The Week in Review
Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review
Ozzie Guillen in a war of words with Sun-Times columnist Jay Mariotti, winter Midway crash scrutinized, secret clout list unveiled at city corruption trial, gangs migrating to the suburbs, Joliet leading the way in suburban growth, and Cubs hurler Kerry Wood may be done for the season.
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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review
Boardroom brawl at the Tribune, Mayor Daley balks at Wal-Mart wage ordinance, the latest on the Robert Sorich corruption trial, former Chicago city clerk James Laski sentenced, Daniel Barenboim's farewell concert the hottest ticket in town, the White Sox rough up the Rangers, and another Bears player complains about his contract.
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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review
New curfew crackdown punishes parents, maximum tax hike for public schools again, an attempt to oust John Stroger fails, Governor Blagojevich airs new negative commercials, Midway airport lands federal safety dollars, and the White Sox battle for first-place.
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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review
Cook County Board President John Stroger reportedly in fragile condition, political powerhouse George Dunne remembered, labor strife threatens major city projects, ComEd rate hike looming, Daniel Barenboim marks his last days at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the White Sox back from a disastrous road trip.
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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review
Governor Blagojevich wants to sell or lease the state lottery to fund education, motorists brace for Memorial Day traffic, the new King Tut exhibit opens, John Stroger's Republican opponent demands health update, Greg Maddux and the Cubs imploding, and the Bulls big winners in the NBA draft.
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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review
Northwestern University hazing pictures posted on the Internet, Governor Blagojevich allegedly keeping a clout list, stories of political favoritism at the Robert Sorich trial, O'Hare expansion in a holding pattern, zoo and museum tax hike urged, and the Cubs and Sox battle in the Crosstown Classic.
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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review
The battle is on to succeed Cook County Board President John Stroger, United Airlines may skip town, Chicago takes a hard look at hosting the Olympics, the local real estate scene turning into a buyer's market, Rosemont planning a gigantic water park, and the White Sox top pitcher sidelined.
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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review
Todd Stroger wants to succeed his dad as Cook County Board President, lawmakers pass a $56 billion budget, gender balance problems at Chicago's elite prep schools, MB Financial Bank expanding in Chicago, and the Bulls succumb to the Miami Heat.
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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review
1,000 Chicago Public School teachers fired, the city prepares for massive immigration rally, Chicago's convention business relegated to third-place status, the Democratic candidate for state treasurer finally explains his family's ties to criminals, and the Bulls give the heat a home-court thumping.
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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review
Lawyers on George Ryan's defense team are laying the groundwork for their appeal. The unsealed court filings reveal lawyers for Ryan furiously tried to oust four other jurors for lying on questionnaires. What's the verdict's political fallout? Mayor Daley and Governor Blagojevich's administrations are each already under investigation.
A tradition at the art institute is ending. The Chicago Park District voted to dump the "suggested" admission fee and will begin charging $12 for non-members.
Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review
State budget negotiations head into overtime, Reverend James Meeks talks to Cardinal George about running for governor, community policing push in Englewood, white flight alleged in school league break-up, the University of Illinois hiking tuition, Cubs slugger Derrek Lee signs 5-year deal, and the Bulls in the thick of the play-off hunt.
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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review
Students at Kennedy high school demand police protection, Reverend James Meeks still weighing a run for governor, Anne Burke named to the state Supreme Court, Mayor Daley's office linked to political hiring by ex-aides, Dan Ryan rehab not yet the nightmare predicted, the city calls for buffer zone at Midway Airport, and baseball officially opens.
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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review
Get ready for Dan Ryan gridlock, two new jurors appointed in the George Ryan trial, Rev. James Meeks weighing a run for governor, the city council green-lights plans for the nation's tallest building here, new federal regulations could mean higher gas prices, and the Cubs and Sox ready for a brand-new baseball season.
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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review
Jury problems in the George Ryan corruption trial, we'll recap Tuesday's election results, Cardinal George apologizes for latest sex abuse revelations, DePaul basketball coach Ray Meyer remembered, and the Cubs and Sox days away from season-opener.
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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review
County Board President John Stroger suffers a stroke, we'll handicap the big political races, stray gunfire claims another child in Englewood, a sweeping smoking ban passes in suburban Cook County, and the Fighting Illini victorious in March Madness opener.
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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review
Governor Blagojevich finally speaks out on hate commission, GOP gubernatorial candidates take off the gloves, George Ryan's corruption trial coming to an end, a drunken man wanders on to the runway at Midway Airport, Chicago-native Kirby Puckett dies, and did Dusty Baker know about Barry Bonds alleged steroid use?
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