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. Guests:
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. Guests:
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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. Guests:
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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. Guests:
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. Guests:
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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. Guests:
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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. Guests:
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. Guests:
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? Guests:
Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review Black Panther street sign debate, Governor Blagojevich backs controversial Nation of Islam appointee to state hate crimes board, victim refuses to watch video at rape trial, primary election season heats up, GOP gubernatorial hopeful Jim Oberweis creates headlines with his own headlines, and the never-ending Frank Thomas soap opera. Guests:
Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review The George Ryan corruption trial coming down the stretch, GOP gubernatorial hopefuls pick on Judy Baar Topinka, more traffic violation cameras going up, parts of the Brown Line shut down, and outspoken skater Shani Davis fuels Olympic controversy. Guests:
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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review County jail break allegedly an inside job, Governor Blagojevich proposes free pre-school, gubernatorial hopefuls hit the air waves, Muslim cartoon controversy comes to campus, the White Sox honored at the White House, and pitchers and catchers report to spring training. Guests:
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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review Judy Baar Topinka's positive poll numbers, George Ryan poised to take the stand in his corruption trial, Peoples Energy refund contested, McDonald's food fatter than advertised, cancer deaths mark historic decline, and Michigan Avenue musicians silenced. Guests:
Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review Cardinal George removes another priest, United Airlines exits bankruptcy, civil rights icon Coretta Scott King dies, controversial mascot Chief Illiniwek not going away quietly, and the wife of former Chicago Bull Antonio Davis charged with road rage. Guests:
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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review Another case of alleged sexual abuse by a priest, Public School officials paint dire budget picture, ComEd set to raise rates, Republicans spar at gubernatorial debate, Oprah Winfrey rips lying author into a million little pieces, and the world-champion White Sox celebrated at Sox Fest. Guests:
 

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