The Week in Review
The Week in Review with Joel Weisman
Senator Barack Obama raises $25 million for presidential run, Chicago Police Superintendent Phil Cline announces retirement, Sam Zell buys the Tribune Company, Brown Line repairs begin, and the Cubs and Sox open a new season.
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman
Another alleged beating by Chicago cops caught on tape, United Airlines unions furious over huge executive pay day, billionaire investor Sam Zell reportedly close to buying the Tribune Company, the latest version of the Chicago Spire unveiled, the Brown's Chicken mass murder trial finally underway, and the Cubs and Sox open a new season Monday.
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The Week in Review
A savage beating by an off-duty Chicago cop caught on video, Mayor Daley's former aide indicted on hiring fraud charges, 4,000 anti-war protesters march downtown, Airbus lands their brand-new double-decker jet at O'Hare, Blue Line repairs could cost $100 million and take 3 years to complete, and the Cubs and Sox can't wait for Opening Day.
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman
The Bears Tank Johnson jailed, Chicago's postal service the worst in the nation, the City Council approves Olympic guarantee, Curie High School principal fights dismissal, media mogul Conrad Black on trial here, and the Cubs and Sox set to open a new season in just a couple of weeks.
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman
Senator Barack Obama's questionable stock deals, Governor Blagojevich's pricey budget proposal, Chicago greets the Olympic selection committee, elementary test scores soar after testing procedures changed, the Bears trade Thomas Jones, and the Big Ten tournament tips off at the United Center.
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman
Mayor Daley cruises to easy victory, radical change in the City Council, drivers brace for Dan Ryan gridlock, Lovie Smith signs contract extension, and Ron Santo snubbed for Hall of Fame.
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman
Mayor Daley's campaign in overdrive, Senator Barack Obama slips up on the campaign trail, Chicago digs out of a snowstorm, home sales in a deep freeze, Dan Ryan reconstruction resumes next month, and the Cubs and Sox open spring training.
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7:00 pm
Senator Barack Obama ready to run for president, Chicago city elections less than three weeks away, bone-chilling temperatures grip the area, the Auto Show drives into town, billionaire Sam Zell interested in the Tribune Company, and the Bears come up short in the Super Bowl.
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman
The Bears ready to rumble on Sunday, Senator Barack Obama draws an apology for alleged racial comments by Senator Joe Biden, three new casinos proposed, Governor Blagojevich moving ahead with plans to sell the state's lottery, and billionaire investor Carol Icahn takes a major stake in Motorola.
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman
Super Bowl fever grips Chicago, Senator Barack Obama backing Mayor Daley's re-election campaign, more outrage over Cook County Board President Todd Stroger's painful budget cuts, Chicago's Olympic plans unveiled, and Rupert Murdoch reportedly interested in Tribune Company assets.
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The Week in Review
Senator Barack Obama forms a presidential exploratory committee, Cook County Board President Todd Stroger unveils his $3 billion budget, Donald Trump renegotiates discount condo deals here, Chicago "Dream Girl" Jennifer Hudson wins a Golden Globe, the popular Body Worlds exhibit returns to the Museum of Science and Industry, and the Bears just one win away from the Super Bowl.
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman
Chicago seeks federal expansion dollars for O'Hare, commuters brace for more Brown Line repairs, early primary proposed by House Speaker Michael Madigan, the Illinois Senate fails to override ComEd rate hike, and the Bears set to begin their Super Bowl march.
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman
We'll gaze into our 2007 crystal ball. What lies ahead for the city and state in government, politics, business, the arts, and sports? Will it be a prosperous, scandalous, or problematic year? Tonight at 7:00 pm.
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman
At 7:00 pm we present our special 2006 year-end edition of the Week in Review. It was a tough year for corrupt politicians, a banner year for Senator Barack Obama, a big year in business, a super year for the Bears, a year packed with news.
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman
Travelers brace for holiday traffic, Mayor Daley reportedly supporting a potential presidential run by Senator Barack Obama, Congressman Jackson's wife, Sandi, officially running for alderman, holiday sales slower than expected, and the Bears sticking by Tank Johnson.
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