisman and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Democrats gearing up for the Democratic National Convention; politicians lining up to replace Illinois Senate President Emil Jones; the Chicago Urban League sues the state over unequal education funding; a controversial rail freight plan has some suburbanites up in arms; the first place Cubs and Sox on a roll; and Bears quarterback Kyle Orton impressive in preseason play. Guests:

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm Chicago's budget woes growing worse every day, Democrats feud at the State Fair, Cardinal George and the Archdiocese settle priest abuse cases for $12.7 million, the Chicago area real estate market still in the deep freeze, Rev. Meeks public school boycott controversy boiling, and the Cubs pennant express continues to roll. Guests:

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm Mayor Daley at the Beijing Olympics, Governor Blagojevich calls lawmakers back to Springfield for yet another special session, Chicago's murder rate on the rise, highway speeding cameras proposed, Bensenville bracing for O'Hare expansion demolition, and the Cubs pulling away from the competition while the Sox cling to first place. Guests:

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm Chicago grappling with a multi-million dollar budget shortfall, John McCain's camp says Barack Obama is playing the race card, Speaker Madigan still refusing to join budget talks with Governor Blagojevich, super rock fest Lollapalooza takes over Grant Park this weekend, and the White Sox land future Hall of Famer Ken Griffey, Jr. Guests:

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm Presidential hopeful Barack Obama touring the Middle East and Europe, Governor Blagojevich's campaign war chest flush with cash, the Chicago Police Department launches a $100 gun buyback program this weekend, more than a hundred red light ticket cameras now up in Chicago, the list of potential Cubs buyers narrowed, legendary baseball writer Jerome Holtzman died this week, and the Cubs and Sox barely clinging on to first place. Guests:

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm Governor Blagojevich offers state troopers to Mayor Daley to help combat the spike in city violence, Chicago aldermen grill the new police chief at City Hall, Rev. Jesse Jackson caught on tape using the "n" word, the CTA wants to remove seats during rush hour, beer giant MillerCoors looking for headquarters here, and the Cubs and Sox kick off the second half of the season. Guests:

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm Rev. Jesse Jackson caught on tape bad-mouthing presidential hopeful Barack Obama, Mayor Daley rips his new police chief behind closed doors, lawmakers still gridlocked over the state budget, the Chicago Tribune slashing 80 newsroom jobs, ticket cameras being mounted on street sweepers, and the Cubs pick up pitching ace Rich Harden. Guests:

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm Mayor Daley blasts the Supreme Court's decision to strike down a handgun ban, presidential hopeful Barack Obama faces the Chicago press this week, the feds have reportedly interviewed Governor Blagojevich on multiple occasions, Bill Daley weighing a gubernatorial run, Chicago Police chief Jody Weis blames an 8-year-old's shooting on his parents, Sam Zell puts the Tribune Tower up for sale, the Bulls draft hometown hero Derrick Rose, and it's round 2 of the Crosstown Classic this weekend. Guests:

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm Severe flooding ravages the Midwest, presidential hopeful Barack Obama changes his stance on acceptable campaign financing, Chicago has the third worst traffic in the country, the Tribune Company in danger of defaulting on their highly leveraged deal, and the Cubs and Sox go head to head at the Crosstown Classic. Have some feedback for us? Let us know! Guests:

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm Speaker Michael Madigan circulates a memo to impeach Governor Blagojevich, the Obama campaign fighting Internet rumors about Michelle Obama, Mayor Daley wins the latest Chicago Children's Museum battle, the CTA's ambitious Block 37 train station plans derailed, the feds investigate Jon Burge torture allegations, Chicago cops ticketing motorists for crosswalk violations, the Bulls hire a new head coach with no coaching experience, and Cubs slugger Alfonso Soriano sidelined for at least six weeks.

Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm Barack Obama claims a historic nomination after the hard fought presidential primary. Hillary Clinton vows to unite the Democratic Party, and goes low key about her vice presidential aspirations. Political dealmaker Tony Rezko is convicted on 16 counts of corruption as the Federal probe inches closer to Governor Blagojevich. Cardinal George removes the controversial but beloved Fr. Pfleger from St. Sabina.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm Presidential hopeful Barack Obama distances himself from the fiery rhetoric of Father Michael Pfleger, Northwestern University students are lukewarm to Mayor Daley as a commencement speaker, the Chicago Children's Museum claims plenty of alternative sites to Grant Park were considered, a CTA train operator blamed for the Green Line derailment this week, former coach Doug Collins close to returning to the Bulls, and the Cubs and Sox both in first-place. Guests:

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm Budget gridlock in Springfield, 15 people charged in Chicago building inspector bribe scheme, shocking video at the R. Kelly trial, American Airlines charging $15 for first checked bag, Chicago gas prices the highest in the nation, the White Sox on an eight-game winning streak, and the Bulls hit the jackpot at the NBA lottery. Guests:

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm The Chicago Children's Museum gets Grant Park green-light from the city Plan Commission, presidential hopeful Barack Obama picks up John Edwards' endorsement, controversial cuisine back on Chicago menus, lack of state funding delays badly-needed street resurfacing, the Cubs back in first-place, and disgruntled Bear Brian Urlacher threatening to boycott mandatory practice. Guests:

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton refuses to bow out, state lawmakers weighing another hefty pay hike, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra finally names Daniel Barenboim's replacement, singer R. Kelly facing child pornography charges, and Bears running back Cedric Benson disputes charges in boating arrest. Guests:

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: