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Market Woes The Dow plunged more than 300 points today, just about a week after hitting a record high of 14,000. The S&P 500 and the NASDAQ also fell sharply. Personal finance columnist Terry Savage joins us to talk about the market lows and highs.

News Analysis with Carol Marin The NBA commissioner insists that the referee who is accused of betting on games he worked is just one bad apple. But the sports world is reeling. Carol Marin explores the explosive story with Norm Van Lier, Mike Mulligan and Howard Pearl, a lawyer who represented the NBA referee's union.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett As Democrats continue to bicker over the state budget, what's going through the minds of Republican lawmakers? Elizabeth Brackett talks to Senate Minority Leader Frank Watson and House Minority Leader Tom Cross from Springfield. YouTube Debate Questions for the Democratic presidential debate last night came from the website, YouTube. We'll see how well the candidates fared. Guest: John McIntyre, RealClearPolitics.com

Budget Impasse Can Governor Blagojevich and Illinois legislators agree on a budget by the July 31, or will state government have to shut down? Rich Samuels has the latest on the budget crisis. News Analysis with Carol Marin A Lake County jury this past weekend convicted Deerfield parents Jeff and Sara Hutsell for allowing teenage drinking in their home. Carol Marin and her panel explore the issue of parental responsibility and teen drinking.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm The Chicago Police Department in the spotlight this week, tales of murder told at the Family Secrets mob trial, Deerfield parents on trial for allegedly permitting fatal teenage drinking party, lawmakers still deadlocked in Springfield, the Chicago Tribune now selling front page ads, and the red hot Cubs acquire a veteran catcher. Guests

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza The Illinois General Assembly is now in its seventh week of overtime and there's still no state budget in sight. Eddie Arruza talks with Senate President Emil Jones about the stalemate and a possible hike in the state income tax. City Council Update The Chicago Police Department's newly-reformed Office of Professional Standards has its first chief administrator. Rich Samuels tells us about her and why some say today's OPS ordinance didn't go far enough.

For information on the Cuban art exhibit at Havana Gallery, click here Mayor Daley Speaks Out Mayor Daley denies charges he failed to invite two recently deposed aldermen to today's dedication of the new Kennedy-King College campus. Rich Samuels has the latest on that and other questions of interest the mayor fielded this morning.

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza Glaxo-Smith-Kline's new cancer drug has received rave reviews from patients and from Wall Street since its release in March. But two local oncologists question the instructions that come with the drug's labelling. Eddie Arruza and his panel will explore what this means for cancer patients. Guests: Dr. Mark Ratain, Dr. Ezra Cohen

House Speaker Michael Madigan There's an extraordinary battle of wills playing out in Springfield between House Speaker Michael Madigan and Governor Blagojevich over the state budget. Speaker Madigan gives us an update live from Springfield.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm NBC 5 News fired reporter Amy Jacobson this week after video surfaced showing her in a bathing suit at the home of an interview subject, the CTA threatening to lay off 1,000 transit workers, Blue Line repairs now on the fast track, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and the Chicago Board of Trade deal finalized, the latest chapter of Waukegan's immigration debate sparks economic protests, and the Cubs and Sox begin the second half of the season.

Click here for today's beach closings Stock Market Soars The Dow closed above 13,800 for the first time with a 284-point surge. We'll talk to Chicago Sun-Times personal finance columnist Terry Savage about what it means and what you should do about it.

News Analysis with Carol Marin The Vatican caused controversy Tuesday when it released a document that sought to clarify the Roman Catholic Church as "the one true church." Carol Marin and her panel take a closer look at papal language. Guests: Rev. Thomas Baima, William Schweiker, Rev. Donald Senior

Amy Jacobson Out NBC5 fired reporter Amy Jacobson today after a video surfaced showing her at an interview subject's house going to swim at his pool. Was the firing justified? Our panel of media observers weigh in on the controversy. Guests: Donna Leff, Steve Rhodes

News Analysis with Carol Marin The Illinois legislature continued its budget battle over the weekend with no let-up in the bitterness between Governor Blagojevich and House Speaker Michael Madigan. Carol Marin and her panel take a look at the latest. Guests: Judy Baar Topinka, Roland Burris

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm Rev. Daniel McCormack sentenced to five years for molesting five boys, Senator Barack Obama raises $32 million in just 3 months, state lawmakers still gridlocked over the budget, complaints against Chicago cab drivers soaring, the battle for the Chicago Board of Trade headed toward a climax, Walgreens acquires home care company, and the Cubs still red-hot. Guests:

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza The budget impasse in Springfield continues with political volleys flying between Governor Blagojevich and the Illinois General Assembly. Eddie Arruza and his panel take a look at what the bickering means for the taxpayers. Guests: Paul Green, Greg Hinz, Bruce Dold Johnny Frigo Chicago music legend Johnny Frigo died yesterday at the age of 90. We'll show you how Johnny not only kept up with Doc Severinsen, but matched wits with the king of late night television.

We're taking tonight off to celebrate the Fourth of July. Please tune in tomorrow and have a great holiday!

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have produced more cases of traumatic brain injury than any previous war. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel discuss what the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is doing to help Illinois veterans. Guests: Tammy Duckworth, Dr. Felise Zollman Missing Bees Rich Samuels tells us why Illinois beekeepers are concerned about the phenomenon called "Colony Collapse Disorder," and how a decline in insect pollinators might impact your dinner table.

News Analysis with Carol Marin The Supreme Court finished its term with some major decisions leaning to the right. Carol Marin and her panel have a wrap-up of the major cases and discuss what it means for you. Guests: Lewis Myers, Jr., Joseph Morris, Abdon Pallasch From the Vault... Rich Samuels reports on a mob assassination that took place 27 years ago today. It's one of the 18 mob hits that are now the focus of the "Family Secrets" trial at the Federal Building.

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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman Chicago gun violence continues to claim innocent children, Chicago's rain blocker system criticized, immigration a hot button issue in Waukegan and Carpentersville, the AMA holds their annual meeting here, the red-hot Cubs take on the first-place Brewers, and the Bulls draft Joakim Noah. Guests:

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza Why is a Republican Illinois legislator appearing in an ad for Sen. Barack Obama when he says he's supporting John McCain? Eddie Arruza will ask State Senator Kirk Dillard that question, and look at other Republicans who are leaning a bit more Democratic these days. Darwin Exhibit How much do you know about Charles Darwin? A new exhibit at Chicago's Field Museum sheds light not just on the science of evolution, but on the man who introduced the world to the theory.

CTA Crisis Averted? Mayor Daley today announced an historic five-year pact between the CTA and its operating unions. Will this help the CTA avoid its worst-case scenario cutbacks and fare increases? Rich Samuels has details.

Tonight's Chicago Tonight show has been canceled due to flooded studios. In its place, we'll be rebroadcasting the Emmy award-winning episode of Chicago Stories, Leopold & Loeb: Love and Murder in Chicago. It's the story of the notorious 1924 murder case in which two wealthy University of Chicago students murdered a young boy in their neighborhood. It became a sensational international story when renowned lawyer Clarence Darrow agreed to defend them. Please join us tomorrow night when we've dried out!

"Tanked" Johnson The Chicago Bears cut defensive lineman Tank Johnson today. We'll have all the latest on why the troubled star player was let go and what this means for the Bears upcoming season.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm The Chicago mob on trial, Cook County Board president Todd Stroger battling prostate cancer, a computer glitch strands United Airlines passengers around the country, video cameras going up on CTA buses, the Cubs trade catcher Michael Barrett, and the Crosstown Classic resumes. Guests: