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The Cook County Assessor has accused the man seeking to replace him, Joseph Berrios, and Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan of a scheme to delay property tax bills in order to hide benefits to commercial properties. Eddie Arruza reports on the sharp exchange today between the two sides.

From Rome to Milwaukee, the Catholic Church sex scandal is again in the headlines this Holy Week. Several countries are asking: what did the Pope know and when did he know it? We take a closer look.

Has Wall Street learned its lesson? We get insight from an expert on corporate governance. The Corporate Library

We meet a woman in the Roseland community who opens her home every day to teens seeking a safe haven from violence. Kids Off The Block

We chat with the author of the new book that takes a unique approach to the spiritual practice of Buddhism. Stephen Asma

Multi-platinum artist David Broza performs and fills us in on his latest projects. David Broza on tour

Governor Quinn's newly announced running mate, Sheila Simon, joins us to talk about her vision for Illinois's future.

The CHA's plan for transformation is 10 years old. How well has it kept its promise to transform public housing in Chicago? Elizabeth Brackett takes a look.

You may know the basics of health care reform, but there are some major provisions written in the fine print of the bill as well. We talk to the editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American Medical Association about this, and also a surprising study on cancer.

South suburban Ford Heights is one of the poorest communities in the Chicago area. As the village struggles to pay its bills, it is now threatened with losing its portion of the state income tax. Eddie Arruza takes a look at how the state's fiscal crisis could further jeopardize a community that's just barely hanging on.

We talk to a woman who has been chronicling the graffiti at the Regenstein Library at the University of Chicago since 2007. Crescat Graffiti, Vita Excolatur Crescat Graffiti, Vita Excolatur Facebook Graffiti of the Regenstein Library--Flickr

Sheila Simon, the newly-named Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor, has kicked off a statewide tour. Eddie Arruza has reaction to her nomination from both sides of the political spectrum.

Health care reform is now law, but is the public behind it? We talk to Senator Dick Durbin about what lies ahead.

It's a buyer's market, but can you qualify for a home loan? Depending on your tax filing status, you might face some unforeseen obstacles, as Ash-Har Quraishi reports. For more on the story...

There's another casualty in Chicago's high-end fashion scene. Kris Kridel brings us another familiar story in this recession.

Is your identity safe from people who might steal it? We speak with an expert on fraud and corruption. St. Xavier University Center for the Study of Fraud and Corruption

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Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines; Governor Quinn is backing Paul Simon's daughter, Sheila, for his running mate; Illinois lawmakers finally pass pension reforms; U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan allegedly kept a clout list of requests to get into coveted Chicago magnet schools; President Obama signs historic health care legislation; an alleged beating by off-duty Chicago police officers was caught on tape; and the Cubs and Sox Opening Day lineups are taking shape. Guests:

Joel Weisman sits down with Republican strategist Karl Rove to talk about his new book, "Courage and Consequence: My Life as a Conservative in the Fight."

In a fast and surprising move, state legislators approved radical changes to Illinois' pension laws. Elizabeth Brackett reports on Governor Quinn's reaction.

Eddie Arruza and his panel look at how far the new pension rules will go in slowing down the state's river of red ink.

A world-class architectural historian calls architect Mies Van Der Rohe "a parasite." Geoffrey Baer introduces us to historian Vincent Scully, and we'll hear what other surprising things he has to say about Chicago architects and architecture.

A preview of Joel Weisman's Friday Night Show interview with conservative icon Karl Rove.

If you miss curling now that the Olympics are over, you're in luck. Chicago is playing host to the USA Mixed National Championship this week. We'll teach you the lingo and show you some curling pointers. USA Mixed National Championship schedule For more information about curling in Chicago

She's the cultural icon behind the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and has served as its Artistic Director for 20 years, but Judith Jamison is now retiring. She'll join us to talk about what's next for her and her company. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater website