The Week in Review with Joel Weisman Congressmen bash BP's Lake Michigan pollution plans, Democrats continue to bicker over the state budget in Springfield, presidential hopefuls Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton trade punches over diplomacy, the sinking real estate market depressing sellers, the 'Chicago Reader' is sold, the Cubs closing fast on the Brewers, and the Bears open training camp. Guests:

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm The Chicago Police Department in the spotlight this week, tales of murder told at the Family Secrets mob trial, Deerfield parents on trial for allegedly permitting fatal teenage drinking party, lawmakers still deadlocked in Springfield, the Chicago Tribune now selling front page ads, and the red hot Cubs acquire a veteran catcher. Guests

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm NBC 5 News fired reporter Amy Jacobson this week after video surfaced showing her in a bathing suit at the home of an interview subject, the CTA threatening to lay off 1,000 transit workers, Blue Line repairs now on the fast track, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and the Chicago Board of Trade deal finalized, the latest chapter of Waukegan's immigration debate sparks economic protests, and the Cubs and Sox begin the second half of the season.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm Rev. Daniel McCormack sentenced to five years for molesting five boys, Senator Barack Obama raises $32 million in just 3 months, state lawmakers still gridlocked over the budget, complaints against Chicago cab drivers soaring, the battle for the Chicago Board of Trade headed toward a climax, Walgreens acquires home care company, and the Cubs still red-hot. Guests:

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman Chicago gun violence continues to claim innocent children, Chicago's rain blocker system criticized, immigration a hot button issue in Waukegan and Carpentersville, the AMA holds their annual meeting here, the red-hot Cubs take on the first-place Brewers, and the Bulls draft Joakim Noah. Guests:

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm The Chicago mob on trial, Cook County Board president Todd Stroger battling prostate cancer, a computer glitch strands United Airlines passengers around the country, video cameras going up on CTA buses, the Cubs trade catcher Michael Barrett, and the Crosstown Classic resumes. Guests:

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman Ald. Ed Burke proposes tax on downtown drivers, CTA officials meet with Governor Blagojevich, Mayor Daley wants parents to pay for their kids graffiti crimes, three new Chicago harbors proposed, Illinois and Chicago tourists arriving in record numbers, the White Sox in a tailspin, and Mike Ditka feuding with Dave Deurson. Guests:

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman Senator Obama riding high in the latest presidential polls, Governor Blagojevich pushes plan to lease the state's lottery again, Chicago's public school death toll reaches 31, we'll take a closer look at the 10 o'clock news wars, the White Sox drop 10 their last 12 games, and the Bears Tank Johnson suspended for half the season. Guests:

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman Feuding Democrats fail to pass a state budget, possible property tax hike hinted by Cook County Board President Todd Stroger, a secret donor gives $100 million to the University of Chicago, Chicago-area foreclosures nearing record levels, and the Cubs and Sox continue to struggle. Guests:

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman Holiday travelers brace for major delays, the CTA threatens massive cuts, the feds subpoena Governor Blagojevich's campaign records, House Speaker Michael Madigan rules out a sales or income tax hike, nine new Chicago City Council members sworn in, and the White Sox offense finally showing signs of life. Guests:

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman Lawmakers betting on new casinos again, Chicago cabbies demand a fare hike, students protest after CTA shooting claims classmate, Brown's Chicken murderer Juan Luna escapes the death penalty, the Bulls eliminated by the Pistons, and the Cubs and Sox battle in the Crosstown Classic. Guests:

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman Former alderman Ed Vrdolyak indicted, Governor Blagojevich's controversial tax plan ripped by lawmakers, a guilty verdict in the Brown's Chicken murder trial, former Chicago Sun-Times publisher David Radler testifies at the Conrad Black trial, and the Bulls facing elimination against the Pistons. Guests:

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman Lawmakers busy in Springfield, Mayor Daley overhauls the police review board, former Governor Jim Thompson testifies at the Conrad Black trial, the downtown immigration march draws 150,000 people, and the Bulls brace for the Pistons. Guests:

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman Obama dodges conflict questions... Tanking local home sales Suburban student arrested for violent essay. And the red hot Bulls try to ice the heat Guests:

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman The Virginia Tech massacre shocks the nation, labor carries the day in Chicago's aldermanic runoff elections, CTA chief Frank Kruesi resigns, Chicago beats L.A. in Olympic showdown, longtime Rosemont mayor Donald Stephens passes away, the Bulls take on the Miami Heat in the playoffs, and Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle throws a no-hitter. Guests:

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman CBS and MSNBC pull the plug on Don Imus, Chicago's aldermanic runoff election on Tuesday, Mayor Daley makes final pitch for the Olympics, public school teachers furious over lost laptops, the Cubs and Sox in action, and the Bulls accused of running up the score for Big Macs. Guests: