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News Analysis with Eddie Arruza The 43rd ward is one of the city's most affluent, covering Lincoln Park and Old Town. Development is a major issue. But this race has also become noteworthy for campaign mudslinging. Eddie Arruza talks to two-term incumbent Vi Daley and challenger Michelle Smith.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman Senator Barack Obama raises $25 million for presidential run, Chicago Police Superintendent Phil Cline announces retirement, Sam Zell buys the Tribune Company, Brown Line repairs begin, and the Cubs and Sox open a new season. Guests:

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza The candidates in Chicago's 35th ward runoff election will square off tonight. Incumbent Rey Colon and challenger Vilma Colom have been rivals for the last decade. Eddie Arruza talks with the candidates about crime, development and the big box issue.

News Analysis with Carol Marin Our series of aldermanic forums continues today with the South Side's third ward, one plagued by crime, unemployment, and sparse development. We'll talk to 23-year incumbent Dorothy Tillman and challenger Pat Dowell. Jonathan Eig It's the 60th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's historic first season when he broke the color barrier in baseball, the topic of the new book, "Opening Day." Author Jonathan Eig joins us in our studios.

32nd Ward Runoff Election The 32nd ward has undergone many changes due to gentrification in recent years. The changing face of the ward is central to the debate in the aldermanic race. In our ongoing series of aldermanic forums in advance of the April 17th run-off election, we'll talk to incumbent alderman Ted Matlak and challenger Scott Waguespack.

Police Superintendent Retires After a week of intense scrutiny over his handling of two incidents involving off-duty police officers in bar brawls, Chicago Police Superintendent Phil Cline announced his retirement today, 7 months ahead of when he was initially set to step down. The superintendent's announcement came after he met with Mayor Daley this morning. Did the Mayor push Superintendent Cline into early retirement and who may be next in line to be Chicago's top cop? Elizabeth Brackett will have the story.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman Another alleged beating by Chicago cops caught on tape, United Airlines unions furious over huge executive pay day, billionaire investor Sam Zell reportedly close to buying the Tribune Company, the latest version of the Chicago Spire unveiled, the Brown's Chicken mass murder trial finally underway, and the Cubs and Sox open a new season Monday. Guests:

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza A security camera in a bar captured the shocking attack of a female bartender allegedly by an off-duty Chicago police officer. Tonight, Police Superintendent Phil Cline talks to Eddie Arruza about this and another instance also caught on tape.

News Analysis with Carol Marin The man behind former governor George Ryan's conviction is going into private practice. Patrick Collins talks one-on-one with Carol Marin about his past, present, and future. Coal & Global Warming Rich Samuels reports on the battle against global warming and what coal-fired power plants are doing to reduce carbon-dioxide emissions.

Gonzales in Chicago Embattled U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales met the press in Chicago today. Rich Samuels was there and will bring us the latest from the federal building. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Following a breast cancer summit held in Chicago a few days ago, Elizabeth Brackett and her panel weigh in on where we are in the fight against the deadly disease. Guests: Dr. David Ansell, Rush University Medical Center; Dr. Seema Khan, Northwestern Memorial Hospital; and Steve Whitman, Sinai Urban Health Institute

Chicago Spire Internationally acclaimed architect Santiago Calatrava unveils his newest plan for North America's tallest building — a soaring condo tower planned for the mouth of the Chicago River. The new design wowed the crowd, but have the architect and developer silenced their critics? Geoffrey Baer will tell us.

The Week in Review A savage beating by an off-duty Chicago cop caught on video, Mayor Daley's former aide indicted on hiring fraud charges, 4,000 anti-war protesters march downtown, Airbus lands their brand-new double-decker jet at O'Hare, Blue Line repairs could cost $100 million and take 3 years to complete, and the Cubs and Sox can't wait for Opening Day. Guests:

Federal Indictments U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald reacts to his recent "mediocre" job rating and announces the indictment of a former top Chicago city official. Rich Samuels reports on today's double header at the federal building.

News Analysis with Carol Marin Is Chicago's U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald's job performance "mediocre"? That was the rating the White House used to force the ouster of two other U.S. Attorneys - among eight who were fired. Now the U.S. House has authorized subpoenas in those cases. Three former U.S. Attorneys for the Northern District of Illinois join us tonight to talk about the politics of being U.S. Attorney and keeping the job. Guests: Scott Lassar, Anton Valukas and Sam Skinner

Anti-War Protest Chicagoans are preparing for a march downtown tonight protesting the continuing war in Iraq. Rich Samuels will have a live report. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett This week marks the 4th anniversary of the war in Iraq. Elizabeth Brackett talks to Iraq war veteran Tammy Duckworth, who is making a visit next week to Walter Reed Hospital in Washington.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett A young boy from Indiana has found himself at the center of an international medical story. His father's smallpox vaccine caused a severe reaction in the boy. His case is being treated as a kind of a test of how prepared we are for a disease outbreak. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel will take a look. Guests: Dr. Madelyn Kahana, Comer Children's Hospital; Dr. Susan Gerber, Chicago Department of Public Health; and Dr. Ken Alexander, Comer Children's Hospital

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman The Bears Tank Johnson jailed, Chicago's postal service the worst in the nation, the City Council approves Olympic guarantee, Curie High School principal fights dismissal, media mogul Conrad Black on trial here, and the Cubs and Sox set to open a new season in just a couple of weeks. Guests:

Mass Transit Mess Mass transit will need billions of dollars if it is to survive, says the state's Auditor General today. Even if fares are doubled, mass transit would still be in the hole. Elizabeth Brackett has the story. News Analysis with Eddie Arruza Chicago's mail delivery service is the worst in the nation, according to a U.S. Postal Service audit. Why is it so bad and what are postal officials doing about it? Guests: Gloria Tyson, Chicago Postmaster, Ald. Richard Mell

Conrad Black Trial Begins The trial of the man accused of plundering the Sun-Times began today. Rich Samuels was there and has an update. News Analysis with Carol Marin The Chicago City Council today overwhelmingly passed a measure putting the city's taxpayers on the hook for $500 million if the Olympic Games come to Chicago, and if there are cost overruns. Carol Marin and her panel take a closer look.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Curie High School students are furious after the ouster of their principal by the local School Council. Do LSCs have too much power? Elizabeth Brackett and her panel weigh in on the debate. Guests: Laurie Watts Branch, Murray Language Academy LSC; Tracy Dell'Angela, Chicago Tribune; and Patrick Rocks, Chicago Public Schools

News Analysis with Carol Marin Larger-than-life media baron Conrad Black goes on trial Wednesday, accused of stealing from the Chicago Sun-Times, among other newspapers in his Hollinger International holdings. Carol Marin and her panel take a look at how the trial might unfold. Guests: Joe Weber, John Gallo and Tom Durkin Housewares Show The 2007 International Home and Housewares Show is underway at McCormick Place. We'll look at the latest trends and some nifty new products.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman Senator Barack Obama's questionable stock deals, Governor Blagojevich's pricey budget proposal, Chicago greets the Olympic selection committee, elementary test scores soar after testing procedures changed, the Bears trade Thomas Jones, and the Big Ten tournament tips off at the United Center. Guests:

Chicago 2016 Chicago's 2016 Olympic committee rolled out the red carpet for the USOC. We'll take a look at how the city fared and whether the games are worth all the trouble, especially if taxpayers end up footing part of the bill. Supreme Court Clerks Five Chicago-area law graduates are headed to the Supreme Court to serve as clerks. We'll hear the stories of three former Supreme Court clerks, and get their advice for the latest group.

News Analysis with Carol Marin The battle line is being drawn between big business and Governor Rod Blagojevich. Carol Marin and her panel will discuss the governor's budget proposal to fund universal healthcare, education and the state pension by raising business taxes. Americas We'll introduce you to a modern-day view of ancient Americans. A new permanent exhibition at the Field Museum discovers what we have in common with the early people of North, South and Central America.

CPS Gains Mayor Daley reacts to the gains Chicago Public School students posted on state achievement tests. Rich Samuels will be here with the story behind the numbers. Jennifer Hudson Today is Jennifer Hudson day in Chicago and the city celebrated her return home. Elizabeth Brackett sits down with the Chicago "Dreamgirl" to talk about her recent rise to fame and her Oscar win.

News Analysis with Phil Ponce Governor Rod Blagojevich just announced his latest plan for affordable health care in Illinois. We'll talk one-on-one with Deputy Governor Sheila Nix about Illinois Covered. Lake Invaders The "bloody-red shrimp" has found its way into Lake Michigan. Rich Samuels will tell us about this new and unwanted exotic species. And he'll also update us on efforts to keep Asian Carp out of the Great Lakes.