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Chicago's Budget
Mayor Daley has just kicked off the first of three public hearings on next year's budget. Rich Samuels brings us the latest on how the mayor plans to fill the biggest budget hole he's ever encountered.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Governor Blagojevich today threatened to cut $1.5 billion in spending unless the house passes new revenues already approved by the senate. Elizabeth Brackett and a bipartisan panel of legislators take a look at whether the stalemate can be resolved by the July 9 deadline set by the governor.
Budget & Blagojevich
Governor Blagojevich called on legislators to pass his $35 billion capital improvement plan sooner rather than later. Rich Samuels brings us up to date as deadlines approach in Springfield.
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News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
A new adoption study finds that legislation requiring 'colorblind' placement of minority youngsters should be changed. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel weigh in on the debate.
R. Kelly Trial
Opening statements got underway today in the R. Kelly child pornography trial. Rich Samuels will report on what prosecutors and Kelly's defense attorneys told jurors.
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News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Brain cancer strikes Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy. Elizabeth Brackett talks with medical experts on what that kind of diagnosis can mean.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Chicago's vibrant concert scene might get a lot quieter if a proposal requiring pricey liability insurance and costly licenses comes to fruition in the City Council. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel weigh in on the debate.
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CTA Improvements
Faster bus rides are coming to the CTA. Rich Samuels brings us up-to-date on a new initiative to reduce congestion on the streets of Chicago.
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News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Hefty government rebate checks are in the mail and the Fed may cut interest rates tomorrow. But gas and food prices continue to soar. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take the temperature of the economy.
College Campus Security
A task force created by Governor Blagojevich to analyze college campus security in Illinois issued its report today. Eddie Arruza tells us what some of the recommendations are and the potential costs involved.
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