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Chicago Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 PM Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Presidential hopeful Barack Obama makes history at the Democratic National Convention; Illinois' feuding Democrats make up at a hug fest; Rev. Meeks pressing ahead with his school boycott plans; a Chicago trash tax proposed; Metra getting more seats by closing bars and bathrooms on their trains; the first-place Cubs and Sox igniting pennant fever; and the Bears finally win a preseason game. Guests:

Democratic National Convention Coverage **10 PM Special Time** Elizabeth Brackett reports live from the convention in Denver. Former State Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka, former Senate candidate Gery Chico, who ran against Barack Obama in 2004, and our own Joel Weisman join us in our studio to discuss the final night of the convention. DNC wrap-up View Clip Obama's big night

Democratic National Convention Coverage **10 PM Special Time** Elizabeth Brackett interviews former Commerce Secretary Bill Daley and Penny Pritzker at the convention. State Rep. Jim Durkin, Democratic activist Jim Wall and political analyst Jim Warren join us in our studio to discuss the day's events. Bill Clinton speaks View Clip

Democratic National Convention Coverage **10 PM Special Time** Elizabeth Brackett interviews Mayor Daley and Senator Durbin at the convention. State Rep. Jim Durkin, former Illinois State Comptroller Dawn Clark Netsch and Jim Warren join us in our studio to discuss the day's events. Uniting the Party: Senator Clinton's Speech View Clip Interview with Mayor Daley

Democratic National Convention Show **10 PM Special Time** Tune in at 10 PM for a special edition of Chicago Tonight as Elizabeth Brackett reports live from the Democratic National Convention in Denver. We'll have an analysis of the day's events, including Michelle Obama's address, and Elizabeth Brackett will interview Attorney General Lisa Madigan. Read Elizabeth Brackett's Blog from Denver:

Chicago Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 PM Joel Weisman and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Democrats gearing up for the Democratic National Convention; politicians lining up to replace Illinois Senate President Emil Jones; the Chicago Urban League sues the state over unequal education funding; a controversial rail freight plan has some suburbanites up in arms; the first place Cubs and Sox on a roll; and Bears quarterback Kyle Orton impressive in preseason play. Guests:

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SOME OF TONIGHT'S STORIES: Golden Apple Foundation Chicago Dancing Festival Chicago's Budget Mayor Daley has just kicked off the first of three public hearings on next year's budget. Rich Samuels brings us the latest on how the mayor plans to fill the biggest budget hole he's ever encountered.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SOME OF TONIGHT'S STORIES: Tropic Thunder News Analysis with Carol Marin Powerful Senate President Emil Jones will reportedly retire at the end of this year. Carol Marin and her panel discuss who might succeed him and how it could change the dynamic of state politics. View Clip

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm Chicago's budget woes growing worse every day, Democrats feud at the State Fair, Cardinal George and the Archdiocese settle priest abuse cases for $12.7 million, the Chicago area real estate market still in the deep freeze, Rev. Meeks public school boycott controversy boiling, and the Cubs pennant express continues to roll. Guests:

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Governor's Special Session On the eve of the two-day special legislative session he's called, Governor Blagojevich again lashed out against lawmakers whose support he says he's seeking. Rich Samuels has the details. View Clip Pay Raise for State Legislators State legislators are in line for a big pay hike unless the Senate votes this week to block it. Carol Marin and her panel of lawmakers weigh in.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm Mayor Daley at the Beijing Olympics, Governor Blagojevich calls lawmakers back to Springfield for yet another special session, Chicago's murder rate on the rise, highway speeding cameras proposed, Bensenville bracing for O'Hare expansion demolition, and the Cubs pulling away from the competition while the Sox cling to first place. Guests:

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SOME OF TONIGHT'S STORIES: Sculptor Virginio Ferrari Chicago Gateway Green Matt's Law Coalition Governor Blagojevich "Re-write to do right." That's Governor Blagojevich's new slogan. Rich Samuels tells us what it means and why some House democrats don't like it.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm Chicago grappling with a multi-million dollar budget shortfall, John McCain's camp says Barack Obama is playing the race card, Speaker Madigan still refusing to join budget talks with Governor Blagojevich, super rock fest Lollapalooza takes over Grant Park this weekend, and the White Sox land future Hall of Famer Ken Griffey, Jr. Guests:

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Michelle Obama in Chicago Michelle Obama raised a cool $400,000 for her husband's campaign at a fundraiser in Chicago today. But something at the Palmer House remained at room temperature. Rich Samuels tells us what. View Clip

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm Presidential hopeful Barack Obama touring the Middle East and Europe, Governor Blagojevich's campaign war chest flush with cash, the Chicago Police Department launches a $100 gun buyback program this weekend, more than a hundred red light ticket cameras now up in Chicago, the list of potential Cubs buyers narrowed, legendary baseball writer Jerome Holtzman died this week, and the Cubs and Sox barely clinging on to first place. Guests: