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Postseason Baseball The Cubs are out but the White Sox are still alive. Rich Samuels has the latest on postseason baseball in Chicago. Countrywide Financial Lawsuit Settlement Hundreds of thousands of homeownwers who took out sub-prime loans with mortgage lender Countrywide will get a reprieve from possible foreclosure. Eddie Arruza reports on the latest details as well as the bad news about the tanking markets. View Clip

Chicago Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 PM Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Sparks fly at the vice presidential debate; Senator Obama's poll numbers on the rise; Mayor Daley leases Midway Airport for $2.5 billion; the CTA and cab drivers looking for a fare hike; Chicago's budget woes may force 1,000 layoffs; and the Cubs and Sox in a playoff nightmare. Guests:

Playoffs Baseball As the Cubs and Sox continue their playoff quest, Rich Samuels checks in with the fans. View Clip Ballot Controversy A Cook County judge ruled that language on the November 4th ballot is "misleading." Christian Farr has reaction from election officials. View Clip

Baseball Playoffs Rich Samuels reports on the baseball frenzy here in Chicago. View Clip Economic Bailout The credit crunch hits home as banks are freezing lines of credit, denying mortgages and car loans even to those with good credit. Elizabeth Brackett tells us what some local economists have to say. View Clip

Baseball Fever The playoff fate of the White Sox will be decided tonight as the Cubs get ready for their first playoff game tomorrow. Rich Samuels has a look at how Chicago is gearing up for the playoffs. View Clip

Market Plummets The Dow lost an unprecedented 777 points today after the House failed to pass the $700 billion bailout bill. Elizabeth Brackett reports on local reaction to the Dow's drop. View Clip News Analysis with Carol Marin Carol Marin and her panel of economists examine what has to happen with the bailout plan and on Wall Street in order to avert a total meltdown.

Chicago Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 PM Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Congressional lawmakers crafting a massive bailout; a state ethics law finally passes; Wrigleyville beer ban proposed; the new Chicago Tribune debuts next week; the White Sox fighting for their playoff lives; and the Bears try to break out of their funk against the Eagles. Guests:

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The Presidential Campaign Trail John McCain says he will not debate friday night. He says he will instead suspend his campaign to concentrate on resolving the nation's financial crisis. Barack Obama says he is ready to debate while pushing for a joint statement from both presidential campaigns outlining ways to solve the crisis. Elizabeth Brackett reports. View Clip

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News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Congress heard about the $700 billion bailout plan today. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel weigh in on the details. View Clip Personal Finance We find out what the average investor should be doing with their money during these turbulent times. View Clip

Government Bailout The market dropped 373 points today as the turmoil in the country's economy continues. Will the U.S. Treasury's proposed bailout plan calm the troubled economic waters? Elizabeth Brackett explores that question with our expert panel. View Clip Chicago Business We take a look at how the government's big bailout is affecting Illinois companies.

Chicago Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 PM Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: The roller coaster market has Chicagoans feeling queasy; hefty property tax bills on the way; Chicago dries off after a record downpour; Illinois lawmakers heading back to Springfield for a special session; the Cubs ready to clinch the division title; and the Bears try to regroup at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Guests:

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Downturn on Wall Street There was another big drop on Wall Street today. Stocks tumbled 450 points as the market tried to digest the latest financial bombshells. We devote the entire show to the economy, including a close look at the markets as well as an assessment of your personal finances with Terry Savage. View Clip

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SOME OF TONIGHT'S STORIES: Knight at the Movies Flood Update Senator Dick Durbin toured flooded Chicago neighborhoods today that have now been officially declared state disaster areas opening the way for more state help. Elizabeth Brackett has more on the flood clean up. View Clip

Chicago Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 PM Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Presidential hopeful Barack Obama in a lipstick controversy; the Illinois House approves a state lottery leasing plan; some Chicago Public School students now paid for good grades; is a CTA fare hike on the way?; ComEd hiking rates again; and the Cubs and Sox scuffling down the stretch. Guests:

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SOME OF TONIGHT'S STORIES: The Mash Evergreen Invitational News Analysis with Eddie Arruza The Illinois House this week took decisive action on ethics reform and leasing the state lottery. But will the Illinois Senate take any action before election day? Eddie Arruza will talk to two state senators from different sides of the aisle.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SOME OF TONIGHT'S STORIES: Conservative Cafe Chicago's Puerto Rican Story News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett With the government bailing out mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, is an end of the housing crisis in sight? Elizabeth Brackett and her panel tackle the economy. View Clip

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SOME OF TONIGHT'S STORIES: Chicago Tonight's Political Blog Lifesource Lifesource News Analysis with Phil Ponce Elizabeth Brackett, Rich Samuels and Carol Marin are all home from their respective trips to the political conventions. They join us in the studio to talk about what they saw and learned.

Chicago Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 PM Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Presidential hopeful John McCain rocks the Republican National Convention; Rev. Meeks' public school boycott ends; another move to recall Governor Blagojevich gathering steam; Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan calls lawmakers back to Springfield to consider lottery leasing plan; the Cubs suddenly struggling; and the Bears open a brand-new season against the Colts. Guests:

Republican National Convention Coverage **10 PM Special Time** Rich Samuels reports live from the convention in St. Paul. Republican strategist Gary Mack, Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and political analyst Jim Warren join us in our studio to discuss the convention. RNC Recap View Clip Spotlight on Palin View Clip

Republican National Convention Coverage **10 PM Special Time** Rich Samuels reports live from the convention in St. Paul. Republican strategist Gary Mack, Democratic strategist Delmarie Cobb and political analyst Jim Warren join us in our studio to discuss the convention. Sarah Palin's Night View Clip Accessing McCain's VP Pick

Republican National Convention Coverage **10 PM Special Time** Rich Samuels reports live from the convention in St. Paul. Attorney General Lisa Madigan, Republican activist Chris Robling and Loyola University Chicago professor Alan Gitelson join us in our studio to discuss the convention. RNC Back on Track View Clip The Palin Factor