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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman Mayor Daley cruises to easy victory, radical change in the City Council, drivers brace for Dan Ryan gridlock, Lovie Smith signs contract extension, and Ron Santo snubbed for Hall of Fame. Guests:

Lovie Smith Lovie Smith gets a big pay raise and agrees to stay on as the Bears' head coach through 2011. Rich Samuels will have the latest from Halas Hall. Sexual Harassment at Work Today's Chicago Sun-Times story about claims of sexual harassment at the Illinois Department of Human Services by a male employee against his female boss raises questions about evolving work places. Christian Farr and his panel take a closer look.

Election Results Carol Marin and former WBBM political editor Bob Crawford dissect last night's election results and discuss what's ahead in the many run-off elections across the city. The New Class The votes are in and three incumbents are out! We'll talk to the three aldermen-elect who will take over in the 7th, 12th, and 42nd wards. Clean Coal Can so-called "clean coal" technologies bring back the state's mining industry and keep environmentalists happy? Rich Samuels will tackle that question.

Election Day Update Rich Samuels has a live report from the Board of Elections, as the polls close and the vote counting begins. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett The Dow Jones Industrial Average posts its biggest one-day drop since just after the September 11th attacks. What's behind today's 400-plus point plunge? We'll take a closer look. Guests: Terry Savage, Marshall Front

RTA Overhaul An Illinois Auditor General's report calls for a complete overhaul of the RTA. At the same time the agency is requesting more than $10 billion in funding. We'll get to the bottom of this with State Rep. Julie Hamos, a member of the Illinois House Mass Transit Committee. News Analysis with Eddie Arruza It's the eve of the Chicago municipal elections and Eddie Arruza sits down with local reporters to talk politics. Guests: Carlos Hernandez Gomez, Alden Loury and Mike Flannery

Chicago Tonight: The Week In Review

Cook County Budget Crisis It was a raucous day at the county building as Cook County commissioners try to reach a compromise on the 2007 budget. Rich Samuels brings us the latest, live from the county building.

News Analysis with Carol Marin We turn our attention to the 20th ward in tonight's aldermanic forum. The race received more attention when the incumbent, Ald. Arenda Troutman, was arrested by the feds last month on bribery charges. Guests: Arenda Troutman, Willie B. Cochran, Edward Chaney Race for Mayor We'll sit down with mayoral candidate William "Dock" Walls. He'll outline his vision for Chicago. Mayor Daley and Dorothy Brown declined our invitation to participate in tonight's forum.

George Ryan Appeal Former governor Jim Thompson analyzes former governor George Ryan's latest efforts to stay out of jail. Rich Samuels brings us today's news from the federal building. Listen to the attached audio clip below for more. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett We'll hear from candidates for alderman in Chicago's 46th Ward. Guests: Helen Shiller, James Cappleman

News Analysis with Carol Marin We turn our attention to the north side in tonight's aldermanic candidate forum. We'll be joined by the four candidates vying for alderman of the 49th ward. Guests: Joseph Moore, Don Gordon, Jim Ginderske, and Chris Adams Tavis Smiley PBS and NPR talk show host Tavis Smiley is travelling the country promoting his latest book, "The Covenant in Action." We'll talk to him about his goals for improving the future for black Americans.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman Mayor Daley's campaign in overdrive, Senator Barack Obama slips up on the campaign trail, Chicago digs out of a snowstorm, home sales in a deep freeze, Dan Ryan reconstruction resumes next month, and the Cubs and Sox open spring training. Guests:

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza The 35th ward is rapidly developing and undergoing change. It is also home to a Hispanic majority. In tonight's aldermanic forum, we'll talk to the incumbent alderman and the two challengers who want his job. Guests: Rey Colon, Vilma Colom and Miguel Sotomayor

News Analysis with Carol Marin A bipartisan group of Cook County commissioners today proposed a budget for Cook County, which is heavily in debt. They hope to get enough votes to defeat board president Todd Stroger's budget plan. Carol Marin sits down with two of the budget's sponsors. Guests: Forrest Claypool, Lance Tyson

Weather Old man winter hit our area hard today. We'll get the latest from WGN meteorologist Tom Skilling. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Our coverage of the upcoming aldermanic elections continues. Tonight we'll talk to candidates in the city's most visible ward. 42nd ward incumbent Ald. Burt Natarus and challenger Brendan Reilly join us in studio. Tax Tips Top tax preparer Joan LeValley gives us some timely tips for filing and tells us about changes to the tax laws.

Obama's Official Announcement Sen. Barack Obama launched his presidential campaign this weekend. Our Carol Marin was there and will have the details. Plus, we'll take another look at the in-depth biographical profile Elizabeth Brackett put together about Obama on the eve of his 2004 Senate campaign. News Analysis with Carol Marin We'll begin our coverage of this month's aldermanic elections with a look at the hotly contested 7th ward race among Ald. Darcel Beavers, Sandi Jackson and two other candidates.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7:00 pm Senator Barack Obama ready to run for president, Chicago city elections less than three weeks away, bone-chilling temperatures grip the area, the Auto Show drives into town, billionaire Sam Zell interested in the Tribune Company, and the Bears come up short in the Super Bowl. Guests:

Quinn vs. Com Ed Lt. Governor Pat Quinn is upset that the Illinois Commerce Commission isn't going to investigate ties between Com Ed and the group Consumers Organized for Reliable Electricity. We'll talk with Quinn about this latest chapter in Illinois' electric rate saga.

News Analysis with Carol Marin Cook County Board President Todd Stroger has named his cousin to be the county's Chief Financial Officer. Carol Marin talks to two Cook County commissioners about this and other high-ranking staff changes. Guests: Forrest Claypool, Tony Peraica

Heart Disease Update Heart disease remains a major killer and the number one killer of women. We'll talk to a cardiologist about a new study that could spell progress and find out what you should do to remain heart healthy.

Bears Alumni Club The Bears' mission in Miami turned out to be impossible against MVP Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts. In our last Bears Alumni Club of the season, former Bear Chris Zorich weighs in on what went wrong, and we'll look ahead to next season.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman The Bears ready to rumble on Sunday, Senator Barack Obama draws an apology for alleged racial comments by Senator Joe Biden, three new casinos proposed, Governor Blagojevich moving ahead with plans to sell the state's lottery, and billionaire investor Carol Icahn takes a major stake in Motorola. Guests:

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett A new University of Chicago study released today is one of the most comprehensive looks at the attitudes of young African-Americans ever. Elizabeth Brackett sits down with the author of the study and one of its participants to talk about the surprising results. Richard Posner It is the cardinal sin in literature and journalism. But why do people still do it? We'll talk to federal appeals court judge Richard Posner about his new book on plagiarism.

News Analysis with Carol Marin Cook County's Chief Medical Officer was on the hot seat today as commissioners critiqued his bare-bones budget. Dr. Robert Simon will join Carol Marin in the studio. Organ Donation We'll hear all about new aspects of organ donation. It involves a lot more than just signing the back of your driver's license. Guest: Dave Bosch, Gift of Life Organ & Tissue Donor Network

Eye on Iowa Hillary Clinton made some unexpected news while she was in Iowa. And Barack Obama will make his rounds in that state shortly. Chicago Sun-Times columnist Lynn Sweet has been on the trail and stops by our studios to talk presidential politics.

News Analysis with Carol Marin He may be Chicago's most powerful politician that no one recognizes. Carol Marin sits down with William Daley, the brother of the mayor, advisor to Sen. Barack Obama, and former Secretary of the Commerce Department under Bill Clinton.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman Super Bowl fever grips Chicago, Senator Barack Obama backing Mayor Daley's re-election campaign, more outrage over Cook County Board President Todd Stroger's painful budget cuts, Chicago's Olympic plans unveiled, and Rupert Murdoch reportedly interested in Tribune Company assets. Guests: