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Tuesday, April 15, 2008
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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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Monday, April 14, 2008
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...SPECIAL SHOW: CPS Student Shootings...
We are devoting the entire hour to examine the recent violent deaths Chicago Public Schools students this year.
Inside a Victim's School
Douglass High School on the west side was one of the first schools to lose a student to murder this school year. Eddie Arruza talks to students, teachers and the outspoken principal of Douglass about living and coping in the line of fire.
Friday, April 11, 2008
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm
American Airlines grounds thousands of flights for hasty inspections, Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton battle in Indiana, yet another Chicago Public School student murdered, customers fuming over latest ComEd rate hike proposal, Sam Zell considering selling once untouchable Tribune assets, cab drivers say new $1 gas surcharge hardly enough, and the Cubs and Sox back on the winning track.
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Thursday, April 10, 2008
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American Airlines Update
Elizabeth Brackett reports on the latest flight cancellations by American Airlines, expected to last for at least two more days.
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Wednesday, April 09, 2008
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American Airlines
American Airlines cancelled 1,000 flights today, including 138 flights at O'Hare, for jet wiring inspections. Rich Samuels reports.
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News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Every 45 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. Eddie Arruza talks with stroke specialists about the latest advancements in treatment and prevention.
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Tuesday, April 08, 2008
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CTA and Google
Rich Samuels reports on the new relationship between the CTA and Google.
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CTA Bus Tracker
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American Art American City: Vanderpoel Art Collection
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Vanderpoel Art Collection at the Park District Fieldhouse
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Monday, April 07, 2008
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Chicago Children's Museum
The battle over the proposed move of the Chicago Children's Museum to Grant Park heated up today. Rich Samuels brings us up-to-date on some high-profile endorsements of the plan.
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News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Should citizens of Illinois have the right to recall the governor or other statewide officials if they are deemed to be non-performing? Elizabeth Brackett and her panel debate the pros and cons.
Friday, April 04, 2008
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm
The star witness at the Tony Rezko corruption trial says Governor Blagojevich knew about a $1.5 million shakedown, the number of Chicago Public School students murdered this school year reaches 22, drivers brace for lengthy Edens Expressway repairs, Midway Airport loses ATA to bankruptcy, and the Cubs and Sox stumble out of the gate.
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Thursday, April 03, 2008
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News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
There was some stunning testimony at a congressional hearing today as Federal Aviation Administration whistleblowers told of lapses in airline safety inspections. Was the flying public put in jeopardy? Eddie Arruza and his panel take a look at the problems plaguing the airline industry.
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Wednesday, April 02, 2008
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News Analysis with Carol Marin
How successful has the city been in ending corrupt hiring practices? We ask the woman in charge of the settlement money. Guest: Federal hiring monitor Noelle Brennan
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Tuesday, April 01, 2008
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Rezko Trial Update
Rich Samuels has the latest from the Rezko corruption trial.
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News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Massive layoffs at Channel 2 shocked the local TV landscape. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take a closer look at the bloodletting and assess the future of local news.
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Monday, March 31, 2008
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Rezko Trial Update
Rich Samuels has the latest from the corruption trial of top political fundraiser Tony Rezko.
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News Analysis with Carol Marin
Another Chicago Public School student was killed over the weekend as a result of gun violence. That's the 20th student killed violently since the beginning of the school year. Carol Marin talks to a panel of people who are on the front lines of finding a solution to this problem.
Friday, March 28, 2008
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm
Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton continue to butt heads on the campaign trail, American and Delta Airlines ground hundreds of planes for hasty inspections, Cook County Board President Todd Stroger's cousin lands a hefty pay hike, beleaguered Motorola splitting into two separate companies, the local housing market remains in a deep freeze, the Cubs and Sox open a brand new season, and the woeful Bulls hike ticket prices.
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Thursday, March 27, 2008
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News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
A report says Mayor Daley may now have enough aldermen on his side to move the Chicago Children's Museum to Grant Park. But opponents say if that's so, they'll fight it in court. Eddie Arruza talks to the president of the museum and the alderman leading the opposition.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
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Stateville Shutdown
Governor Rod Blagojevich wants to close the maximum security prison at Stateville near Joliet. Rich Samuels tells us where the prisoners would go and why the plan is controversial.
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Tuesday, March 25, 2008
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Capital Funding
State Rep. Julie Hamos says a capital spending plan should be on the front lesiglative burner. She says the time may have arrived for the "inmates to take over the asylum" to get it passed. Rich Samuels has details.
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News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Home sales are on the rise here and nationwide. Is the frigid real estate market finally thawing out? Eddie Arruza and his panel take a closer look.
Monday, March 24, 2008
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Iraq Milestone
Chicagoans reflect on the 4000th U.S. military death in Iraq. Rich Samuels has details.
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Go to 2040
An estimated 2.8 million people will move to the northeast region of Illinois over the next 30 years. One agency is launching a new campaign, "Go to 2040," to develop a plan for how the region can accommodate this growth.
Friday, March 21, 2008
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm
Governor Blagojevich a popular figure at the Tony Rezko trial, the hot button issue of race was front and center in the presidential campaign again this week, 20 Chicago Public School students murdered already this school year, and Opening Day right around the corner.
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Thursday, March 20, 2008
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Rezko Trial Update
Rich Samuels brings us the latest from the corruption trial of political fundraiser Tony Rezko.
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News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
The debate over a mandatory "moment of silence" in schools took a different turn yesterday after a federal judge ruled the suit be expanded into a class action lawsuit including all students in the state. Eddie Arruza and his panel take a closer look at what this means.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
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Rezko Trial Update
The government's star witness in the trial of Tony Rezko returned to the stand today. Rich Samuels tells us what Stuart Levine had to say about his relationship with Governor Rod Blagojevich.
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News Analysis with Carol Marin
Senator Barack Obama's impassioned speech in Philadelphia yesterday took on the issue of race. Carol Marin and her panel take a closer look at the speech and the concerns he raised.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
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News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
The stock market has been on a roller coaster ride lately. Today the Federal Reserve hoped to calm queasy investors after slashing interest rates three quarters of a percent. Eddie Arruza and his panel weigh in on the latest economic news.
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Monday, March 17, 2008
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Local Politics Update
Governor Blagojevich ducked reporters questions about Tony Rezko today. And state legislators say it's time to make it more difficult for county commissioners to raise taxes. Rich Samuels has details.
Friday, March 14, 2008
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm
Chicago's new police chief replaces 21 of 25 district commanders, details of Tony Rezko's heavy clout with the Blagojevich administration exposed in court this week, charges of racism in the presidential campaign, ComEd hiking rates again, Chicago wants to give cabbies a gasoline surcharge, the Cubs and Sox season openers just 17 days away, and player mutiny on the Bulls.
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Thursday, March 13, 2008
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Rezko Corruption Trial
Elizabeth Brackett has the latest from the corruption trial of Tony Rezko, former top fundraiser for Governor Blagojevich.
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Pilobolus
Pilobolus Dance Theatre has earned a reputation as a dance company for people who don't like dance. We speak with the Chicago area dancer who performs around the world with the company of choreographers and dancer-athletes.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
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Presidential Politics
In Chicago today, presidential candidate Barack Obama reacted to comments by the first woman to run for Vice President. Rich Samuels brings us up to date on the controversy. And a top Chicago supporter of Hillary Clinton adds her dimension to the story.
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