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This week on Chicago Sunday: Former FBI director Louis Freeh has just written a new book entitled My FBI. He sits down with Phil Ponce and talks about investigating Bill Clinton and fighting terrorism and the mafia. Then, the White Sox of 1917 were the last Chicago ball club to win the World Series. In our Chicago Stories segment Rich Samuels takes a close look at the team many hope will be surpassed by the White Sox of 2005.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review White Sox fever grips the city, poll numbers dive for Governor Blagojevich, new Chicago Board of Trade stock soars, Metra hiking fares, and Chicago's parking ticket amnesty program expanded. Guests:

Chicago's World Champs? The White Sox are gearing up for their World Series opener with the Houston Astros. Rich Samuels has the latest from U.S. Cellular Field.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett To run or not to run - that's the question facing state treasurer Judy Baar Topinka. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel handicap the Republican gubernatorial field. Guests: Paul Green, Chris Robling Louis Freeh Former FBI director Louis Freeh has just written a new book My FBI: Bringing Down the Mafia, investigating Bill Clinton and Waging War on Terror. Phil Ponce talks with him about all of that.

News Analysis with Phil Ponce As the White Sox prepare to face either the Cardinals or the Astros, just how much of an economic boon will the World Series mean to Chicago? Phil Ponce and his panel debate the issue. Guests: Allan Sanderson, Marc Ganis Chicago Matters In our Chicago Matters series "Money Talks," we'll take a look at the world of philanthropy from the Latino perspective. Eddie Arruza reports on how Latinos are becoming a driving force in philanthropic causes.

The Blagojevich Archive takes us back to 2005 when Governor Rod Blagojevich appeared on Chicago Tonight for a one-on-one discussion about various topics.

On Chicago Tonight: The world series in Chicago. That must have been a full moon last night. We'll reassemble our old pals, the sportswriters, for White Sox talk tonight, plus a look back at the 46-year drought, and a look ahead to the series. Later, Phil Ponce's interview on a wide range of topics, with governor Blagojevich. And one more thing about the night in 1959 when Jungle Jim Rivera, the Go-Go Sox, and the rest of the city celebrated the White Sox victory that clinched a pennant.

This week on Chicago Sunday: Coming up Monday on Chicago Tonight, Governor Rod Blagojevich sits down with Phil Ponce to discuss a wide range of issues facing the state. On today's Chicago Sunday, a preview of that interview. Then, we'll hear from Hershey Felder, star of the new one man show Monsieur Chopin, which just opened at the Royal George Theater. Felder talks to Chicago Sun-Times theater critic and Channel 11 contributor Hedy Weiss.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review The White Sox head to Anaheim after controversial call, Governor Blagojevich's health care plan for kids facing criticism, Chicago's concrete program under fire, Mayor Daley proposes year-round schooling, winter gas bill help for the poor, and the Bears prepare for the Vikings. Guests:

Discussion of current affairs. Check Please! Supper Club Gene & Georgetti Recipe for Chicken Alla Joe

White Sox' Game Two Bob Sirott reports from U.S. Cellular Field as the White Sox prepare to face the Angels in game two of the American League Championship Series tonight. Corruption Trial There was more emotion on the witness stand at the corruption trial of former governor George Ryan. Rich Samuels has the details.

Jerry Reinsdorf Bob Sirott reports from U.S. Cellular Field, as the White Sox prepare to take on the Los Angeles Angels. He talks to Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett How well is Chicago prepared to cope if the deadly avian flu makes the jump from birds to humans? Health officials now say the likelihood of an outbreak is very high. Elizabeth Brackett talks with some Chicago health experts. Guests: Dr. John Flaherty; Dr. Craig Conover; Dr. Constance Pachucki

News Analysis with Phil Ponce White Sox fans are ecstatic after Friday's Red Sox sweep. Phil Ponce's panel previews tomorrow's American League championship game. Guests: Ron Kittle, Tom Shaer, and Lou Canellis. Bears Alumni Club In Chicago we can't have good sports news without some bad as well. Super Bowl Bears tight end Emery Moorehead breaks down the Bears' latest debacle — and reminisces about better football times.

This week on Chicago Sunday: Host Phil Ponce talks Elce Redmond, a long-time community organizer, just returned from Iraq. He traveled there with a group called Christian Peacemaker Teams, and talked with various religious and ethnic groups and non governmental organizations, trying to help them deal with infrastructure concerns and find common ground.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review The latest on the White Sox, the CTA proposes hiking fares to $2, the city council postpones smoking ban, United Airlines lands $3 billion loan, Governor Blagojevich unveils kids health care plan, health officials prepare for bird flu, the Bulls deal Eddie Curry, and the Bears get ready for the Browns. Guests:

White Sox Road to Victory Unless you've been living under a rock for the past 24 hours, you know by now that the White Sox beat Boston again last night, putting the Sox on the brink of their first playoff series series victory since 1917! Phil Ponce talks to the sports editors of the Sun-Times and Tribune about whether or not it's premature to celebrate just yet. Corruption Trial Update Elizabeth Brackett us today's developments in former governor George Ryan's corruption trial.

Another City Hall Shakeup Mayor Daley reacted today to the resignation of his planning commissioner. Rich Samuels will have the latest on Denise Casalino's exit from City Hall, as well as the mayor's concern about Avian Flu. Click here for transcript of Mayor Daley's comments.

News Analysis with Phil Ponce Sales of sport utility vehicles dropped significantly last month but is it because of the rising gas prices or have fickle consumers just moved on to the next trend? And what are those trends? Phil Ponce and his panel take a look. "Sportswriters" on a pair of Sox We reconvene "The Sportswriters" for some perspective on this afternoon's American League divisional playoff game between the White Sox and the Red Sox.

Corruption Trial Update Elizabeth Brackett tells us about today's developments in former governor George Ryan's corruption trial. News Analysis with Phil Ponce There was a downtown pep rally for the White Sox this afternoon. Phil Ponce and his panel preview tomorrow's play-off game against the Red Sox. St. Ignatius Football Comeback With the Bears off this week, we'll have the story of a local high school team and their return to the grid iron after a five-decade absence.

This week on Chicago Sunday: Host Phil Ponce talks with David Kolata the new Executive Director of the Citizen's Utility Board. The organization has saved Illinois consumers millions of dollars by keeping utility rates in check. From Chinese sweet rolls to Mexican pastries, Edie Arruza takes us on a tour of several local ethnic bakeries.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review The White Sox clinch the division, George Ryan's kickback trial finally underway, O'Hare expansion gets the green light, a new Ikea opens in Bolingbrook, ComEd claims it may go bankrupt, and an indoor city smoking ban expected to pass. Guests:

News Analysis with Phil Ponce For the first time in five years, the White Sox are playoff-bound. Phil Ponce and a team of sports journalists look back at how they got here, and then look ahead to the Sox post-season prospects. Guests: Bill Jauss, Tom Shaer, Mike Ferrin. Corruption Trial Update The government's star witness Scott Fawell came face-to-face with his former boss George Ryan today in the former governor's corruption trial. Rich Samuels will tell us what happened.

Ryan's Trial Begins The much-anticipated corruption trial of former Illinois governor George Ryan finally got underway today with opening statements. Eddie Arruza reports on what the prosecution and defense told jurors about Ryan's alleged fraud and racketeering crimes.

News Analysis with Phil Ponce On the eve of George Ryan's corruption trial, Phil Ponce and his panel take a look at what the prosecution and the defense teams might be planning. Guests: Mike Flannery, WBBM-TV; Patrick Cotter, Arnstein & Lehr and Phil Rogers, WMAQ-TV. Saul Bellow Memorial Author Saul Bellow was remembered today in a service at the University of Chicago. Rich Samuels shares highlights of the day.

Hurricane Rita Update We'll have a live report from Elizabeth Brackett who is in Houston covering the aftermath of Hurricane Rita. News Analysis with Phil Ponce City officials have announced plans to crack down on jaywalkers. Phil Ponce and his panel take a closer look at the embattled pedestrian and other traffic issues. Guests: John McCarron, Joseph Schofer and Siim Soot.

This week on Chicago Sunday: Host Phil Ponce talks with Roche Schulfer about celebrating his 25th anniversary as Executive Director of the Goodman Theatre. He takes us behind the scenes of one of Chicago's most important – and most enduring – arts organizations. Then, Elizabeth Bracket takes us on a tour of the Field Museum's new $65 million storage facility. It will be the new home for more than two million museum artifacts.