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Government Bailout The market dropped 373 points today as the turmoil in the country's economy continues. Will the U.S. Treasury's proposed bailout plan calm the troubled economic waters? Elizabeth Brackett explores that question with our expert panel. View Clip Chicago Business We take a look at how the government's big bailout is affecting Illinois companies.

Chicago Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 PM Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: The roller coaster market has Chicagoans feeling queasy; hefty property tax bills on the way; Chicago dries off after a record downpour; Illinois lawmakers heading back to Springfield for a special session; the Cubs ready to clinch the division title; and the Bears try to regroup at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Guests:

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Downturn on Wall Street There was another big drop on Wall Street today. Stocks tumbled 450 points as the market tried to digest the latest financial bombshells. We devote the entire show to the economy, including a close look at the markets as well as an assessment of your personal finances with Terry Savage. View Clip

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SOME OF TONIGHT'S STORIES: Knight at the Movies Flood Update Senator Dick Durbin toured flooded Chicago neighborhoods today that have now been officially declared state disaster areas opening the way for more state help. Elizabeth Brackett has more on the flood clean up. View Clip

Chicago Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 PM Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Presidential hopeful Barack Obama in a lipstick controversy; the Illinois House approves a state lottery leasing plan; some Chicago Public School students now paid for good grades; is a CTA fare hike on the way?; ComEd hiking rates again; and the Cubs and Sox scuffling down the stretch. Guests:

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SOME OF TONIGHT'S STORIES: The Mash Evergreen Invitational News Analysis with Eddie Arruza The Illinois House this week took decisive action on ethics reform and leasing the state lottery. But will the Illinois Senate take any action before election day? Eddie Arruza will talk to two state senators from different sides of the aisle.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SOME OF TONIGHT'S STORIES: Conservative Cafe Chicago's Puerto Rican Story News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett With the government bailing out mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, is an end of the housing crisis in sight? Elizabeth Brackett and her panel tackle the economy. View Clip

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SOME OF TONIGHT'S STORIES: Chicago Tonight's Political Blog Lifesource Lifesource News Analysis with Phil Ponce Elizabeth Brackett, Rich Samuels and Carol Marin are all home from their respective trips to the political conventions. They join us in the studio to talk about what they saw and learned.

Chicago Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 PM Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Presidential hopeful John McCain rocks the Republican National Convention; Rev. Meeks' public school boycott ends; another move to recall Governor Blagojevich gathering steam; Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan calls lawmakers back to Springfield to consider lottery leasing plan; the Cubs suddenly struggling; and the Bears open a brand-new season against the Colts. Guests:

Republican National Convention Coverage **10 PM Special Time** Rich Samuels reports live from the convention in St. Paul. Republican strategist Gary Mack, Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and political analyst Jim Warren join us in our studio to discuss the convention. RNC Recap View Clip Spotlight on Palin View Clip

Republican National Convention Coverage **10 PM Special Time** Rich Samuels reports live from the convention in St. Paul. Republican strategist Gary Mack, Democratic strategist Delmarie Cobb and political analyst Jim Warren join us in our studio to discuss the convention. Sarah Palin's Night View Clip Accessing McCain's VP Pick

Republican National Convention Coverage **10 PM Special Time** Rich Samuels reports live from the convention in St. Paul. Attorney General Lisa Madigan, Republican activist Chris Robling and Loyola University Chicago professor Alan Gitelson join us in our studio to discuss the convention. RNC Back on Track View Clip The Palin Factor

Chicago Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 PM Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Presidential hopeful Barack Obama makes history at the Democratic National Convention; Illinois' feuding Democrats make up at a hug fest; Rev. Meeks pressing ahead with his school boycott plans; a Chicago trash tax proposed; Metra getting more seats by closing bars and bathrooms on their trains; the first-place Cubs and Sox igniting pennant fever; and the Bears finally win a preseason game. Guests:

Democratic National Convention Coverage **10 PM Special Time** Elizabeth Brackett reports live from the convention in Denver. Former State Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka, former Senate candidate Gery Chico, who ran against Barack Obama in 2004, and our own Joel Weisman join us in our studio to discuss the final night of the convention. DNC wrap-up View Clip Obama's big night

Democratic National Convention Coverage **10 PM Special Time** Elizabeth Brackett interviews former Commerce Secretary Bill Daley and Penny Pritzker at the convention. State Rep. Jim Durkin, Democratic activist Jim Wall and political analyst Jim Warren join us in our studio to discuss the day's events. Bill Clinton speaks View Clip

Democratic National Convention Coverage **10 PM Special Time** Elizabeth Brackett interviews Mayor Daley and Senator Durbin at the convention. State Rep. Jim Durkin, former Illinois State Comptroller Dawn Clark Netsch and Jim Warren join us in our studio to discuss the day's events. Uniting the Party: Senator Clinton's Speech View Clip Interview with Mayor Daley

Democratic National Convention Show **10 PM Special Time** Tune in at 10 PM for a special edition of Chicago Tonight as Elizabeth Brackett reports live from the Democratic National Convention in Denver. We'll have an analysis of the day's events, including Michelle Obama's address, and Elizabeth Brackett will interview Attorney General Lisa Madigan. Read Elizabeth Brackett's Blog from Denver:

Chicago Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 PM Joel Weisman and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Democrats gearing up for the Democratic National Convention; politicians lining up to replace Illinois Senate President Emil Jones; the Chicago Urban League sues the state over unequal education funding; a controversial rail freight plan has some suburbanites up in arms; the first place Cubs and Sox on a roll; and Bears quarterback Kyle Orton impressive in preseason play. Guests:

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SOME OF TONIGHT'S STORIES: Golden Apple Foundation Chicago Dancing Festival Chicago's Budget Mayor Daley has just kicked off the first of three public hearings on next year's budget. Rich Samuels brings us the latest on how the mayor plans to fill the biggest budget hole he's ever encountered.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SOME OF TONIGHT'S STORIES: Tropic Thunder News Analysis with Carol Marin Powerful Senate President Emil Jones will reportedly retire at the end of this year. Carol Marin and her panel discuss who might succeed him and how it could change the dynamic of state politics. View Clip

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm Chicago's budget woes growing worse every day, Democrats feud at the State Fair, Cardinal George and the Archdiocese settle priest abuse cases for $12.7 million, the Chicago area real estate market still in the deep freeze, Rev. Meeks public school boycott controversy boiling, and the Cubs pennant express continues to roll. Guests: