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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SOME OF TONIGHT'S STORIES: Chicago Training Center News Analysis with Carol Marin The governor has called the General Assembly back to Springfield for a two-day special session starting Wednesday to address state budget and funding issues. Carol Marin and her panel take a look at the challenges lawmakers will face. View Clip

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SOME OF TONIGHT'S STORIES: The Second City Paul Sills Governor Update Governor Blagojevich doubts legislators will plug a $2 billion hole in the state's proposed budget by a July 9 deadline. Rich Samuels brings us up to date on the budget crisis.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm Mayor Daley blasts the Supreme Court's decision to strike down a handgun ban, presidential hopeful Barack Obama faces the Chicago press this week, the feds have reportedly interviewed Governor Blagojevich on multiple occasions, Bill Daley weighing a gubernatorial run, Chicago Police chief Jody Weis blames an 8-year-old's shooting on his parents, Sam Zell puts the Tribune Tower up for sale, the Bulls draft hometown hero Derrick Rose, and it's round 2 of the Crosstown Classic this weekend. Guests:

U.S. Supreme Court Gun Ruling Local reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling striking down Washington D.C.'s gun ban was swift. Mayor Daley called it "a very dangerous decision." Rich Samuels reports on what others – both pro and con – had to say. View Clip

Senator Barack Obama Senator Barack Obama met the press in Chicago this afternoon. Rich Samuels brings us an extended look at the grilling of the presumptive democratic candidate for president. News Analysis with Carol Marin Cook County State's Attorney, Dick Devine, is stepping down after three terms. Carol Marin talks to Devine about his tenure and his decision to retire from public life.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Governor Blagojevich today threatened to cut $1.5 billion in spending unless the house passes new revenues already approved by the senate. Elizabeth Brackett and a bipartisan panel of legislators take a look at whether the stalemate can be resolved by the July 9 deadline set by the governor.

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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm Severe flooding ravages the Midwest, presidential hopeful Barack Obama changes his stance on acceptable campaign financing, Chicago has the third worst traffic in the country, the Tribune Company in danger of defaulting on their highly leveraged deal, and the Cubs and Sox go head to head at the Crosstown Classic. Have some feedback for us? Let us know! Guests:

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O'Hare Flight Caps The FAA today says the days of caps on hourly landings at O'Hare Airport are numbered. Rich Samuels tells us why and brings us up-to-date on the O'Hare expansion. News Analysis with Carol Marin The U.S. Supreme Court ruled last week that detainees held in Guatanamo Bay have rights under the U.S. constitution. Carol Marin and her panel examine what the ruling means.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm Speaker Michael Madigan circulates a memo to impeach Governor Blagojevich, the Obama campaign fighting Internet rumors about Michelle Obama, Mayor Daley wins the latest Chicago Children's Museum battle, the CTA's ambitious Block 37 train station plans derailed, the feds investigate Jon Burge torture allegations, Chicago cops ticketing motorists for crosswalk violations, the Bulls hire a new head coach with no coaching experience, and Cubs slugger Alfonso Soriano sidelined for at least six weeks.

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Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm Barack Obama claims a historic nomination after the hard fought presidential primary. Hillary Clinton vows to unite the Democratic Party, and goes low key about her vice presidential aspirations. Political dealmaker Tony Rezko is convicted on 16 counts of corruption as the Federal probe inches closer to Governor Blagojevich. Cardinal George removes the controversial but beloved Fr. Pfleger from St. Sabina.

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Chicago Tonight is abbreviated this week to bring you special pledge programming. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SOME OF TONIGHT'S STORIES: All-Star Blues Bash News Analysis with Carol Marin The trial of Tony Rezko, former top aide to Governor Blagojevich, is over. Carol Marin and her panel take a look at what the guilty verdict means for the governor and Illinois.

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