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News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Embattled Cook County board president Todd Stroger successfully avoided a "no confidence" vote in today's board meeting. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take a look at the tensions among the county commissioners. Guests: Tony Peraica, Steve Patterson Center on Halsted We'll take you to the grand opening of the Center on Halsted, the new community center for Chicago's gay and lesbian population.

News Analysis with Carol Marin Legislators return to Springfield tomorrow after missing last week's budget deadline. Carol Marin and her panel look at what challenges are ahead. Guests: Dawn Clark Netsch, Judy Baar Topinka First Lady Maggie Daley First Lady Maggie Daley puts a public face on her five-year battle with breast cancer. She talks with correspondent Elizabeth Brackett.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman Feuding Democrats fail to pass a state budget, possible property tax hike hinted by Cook County Board President Todd Stroger, a secret donor gives $100 million to the University of Chicago, Chicago-area foreclosures nearing record levels, and the Cubs and Sox continue to struggle. Guests:

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza The University of Chicago just received an anonymous $100 million grant to be used to help lower income students afford the elite school. How are students affording college? What do schools owe them? Guests: Michael Behnke, University of Chicago; Lon Kaufman, University of Illinois at Chicago; and Keith Todd, Northwestern University

Alderman's Father Charged The father of Ald. Ricardo Munoz was released on bond today, after being charged in a fraudulent ID scheme. Elizabeth Brackett was at federal court today and has the latest details. News Analysis with Carol Marin The spring session for legislators in Springfield ends tomorrow. But the state budget talks are far from over. Carol Marin will be joined by two former candidates for governor to get their take on the political maneuvering going on at the statehouse. Guests: Judy Baar Topinka, Dawn Clark Netsch

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Gambling expansion proposals are gaining momentum in Springfield. Will lawmakers bet on new casinos to solve another budget crisis? Guests: Nancy Duel, Bruce Dold, Jim Tobin

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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman Holiday travelers brace for major delays, the CTA threatens massive cuts, the feds subpoena Governor Blagojevich's campaign records, House Speaker Michael Madigan rules out a sales or income tax hike, nine new Chicago City Council members sworn in, and the White Sox offense finally showing signs of life. Guests:

CTA Funding Crisis The CTA is threatening fare hikes and service cutbacks, and the RTA proposes two tax increases. Rich Samuels has the latest on the public transportation funding crisis.

Corruption Investigation The ongoing corruption investigation by federal prosecutors may now be closer to Governor Rod Blagojevich. The Chicago Tribune reports that the feds have subpoenaed the governor's campaign fund records. Guest: Jay Stewart, Better Government Association Illinois' Electricity Crisis The utility companies ComEd and Ameren Corp. added almost $400 million to their rate relief package in hopes of staving off a new freeze on electricity rates. Elizabeth Brackett looks at the electricity crisis in Illinois.

News Analysis with Carol Marin Return of the Cicadas Rich Samuels takes a closer look at a very loud bug that's been waiting 17 years to make an appearance. It's the return of the cicada. Summer Reading Chicago-area book lovers share their summer reading picks. Guests: Jessa Crispin, Al Gini and Kimberla Lawson Roby. Hedy Weiss Theater Reviews Chicago Sun-Times theater critic Hedy Weiss reviews three more productions now running on Chicago area stages.

City Council Wrap-Up Mayor Daley and new members of the Chicago City Council were sworn in today. Elizabeth Brackett was there and tells us what's on the new council's agenda. News Analysis with Carol Marin Since last year's huge immigration rallies around the country, the issue has been on the forefront of Capitol Hill. Today the U.S. Senate is pushing what may be its last attempt at major reform during this presidency. Guests: Jim Oberweis

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman Lawmakers betting on new casinos again, Chicago cabbies demand a fare hike, students protest after CTA shooting claims classmate, Brown's Chicken murderer Juan Luna escapes the death penalty, the Bulls eliminated by the Pistons, and the Cubs and Sox battle in the Crosstown Classic. Guests:

Political Round-Up Senator Barack Obama's presidential campaign continues to endure intense scrutiny. Sun-Times Washington Bureau Chief Lynn Sweet joins us from the campaign trail. News Analysis with Eddie Arruza A new study released Wednesday says that Chicago's suburban bird population has been particularly hard hit by the West Nile virus. What does that mean for our bird population and are there any public health threats? Eddie Arruza and his panel will take a look. Guests: Dr. Eric Whitaker, Judy Pollock

News Analysis with Christian Farr The U.S. Army has some new rules in place for soldiers using the internet. Now, e-mails and blogging require clearance, and access to popular social networking websites is banned. But is the military taking away a threat - or therapy? Guests: Blake Dvorak, Deborah Somers, Shawn Healy Studs Terkel Chicago celebrates Studs Terkel's 95th birthday. The legend himself will join us live in the studio.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett A fatal gang shooting on a CTA bus claimed the life of 16-year-old honor student Blair Holt last week. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take a closer look at the epidemic of inner city violence. Guests: Alysia Tate, Dr. Gary Slutkin, Dr. Carl Bell

Housing Victory Mayor Daley scored a victory today as his affordable housing legislation passed the city council with only two dissenting votes. Housing activists wanted more but were pleased with the first-ever set-aside legislation passed. Elizabeth Brackett has details.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman Former alderman Ed Vrdolyak indicted, Governor Blagojevich's controversial tax plan ripped by lawmakers, a guilty verdict in the Brown's Chicken murder trial, former Chicago Sun-Times publisher David Radler testifies at the Conrad Black trial, and the Bulls facing elimination against the Pistons. Guests:

Vrdolyak Indicted Federal prosecutors say former Chicago alderman Eddie Vrdolyak has been indicted on charges of fraud and bribery. Rich Samuels was at the federal building and will have all the details. Read the Vrdolyak Indictment

City Council We'll look at the last City Council meeting for six allies of Mayor Daley — allies of his who lost at the polls. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Gas prices are reaching record highs this year, well ahead of the summer driving season. We'll tell you why this is happening and give you some practical suggestions to help you save at the pump. Guests: David Sykuta, Beth Mosher

Rick Bayless Chicago's Frontera Grill was just named the top restaurant in America by the James Beard Awards. We'll talk with Frontera's charismatic leader, Rick Bayless.

Access Living Access Living, one of the nation's leading advocates for the disabled, opened its new Chicago headquarters today. Rich Samuels tells us why this new building soon will be attracting worldwide attention.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman Lawmakers busy in Springfield, Mayor Daley overhauls the police review board, former Governor Jim Thompson testifies at the Conrad Black trial, the downtown immigration march draws 150,000 people, and the Bulls brace for the Pistons. Guests:

Senate President Emil Jones' ComEd Ties New revelations about State Senate President Emil Jones' ties to Commonwealth Edison are adding to the debate over the possible re-institution of an electric rate freeze. Carol Marin will be here with the details.

News Analysis with Carol Marin About 300,000 children are used as child soldiers in armed conflict around the world. Carol Marin talks to Ishmael Beah, a former child soldier and author of the new book "A Long Way Gone." Power Struggle The battle over electricity rates continues in Springfield. Speaker Mike Madigan sits down with Elizabeth Brackett to talk about strategies to bring the high rates down.

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza