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Governor's Special Session On the eve of the two-day special legislative session he's called, Governor Blagojevich again lashed out against lawmakers whose support he says he's seeking. Rich Samuels has the details. View Clip Pay Raise for State Legislators State legislators are in line for a big pay hike unless the Senate votes this week to block it. Carol Marin and her panel of lawmakers weigh in.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm Mayor Daley at the Beijing Olympics, Governor Blagojevich calls lawmakers back to Springfield for yet another special session, Chicago's murder rate on the rise, highway speeding cameras proposed, Bensenville bracing for O'Hare expansion demolition, and the Cubs pulling away from the competition while the Sox cling to first place. Guests:

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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm Chicago grappling with a multi-million dollar budget shortfall, John McCain's camp says Barack Obama is playing the race card, Speaker Madigan still refusing to join budget talks with Governor Blagojevich, super rock fest Lollapalooza takes over Grant Park this weekend, and the White Sox land future Hall of Famer Ken Griffey, Jr. Guests:

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Michelle Obama in Chicago Michelle Obama raised a cool $400,000 for her husband's campaign at a fundraiser in Chicago today. But something at the Palmer House remained at room temperature. Rich Samuels tells us what. View Clip

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm Presidential hopeful Barack Obama touring the Middle East and Europe, Governor Blagojevich's campaign war chest flush with cash, the Chicago Police Department launches a $100 gun buyback program this weekend, more than a hundred red light ticket cameras now up in Chicago, the list of potential Cubs buyers narrowed, legendary baseball writer Jerome Holtzman died this week, and the Cubs and Sox barely clinging on to first place. Guests:

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SOME OF TONIGHT'S STORIES: Matt Friedman and his research News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Could a new set of rules change business as usual in Springfield? Voters will decide this fall on whether to hold a constitutional convention to re-write the state's constitution. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel debate the issue. View Clip

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm Governor Blagojevich offers state troopers to Mayor Daley to help combat the spike in city violence, Chicago aldermen grill the new police chief at City Hall, Rev. Jesse Jackson caught on tape using the "n" word, the CTA wants to remove seats during rush hour, beer giant MillerCoors looking for headquarters here, and the Cubs and Sox kick off the second half of the season. Guests:

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Gas Prices There was partisan finger pointing today over who's to blame for high gas prices. Rich Samuels has details on that, plus a proposal for a different kind of gas to fuel your next car. View Clip

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm Rev. Jesse Jackson caught on tape bad-mouthing presidential hopeful Barack Obama, Mayor Daley rips his new police chief behind closed doors, lawmakers still gridlocked over the state budget, the Chicago Tribune slashing 80 newsroom jobs, ticket cameras being mounted on street sweepers, and the Cubs pick up pitching ace Rich Harden. Guests:

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