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City Council Budget Vote The Chicago City Council signed off today on more than $275 million in new taxes and fees. Rich Samuels has the details. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Chicago rap star Kanye West's mother, Donda, died this weekend reportedly of complications from cosmetic surgery. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel examine the dangers of America's obsession with looking young. Guests: Dr. Edward Lack, Jennifer Parks, Lisa Tsoutsas and Keith Heibeisan.

Students Protest Suspensions At a rally organized by Operation PUSH today Morton West High School students again protested suspensions and possible expulsion. Twenty-five students are being disciplined following an anti-war protest at the school on November 1. Elizabeth Brackett reports. News Analysis with Carol Marin A new report released today argues that adoption records should be more open. This is not currently the case in most states including Illinois. Carol Marin and her panel take a closer look at the issue.

The Week in Review at 7pm Former Governor George Ryan reports to prison, the feds investigating City Hall influence in Bridgeport real estate deals, the plunging stock market shocks investors this week, the test score gap between white and minority public high school students widening, more than 30 public schools now on a year-round schedule, the Bulls finally win their first game of the season, and the rested Bears get ready for the Raiders. Guests:

Daley Meets the Press Rich Samuels treats us to another round of Mayor Daley vs. the press today. We'll have the blow-by-blow. News Analysis with Eddie Arruza The Fed chair said today that he expects the U.S. economy to slow noticeably in the months to come. What does that mean for the average consumer? Eddie Arruza and his panel take a closer look. Guests: Terry Savage, Gail MarksJarvis

Daley Stands Firm Mayor Daley said today he still wants his property tax increase, despite aldermanic proposals to pare it back. Rich Samuels has details. News Analysis with Carol Marin Former governor George Ryan reported to federal prison today. This comes after exhausting all legal options to keep him free while he appealed his conviction. Ryan biographer Jim Merriner joins Carol Marin with a closer look at George Ryan, the man.

George Ryan to Prison His options have expired and George Ryan is going to federal prison tomorrow. Rich Samuels brings us the latest. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett The CTA barely avoided yet another doomsday deadline this weekend after the governor came up with another band-aid solution. Elizabeth Brackett sits down with CTA president Ron Huberman to find out what he thinks of all the transit drama.

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City Tax Hikes A property tax hike and increased fees have passed the first hurdle at City Hall. Elizabeth Brackett spent the day there and brings us the latest. News Analysis with Carol Marin Springfield legislators are still figuring out how to use taxpayers money for this fiscal year. But how much has all this cost the taxpayers in the meantime? Carol Marin and her panel take a closer look at the numbers. Guests: Cindi Canary, Laurence Msall and Ralph Martire.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm Lawmakers wrestling with the transit budget crisis, Mayor Daley unveiling a scaled down city budget on Monday, former Governor George Ryan may be heading to jail next week, we'll take a closer look at crime coverage in the media, Oprah Winfrey dealing with a sex scandal at her South African girls school, big changes on the local radio landscape, Bulls general manager John Paxson shoots down Kobe Bryant trade rumors, and Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher battling a bad back and the local media. Guests:

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza Things are moving quickly in Springfield for a possible casino in Chicago. But should it happen without the input of Chicago residents? Eddie Arruza talks to Illinois Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn and the mayor of Elgin, which has the most profitable casino in the state. Dan Hynes The state's chief fiscal officer is not happy with what he says are egos in Springfield. State Comptroller Dan Hynes joins us in the studio to tell us what's on his mind.

News Analysis with Carol Marin Responding to public and aldermanic pressure, Mayor Daley says he's scaling back his request for a property tax hike. Rich Samuels has the latest on next year's city budget and then Carol Marin and her panel explore what's behind the mayor's recent moodiness. Guests: Bob Crawford, former political editor at WBBM Newsradio 780 and Cate Plys columnist at the Beachwood Reporter.

News Analysis Momentum is gathering in Springfield for casino expansion. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel examine what some believe are the many social ills we could face if new casinos are in the cards. Guests: Doug Dobmeyer, Nancy Duel and Wayne Burdick.

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The Week in Review at 7pm Former Governor George Ryan could soon be heading to jail, Mayor Daley softens his stance on his proposed property tax hike, bickering lawmakers still can't agree on a CTA bailout plan, Cook County Board President Todd Stroger holds public hearings on his proposed budget, slumping home sales unnerve the real estate market here, Macy's launches a new campaign to lure lost Marshall Field's customers, and can quarterback Brian Griese salvage the Bears season? Guests:

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza Former Illinois governor George Ryan could be in prison within two weeks, after losing his appeal today. But the Court of Appeals decision was far from unanimous. Eddie Arruza and his panel look at whether the disgraced ex-governor has any options left. Guests: Michael Monico, former federal prosecutor; Gil Soffer, former federal prosecutor; Zach Fardon, former First Assistant U.S. Attorney; and Len Cavise, DePaul University

Transit Update Legislative leaders unveiled the latest plan to fund mass transit. Rich Samuels has details that could include modest fare increases.

Political Update Governor Blagojevich says that a new, permanent source of funding for mass transit is in the works. Rich Samuels was with the governor today and tells us about that.

News Analysis with Carol Marin The private security company in charge of Chicago's two water filtration plants was just fired after guards were found sleeping on the job. Carol Marin and her panel look at what's being done to safeguard our drinking water and how susceptible Chicago is to a terrorist attack. Guests: Tom Mockaitis and Matthew Lipman.

The Week in Review at 7pm Cook County Board President Todd Stroger proposing $888 million in tax hikes, some Chicago aldermen ready to contest Mayor Daley's proposed $293 million in tax, fee, and fine increases, casino proposals gathering momentum in Springfield, the CHA requiring adult residents to find a job or attend school for 20 hours a week, nearly 900 Illinois schools failed to meet federal 'No Child Left Behind' standards, former House Speaker Dennis Hastert ready to retire, and the Bears season barely alive. Guests:

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza Yesterday Cook County Board President Todd Stroger announced some controversial tax hikes, including tripling your sales tax and paying more at the pump and parking garages. Is there another way to fund county government? Eddie Arruza talks one-on-one with President Stroger.

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More Cook County Tax Hikes? Higher taxes and an expanded payroll highlight the proposed 2008 Cook County budget presented today by President Todd Stroger. Rich Samuels brings us up to date on a document that's already generating controversy.

Cook County Budget Crisis A blue ribbon panel today said it's urgent that an independent commission take control of the Cook County health care system. Rich Samuels tells us why and brings us reaction from county board members. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Taxpayers are up in arms over Mayor Daley's proposed $293 million budget increase in taxes, fees and fines. We'll hear what aldermen have to say about the controversial proposal. Guests: Ald. Joe Moore, Ald. George Cardenas, Ald. Manny Flores, Ald. Helen Shiller

Chicago Nobel Prize Winner Another Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to a University of Chicago professor today. Rich Samuels introduces us to Roger Myerson, who believes that abstract economic theory can lead to better American foreign policy.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm Mayor Daley unveils his bad news budget, record heat wreaks havoc at the Chicago Marathon, the CTA presents more doomsday scenarios, Chicago's scandal-plagued elite cop unit disbanded, Rev. Jesse Jackson protests police abuse at the Harold Ickes Public Housing Project, the rejuvenated Bears get ready for the Vikings, and the Cubs dream season a playoff nightmare. Guests:

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza Is raising taxes the only way out of Chicago's latest budget shortfall, as Mayor Daley says? Why is the city increasing spending by $700 million? And what's it going toward? Eddie Arruza and his panel look at the mayor's 2008 tax-and-spend plan. Guests: Laurence Msall, Civic Federation; Ben Joravsky, Chicago Reader; Paula Worthington, University of Chicago