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ESPN sports reporter and blogger Jesse Rogers recaps last night's thrilling win over the Philadelphia Flyers.

A preview of WTTW's newest documentary, airing tonight at 7:30, which traces the rich history of Chicago's African Americans from the city's first permanent settler Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable to the election of America's first black president. Visit the website for DuSable to Obama: Chicago's Black Metropolis

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Rod Blagojevich's corruption trial finally gets underway; more classroom time is proposed for some Chicago Public Schools; Mark Kirk's military record now a senate campaign issue; we take a closer look at Chicago's deadly streets; and the Blackhawks' Stanley Cup quest hits a road bump. Guests:

It's been 18 months since former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was arrested on corruption charges. Elizabeth Brackett had a front row seat today as jury selection kicked off. She joins us with all the details. Read The Blagojevich Blog

Mayor Daley isn't sure about the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's recommendation to make the Chicago River clean enough for swimming. Eddie Arruza and his panel discuss the recommendations, and much more.

Rahm Emanuel is subpoenaed by lawyers for former Governor Rod Blagojevich, whose trial starts tomorrow. Congressman Mark Kirk is trying to set the record straight and steer his campaign for U.S. Senate back on course. Chicago Sun-Times columnist Lynn Sweet joins us live from Washington, D.C. with these stories and more.

Swap air conditioning for ice cream this summer with a new program that pays consumers who save energy. The program comes from the Citizens Utility Board, and executive director Dave Kolata joins us to tell us how it works. CUB Energy Saver

Nightly Business Report's Diane Eastabrook introduces us to the Berman family, who have been serving Superdawgs in Chicago for more than 60 years.

Bedlam at the United Center as the Blackhawks beat the Flyers for a 2-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup Finals. We look back at last night's thrilling Hawk win...and ahead to game three with a former Hawk -- Comcast SportsNet's Steve Konroyd.

The federal corruption trial against former Governor Rod Blagojevich gets underway this week. Elizabeth Brackett sits down with an attorney from the Blagojevich defense team.

Will the new work rules at McCormick Place be enough to keep conventions from deserting Chicago? WBBM Newsradio Kris Kridel has that story, plus the rest of the week's business news.

We look at the growing debate over using antibiotics on farm animals.

A Streetcar Named Desire gets an eye-opening new interpretation. Hedy Weiss reviews the Tennessee Williams classic and more. A Streetcar Named Desire--Writers' Theatre Jacob and Jack--Victory Garden Theater Sizwe Banzi is Dead--Court Theatre

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Civic pride is swelling on the eve of the Blackhawks' first Stanley Cup appearance since 1992; state lawmakers override Governor Quinn's veto of McCormick Place work-rule reforms; Mayor Daley says he won't raise property taxes next year; the Supreme Court rules that African-American firefighter applicants in Chicago will be allowed to proceed with their discrimination case; and the local real estate market is finally starting to show some signs of life. Guests:

On the eve of the Stanley Cup finals, Joel sits down with Blackhawks legends Bobby Hull, Stan Mikita, and Tony Esposito.

The McCormick Place rules overhaul is now law. The legislature dealt Governor Quinn a stinging rebuke of his amendatory veto by an overwhelming majority vote. We have the latest news from Springfield.

Elizabeth Brackett has the latest from the trial of former police commander Jon Burge.

Facebook is the most popular social networking site on earth, but it has come under fire over how much of your personal information it shares with others. The site claims it is tightening its security policies, but will they go far enough? Eddie Arruza and his panel take a look.

Inside Chicago's Museum of Contemporary Art. We speak with the director of the MCA about her vision for the future -- and competing with the Art Institute's Modern Wing.

We preview Joel Weisman's interview with Blackhawks legends Bobby Hull, Stan Mikita, and Tony Esposito.

We learn the history behind the stars on the Chicago flag in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey. John Paul Stevens biography--Oyez.org "The Chicago Flag"--Chicago History Museum "About the Municipal Flag of Chicago"--Chicago Public Library Cicero Flying Field

We fly on a fully restored World War II bomber, and meet a man who flew 35 missions as a tail gunner. The Collings Foundation Find out about upcoming tours

There's been a flurry of activity in Springfield. We have the latest news on the new state budget, Governor Quinn's amendatory veto of the McPier bill and more -- live from the Capitol with the Chicago Sun-Times' Dave McKinney.

The long-awaited trial of former police commander Jon Burge officially commenced today. He is accused of perjury and obstruction of justice surrounding alleged torture of suspects in his South Side police district. Carol Marin and her panel take a look at the charges and the trial.

We talk with Blackhawk and NBC broadcaster -- and Chicago native -- Eddie Olczyk about the upcoming Stanley Cup Finals, and his own days as a Hawk.

The Everyday Advocate: Standing Up for Your Child with Autism We talk with the author of a new book that gives parents tools to help advocate for a child with autism.