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The city's inspector general says the police department could save big if it replaced some sworn officers with civilians. But what does the mayor think? Paris Schutz has the story.

Carol Marin takes a closer look at how the upcoming gubernatorial race is shaking out with Chicago Sun-Times' Springfield bureau chief, Dave McKinney.

Fourth quarter earnings are out for some major local players, Groupon suspends all gun deals, and the latest on Boeing's troubled 787 Dreamliner. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM has those stories, and more top business headlines.

New White Sox General Manager Rick Hahn discusses key off-season roster moves, Paul Konerko's health following wrist surgery, and why he's excited about SoxFest this weekend.

Northwestern University's construction of a $32 million parking garage and visitor center on the lakefront is sparking controversy in Evanston. We talk with a resident who is suing the city for approving the project.

Iconic television journalist Walter Jacobson joins us to talk about his life, career and new autobiography.

New plans are unveiled to overhaul Wrigley Field. The catch: no public money is involved. But will it win neighborhood approval? Paris Schutz has reaction.

The First Lady’s role in the public imagination has changed dramatically since her husband was first elected. We look at the deeper meaning behind her image.

As a kid, Walter Arnold loved the gargoyles at the University of Chicago. Today, he is a master stone carver, trained in Italy and at Washington National Cathedral. Jay Shefsky has his story.

Barack Obama gets sworn in for his second term as President of the United States. We break down his second inaugural address.

With the inauguration over, where do we go from here? A panel of experts joins us to discuss what to expect during President Obama's second term.

What's the story behind the "suicide bridge" in Lincoln Park? Geoffrey Baer has the answer in this week's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

Watch an interview with the former Bears QB and current 49ers head coach from a 1993 episode of Chicago Tonight.

Chicago Week in Review premiered on January 20, 1978. For 35 years, host Joel Weisman and his panel of guest journalists have taken WTTW viewers behind the headlines of the top stories of the week. Politics, of course, has always been a staple of the show. Here we have collected some programs broadcast around key political events of the past 35 years, along with a few others.

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.

In this web extra edition of Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review, Joel Weisman turns the tables and lets his guests ask him questions.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel is exploring privatizing Midway Airport. We have the chair of his advisory panel here to explain this potential partnership.

A new energy law is changing how homeowners live in Illinois. Our expert panel tells us what this law means – and debates its pros and cons.

He's been bringing you the "Week in Review" for 35 years. We celebrate and reminisce with Joel Weisman about this historic milestone. Visit THE WEEK IN REVIEW: 35TH ANNIVERSARY to watch vintage "Week In Review" shows from the past 35 years.

Joel Weisman talks with John Callaway in this 1974 audition tape produced prior to Weisman being hired to work on WTTW’s Public News Center.

In this special edition of Chicago Week in Review, Joel Weisman and his guests discuss Jane Byrne’s shocking victory over incumbent Mayor Michael Bilandic in the Democratic mayoral primary.

David Axelrod, architect of President Obama’s election victories, then a Chicago Tribune reporter, is among the guests in this discussion of city, county and state politics, as is Chicago Tonight’s Carol Marin.

Harold Washington beats Mayor Jane Byrne and Richard M. Daley in the Democratic primary for mayor.

Harold Washington becomes Chicago’s first African-American mayor by beating Republican Bernard Epton in the general election.

Mayor Harold Washington dies, leaving a lasting legacy and creating at least temporary chaos as various factions line up to back possible replacements.

National star of the Republican Party, Joe Walsh, joins us to talk about the state of the GOP in Illinois, and what's next on his agenda.