The Week in Review
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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