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The organizers of Chicago's Olympic bid made peace today with community activists seeking a bigger piece of the action. But Chicago Police may picket the International Olympic Committee when their members come to town next week. Rich Samuels will tell us why. Chicago 2016

The luck of the Irish has run out on Chicago's South Side Irish Parade. Eddie Arruza and his panel will explore how alcohol and out-of-control crowds are forcing organizers to pull the plug on a 30-year-old St. Patrick's Day tradition. South Side Irish Parade

We'll get a sneak preview of John Callaway's "Friday Night" interview with the new Chicago Public Schools CEO Ron Huberman. Chicago Public Schools

Chicago Sun-Times theater critic Hedy Weiss says "The Quiet Man Tales" is a beguiling play that speaks volumes about Irish culture. Hedy joins Phil with a review of the world premiere production at the Chicago Theatre Downstairs. Hedy Weiss at the Chicago Sun Times

Geoffrey Baer tours the city with an Egyptian architect and an Argentine preservationist in town to receive prizes for their work in traditional architecture. And we'll get their reactions to some of Chicago's finest classical buildings.

Ask Alpana "Check, Please!" host and master sommelier Alpana Singh joins us with her list of great wine books in tonight's editions of Ask Alpana.

From elaborate egg decorating to celebrating Earth Hour, Laura Baginski of "Time Out Chicago" magazine is here with her list of weekend favorites. Time Out Chicago Magazine

And Mayor Daley is taken to task by our viewers when we read some of your letters to "Chicago Tonight."

Historian and former University of Chicago Professor John Hope Franklin died yesterday at the age of 94. We'll take a look at a 1977 John Callaway interview with Professor Franklin. Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient John Hope Franklin

Parking meter prices have recently gone up, and some say available parking spots around the city are also increasing. There have also been reports of an uptick in vandalized meters. Is the city on the verge of a parking meter rebellion? "The Parking Ticket Geek" gives his take on the meter madness.

Has the conviction of former Streeets and Sanitation Commissioner Al Sanchez gotten to Mayor Daley? We take a look at the mayor's entire press conference from yesterday. Then Carol Marin sits down with Chicago Sun-Times reporter Natasha Korecki, who covered the trial.

The ex-governor took to the airwaves this morning as guest host on the "Don Wade and Roma Morning Show." He bashed his successor, Governor Quinn, but had little to say about an upcoming federal indictment. Elizabeth Brackett has the details.

Small businesses are taking a big hit in this recession. Many banks have cut off lines of credit. But the Obama administration says it has plans to get loans flowing again to small businesses. What are those plans and will they work? That is tonight's focus of our series, "The Bottom Line."

We meet the choreographer who has been motivating dancers in Chicago for 35 years. Joel Hall Dancers & Center Upcoming Joel Hall Dancers Performance

A new classical music ensemble from Evanston is garnering critical acclaim. The founder of Dempster Street Pro Musica joins us and performs live in our studio.

President Obama addresses the nation tonight in his second primetime news conference in front of the Washington press corps. Economic matters are sure to be front and center, and the White House says the president will update the American people on the steps his administration is taking to get the economy moving again. We carry the president's remarks live.

Former Streets and Sanitation boss Al Sanchez was found guilty today on four counts of corruption. Elizabeth Brackett has the latest details from the trial and what it could mean for the mayor.

Gov. Pat Quinn has released his proposed budget, which has been met with great criticism and scrutiny. The governor himself sits down with Phil Ponce and Carol Marin to discuss his proposals and many more issues facing the state.

Chicagoan Edward Liddy is getting battered from all sides as he attempts to navigate AIG through a lot of negative press about bonuses. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio's "Noon Business Hour" takes a look at Liddy's background and reputation.

We view a half century of paintings from a prominent Chicago artist whom you might not know.

The transition to digital television on June 12th is fewer than 90 days away. Christian Farr joins us once again with some updates and also tackles some viewer questions.

We hear what you had to say about some of our recent stories when we read our viewer mail.

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Governor Quinn delivers his bad news budget; Chicago Police Superintendent Jody Weis gets a no-confidence vote from the police union; Chicago traffic cameras may be used to nab uninsured drivers; AIG bonuses infuriate the public; Chicago-area Corus Bank fighting for its survival; the Bulls and Blackhawks jostling for playoff positions; and the Cubs and Sox rosters taking shape in spring training. Guests:

29 Chicago Public School students have been murdered this year. Yesterday, friends, family, and activists went to Springfield to push for tougher gun laws. Eddie Arruza and his panel examine the violence and possible solutions. Community Mental Health Council CeaseFire Chicago Catalyst Chicago

Susan Axelrod, wife of political power-broker and presidential advisor David Axelrod tells her family's story of combating epilepsy and their passion to find a cure. Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy