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Chicago Tonight has the night off so we can bring you Live From Lincoln Center: New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve Gala with Joshua Bell. Please be sure to join us on Wednesday, January 2, 2008. Happy New Year!

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm On this special year-end edition of the program we take a look back at the biggest local stories of 2007 in politics, business, sports, and more. Our panel of all-star journalists weigh in on the past year. Guests

Bhutto Assassination The assassination of Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto has major implications both inside Pakistan and around the world. We'll look at what's next for Pakistan. Smoke-Free Chicago Illinois' new restrictive smoking ban goes into effect next Tuesday. How are smokers planning to cope? And what effect will it have on local businesses? Elizabeth Brackett has the story. More information and tips on quitting:

Tonight we take a special look back at some of our favorite musical guests of the past year. Back for an encore are:

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton in Chicago this week, Mayor Daley apologizes for his son's questionable city contract, travelers brace for holiday gridlock, airport screeners now using psychology tactics, the Chicago Tribune hikes daily paper price to 75 cents as Sam Zell takes over, Chicago Sun-Times staffers worried about potential layoffs, and the Chicago Bears home for the playoffs. Guests

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett There has been mixed news about the economy all through the year. How does the state of the U.S. economy affect the average person? Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take a closer look. Guests: Terry Savage - Chicago Sun-Times, Carl Tannenbaum - economic consultant and Christopher Davis - Morningstar.

Cook County Budget Crisis There were protests at the county building today against proposed budget cuts. Rich Samuels brings us up to date on Cook County's budget crisis.

Daley Criticizes Son's Judgment Mayor Daley today said his son's failure to reveal his interest in a company doing business with the city was a "lapse of judgment". Rich Samuels has the details.

Gambling Referendum? Should Illinois voters have a say in whether or not gambling is expanded in the state? Lt. Governor Pat Quinn thinks so. Christian Farr tells us why the Lt. Governor thinks a referendum is necessary. News Analysis with Carol Marin Mayor Daley's son, Patrick, invested in a sewer inspection company that did business with the city - and he failed to disclose his ownership as required by law. Carol Marin and her panel take a closer look. Guests: Jay Stewart, Tim Novak and Dick Simpson.

The Week in Review at 7pm The Feds indict one of Governor Blagojevich's top advisors, CTA workers threaten to walk off the job on Monday, former House Speaker Dennis Hastert throws his support behind Jim Oberweis, the state looks into buying Wrigley Field, former Chicago Sun-Times owner Conrad Black sent to jail, Sam Zell's Tribune deal set to close next week, baseball's long-awaited steroids report released, and quarterback Kyle Orton takes the reigns for the Bears. Guests:

Tax Fraud A top fundraiser for Governor Blagojevich is indicted on tax charges. Christian Farr will have the details. News Analysis with Eddie Arruza The long awaited report on steroid use in professional baseball is out and it's a bombshell. Among those named in the report are former Cubs and White Sox players. Eddie Arruza and his panel look at what it means to the future of the game.

City Council Update Rich Samuels will bring us the latest from today's City Council meeting. News Analysis with Carol Marin The Cook County Board has until February to pass a balanced budget. But nobody can agree on how to close a $238 million shortfall. Carol Marin will talk to a panel of county commissioners on what their solutions are to the budget impasse.

Transit Funding on Hold Congressmen from the land of Metra call on state legislators to resolve transit funding issues before more than $1 billion in federal funding travel elsewhere. Rich Samuels has details. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett House Speaker Michael Madigan unveiled a major gambling expansion plan yesterday. We'll hear what tonight's panel of lawmakers think of the proposal. Guests: State Sen. Rickey Hendon, State Rep. Bob Biggins and State Rep. Lou Lang.

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Gambling Expansion Illinois House Democrats today proposed a massive expansion of gambling, including a city-owned casino in Chicago. Rich Samuels has details. News Analysis with Carol Marin Oprah was on the stump this weekend for Barack Obama in the early primary states. But will her influence translate into votes? Carol Marin and her panel take a closer look. Guests: Delmarie Cobb, Don Rose and Steve Rhodes.

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Mortgage Crisis Relief Coming? The federal government steps in to help subprime mortgage holders. Is it too little too late? How many people will be helped and should they be helped at all? Guest: Deborah Lucas, Northwestern University finance professor Mo Rocca You know him from "The Daily Show", "CBS Sunday Morning," and "Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me." Comedian and political satirist Mo Rocca joins us in the studio.

Transit Funding Update CTA operating unions are threatening job actions if Springfield continues to delay mass transit funding. Rich Samuels tells us what could happen and when. Presidential Prospects The official start of the process to select a president is less than a month away. Carol Marin just got back from Iowa. She'll tell us what she learned about the presidential prospects.

Casino Deal Nearing? The president of the Illinois Senate says a deal is close, but other legislative leaders say agreement on mass transit funding and a Chicago casino may not come until early next year. Rich Samuels has the details. NU Campus in Doha, Qatar Northwestern University is preparing to open a campus in the Middle East after being invited in by the royal family of Qatar. We'll get details about this new venture. Guest: Susan Dun

News Analysis with Carol Marin The governor's governing style has elicited a lot of editorializing. His approval ratings are low and he has alienated the legislature. CBS2's Mike Flannery followed the governor around for a few weeks as part of a special report and he joins Carol Marin to talk about it.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm Mayor Daley picks an outsider to run the Chicago Police Department, charges of racism at the Cook County Board, lawmakers still deadlocked on transit deal, Motorola CEO Ed Zander stepping down, Sears profits plunge, Bears running back Cedric Benson out for the rest of the season, and Chicago lost two familiar names this week, longtime television news anchor John Drury and former congressman Henry Hyde. Guests:

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Any Progress in Springfield? Two weeks ago, Springfield leaders met with Mayor Daley, and the governor said a transit solution could be reached by Thanksgiving. Now one week past the holiday, what progress has been made? Carol Marin brings us a live report from Springfield. Stem Cell Developments Recent news about breakthroughs in stem cell research has some saying the ethical wars are over. But are they? We'll take a look at the new discovery and what it means for medicine.

Cook County Budget Crisis A Cook County commissioner plays the race card as the county board finds itself unable to pass either new taxes or spending cuts. Rich Samuels brings us up to date on the Cook County budget crisis.

Mass Transit Compromise? Will the compromise proposed today by House Democrats end the mass-transit funding crisis? Rich Samuels tells us who's changed their tunes and why. Remembering John Drury Veteran Chicago broadcaster John Drury died yesterday after battling Lou Gehrig's Disease. We'll look back at a 2003 "Chicago Tonight" conversation with Drury.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm The day after Thanksgiving means one thing, it's officially shopping season. On this special edition of The Week in Review, we'll predict whether or not it will be a merry season for retailers. We'll also take a closer look at Chicago's economy and what makes our business climate so unique from other parts of the country. And we'll grade Chicago's business beat. Just how good, or bad, is the coverage and how can it be improved. Guests: