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Corruption Trial Update Elizabeth Brackett tells us about today's developments in former governor George Ryan's corruption trial. News Analysis with Phil Ponce There was a downtown pep rally for the White Sox this afternoon. Phil Ponce and his panel preview tomorrow's play-off game against the Red Sox. St. Ignatius Football Comeback With the Bears off this week, we'll have the story of a local high school team and their return to the grid iron after a five-decade absence.

This week on Chicago Sunday: Host Phil Ponce talks with David Kolata the new Executive Director of the Citizen's Utility Board. The organization has saved Illinois consumers millions of dollars by keeping utility rates in check. From Chinese sweet rolls to Mexican pastries, Edie Arruza takes us on a tour of several local ethnic bakeries.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review The White Sox clinch the division, George Ryan's kickback trial finally underway, O'Hare expansion gets the green light, a new Ikea opens in Bolingbrook, ComEd claims it may go bankrupt, and an indoor city smoking ban expected to pass. Guests:

News Analysis with Phil Ponce For the first time in five years, the White Sox are playoff-bound. Phil Ponce and a team of sports journalists look back at how they got here, and then look ahead to the Sox post-season prospects. Guests: Bill Jauss, Tom Shaer, Mike Ferrin. Corruption Trial Update The government's star witness Scott Fawell came face-to-face with his former boss George Ryan today in the former governor's corruption trial. Rich Samuels will tell us what happened.

Ryan's Trial Begins The much-anticipated corruption trial of former Illinois governor George Ryan finally got underway today with opening statements. Eddie Arruza reports on what the prosecution and defense told jurors about Ryan's alleged fraud and racketeering crimes.

News Analysis with Phil Ponce On the eve of George Ryan's corruption trial, Phil Ponce and his panel take a look at what the prosecution and the defense teams might be planning. Guests: Mike Flannery, WBBM-TV; Patrick Cotter, Arnstein & Lehr and Phil Rogers, WMAQ-TV. Saul Bellow Memorial Author Saul Bellow was remembered today in a service at the University of Chicago. Rich Samuels shares highlights of the day.

Hurricane Rita Update We'll have a live report from Elizabeth Brackett who is in Houston covering the aftermath of Hurricane Rita. News Analysis with Phil Ponce City officials have announced plans to crack down on jaywalkers. Phil Ponce and his panel take a closer look at the embattled pedestrian and other traffic issues. Guests: John McCarron, Joseph Schofer and Siim Soot.

This week on Chicago Sunday: Host Phil Ponce talks with Roche Schulfer about celebrating his 25th anniversary as Executive Director of the Goodman Theatre. He takes us behind the scenes of one of Chicago's most important – and most enduring – arts organizations. Then, Elizabeth Bracket takes us on a tour of the Field Museum's new $65 million storage facility. It will be the new home for more than two million museum artifacts.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review Mayor Daley's former top political aide implicated in city hiring scandal, jury selection underway in former Governor George Ryan's corruption trial, Marshall Field's facing extinction, the fatal Metra accident investigated, and the White Sox on the verge of an epic collapse. Guests:

News Analysis with Phil Ponce For years, he's been known as the dogged consumer advocate who was head of the Citizens Utility Board. Now Martin Cohen is shifting positions. Governor Blagojevich named him as the chairman of the Illinois Commerce Commission, the same agency he has battled for more than 20 years. Cohen joins us for a panel discussion about his new job.

News Analysis with Phil Ponce It's day three of jury selection in the trial of former Governor George Ryan. What kind of people do prosecutors and defense attorneys want on this jury? Phil Ponce and his panel will take a look. Iraq Update Escalating violence in Iraq has shaken the suburban Chicago businessman who recently served as Minister of Electricity in Iraq. On a recent trip back to Chicago he told Elizabeth Brackett he fears Iraq is moving closer to civil war. That conversation is coming up tonight.

Metra Derailment The federal investigation into last Saturday's deadly Metra accident continued today as officials tried to simulate the conditions that led to the crash. Eddie Arruza updates us on what investigators were trying to determine today.

News Analysis with Phil Ponce Governor Blagojevich vehemently denies any wrongdoing in an alleged pension scheme. Phil Ponce and his panel take a closer look at the governor's latest controversy. Guests: Greg Hinz, Kristen McQueary, Chris Fusco Bears Alumni Club The Bears put it all together against the Lions: Offense, defense and special teams all scored. Superbowl champ Steve McMichael is here for our Bears Alumni Club.

The Week in Review Governor Blagojevich's name surfaces in pension probe, former Governor Ryan accused of media blitz just before his jury selection on Monday, Hurricane Katrina prompts Chicago officials to reevaluate evacuation plans here, get ready for soaring gas bills, the White Sox division lead evaporating, and the Bears hope to tame the Detroit Lions. Guests:

Mayor Daley's Press Conference Mayor Daley warned of record high gas prices this winter as he announced programs to help seniors and low income residents deal with the soaring costs of energy. Elizabeth Brackett reports on this and other news from the mayor's wide ranging news conference today.

City Council Meeting An impassioned city council meeting today included an unexpected health scare by one of the alderman. News Analysis with Phil Ponce The average tab for heating a home this fall and winter is expected to be $1500. On top of that, gas and electric companies are asking for rate increases. Representatives of People's Energy and ComEd will be here to explain.

News Analysis with Phil Ponce In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, how prepared are we for a major disaster? Phil Ponce examines that question with a panel that includes Mayor Daley's Chief of Staff, Ron Huberman. Hurricane Relief Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the closest major city to New Orleans, has absorbed tens of thousands of evacuees. How has the disaster changed that town? Elizabeth Brackett recently returned from the region and has the story.

This week on Chicago Sunday: On this the 4th anniversary of 9/11 and in the wake of Hurricane Katrina Host Phil Ponce talks with Richard Friedman, President and Chair of the National Strategy Forum – a Chicago-based organization whose mission is to educate the public on critical issues of national security.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review Chicago welcomes Hurricane Katrina's victims, the City Hall monitor takes over clout-ridden hiring process, Jim Edgar closer to a gubernatorial comeback, nearly 19,000 Boeing machinists go on strike, the White Sox close in on a division championship, and the Bears open the season against the Washington Redskins. Guests:

Hurricane Katrina Update Gulf coast residents have begun returning to try and salvage some of their belongings from their demolished homes. Elizabeth Brackett returned with one family and tells us what they found.

Hurricane Update More survivors of Hurricane Katrina are reaching Chicago. Rich Samuels takes us to Tinley Park where more than 100 will find shelter for the foreseeable future. South Suburban PADS Agency, 708-754-4357. We'll talk live with Chicago Tribune columnist Mary Schmich, who is in Baton Rouge tonight and has been covering the aftermath of the hurricane in New Orleans and the surrounding area all week.

Chicago's Katrina Response Mayor Daley was on hand today as Chicago geared up to receive survivors of Hurricane Katrina. Rich Samuels reports from the city's new intake center on the west side. News Analysis with Eddie Arruza On this first day of school, Chicago Public Schools CEO Arne Duncan sits down with Eddie Arruza to talk about the new school year.

Chicago Tonight is preempted for the holiday.

This week on Chicago Sunday: Host Phil Ponce talks with Chicago Public Library Commissioner Mary Dempsey about her recently completed stint "cleaning up" the city's minority hiring program. Then, if some researchers at the Illinois Institute of Technology are predicting correctly, the solar house of the future will make it's own heat and electricity. Eddie Arruza tells us how it works and when we can expect to move in.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review Chicago reacts to Hurricane Katrina, Mayor Daley apologizes to Chicagoans for recent scandals, West Nile virus on the rise here, the White Sox continue to struggle, and the Bears finally sign top draft pick Cedric Bensen. Guests:

Hurricane Katrina Update