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The Week in Review A savage beating by an off-duty Chicago cop caught on video, Mayor Daley's former aide indicted on hiring fraud charges, 4,000 anti-war protesters march downtown, Airbus lands their brand-new double-decker jet at O'Hare, Blue Line repairs could cost $100 million and take 3 years to complete, and the Cubs and Sox can't wait for Opening Day. Guests:

Federal Indictments U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald reacts to his recent "mediocre" job rating and announces the indictment of a former top Chicago city official. Rich Samuels reports on today's double header at the federal building.

News Analysis with Carol Marin Is Chicago's U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald's job performance "mediocre"? That was the rating the White House used to force the ouster of two other U.S. Attorneys - among eight who were fired. Now the U.S. House has authorized subpoenas in those cases. Three former U.S. Attorneys for the Northern District of Illinois join us tonight to talk about the politics of being U.S. Attorney and keeping the job. Guests: Scott Lassar, Anton Valukas and Sam Skinner

Anti-War Protest Chicagoans are preparing for a march downtown tonight protesting the continuing war in Iraq. Rich Samuels will have a live report. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett This week marks the 4th anniversary of the war in Iraq. Elizabeth Brackett talks to Iraq war veteran Tammy Duckworth, who is making a visit next week to Walter Reed Hospital in Washington.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett A young boy from Indiana has found himself at the center of an international medical story. His father's smallpox vaccine caused a severe reaction in the boy. His case is being treated as a kind of a test of how prepared we are for a disease outbreak. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel will take a look. Guests: Dr. Madelyn Kahana, Comer Children's Hospital; Dr. Susan Gerber, Chicago Department of Public Health; and Dr. Ken Alexander, Comer Children's Hospital

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman The Bears Tank Johnson jailed, Chicago's postal service the worst in the nation, the City Council approves Olympic guarantee, Curie High School principal fights dismissal, media mogul Conrad Black on trial here, and the Cubs and Sox set to open a new season in just a couple of weeks. Guests:

Mass Transit Mess Mass transit will need billions of dollars if it is to survive, says the state's Auditor General today. Even if fares are doubled, mass transit would still be in the hole. Elizabeth Brackett has the story. News Analysis with Eddie Arruza Chicago's mail delivery service is the worst in the nation, according to a U.S. Postal Service audit. Why is it so bad and what are postal officials doing about it? Guests: Gloria Tyson, Chicago Postmaster, Ald. Richard Mell

Conrad Black Trial Begins The trial of the man accused of plundering the Sun-Times began today. Rich Samuels was there and has an update. News Analysis with Carol Marin The Chicago City Council today overwhelmingly passed a measure putting the city's taxpayers on the hook for $500 million if the Olympic Games come to Chicago, and if there are cost overruns. Carol Marin and her panel take a closer look.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Curie High School students are furious after the ouster of their principal by the local School Council. Do LSCs have too much power? Elizabeth Brackett and her panel weigh in on the debate. Guests: Laurie Watts Branch, Murray Language Academy LSC; Tracy Dell'Angela, Chicago Tribune; and Patrick Rocks, Chicago Public Schools

News Analysis with Carol Marin Larger-than-life media baron Conrad Black goes on trial Wednesday, accused of stealing from the Chicago Sun-Times, among other newspapers in his Hollinger International holdings. Carol Marin and her panel take a look at how the trial might unfold. Guests: Joe Weber, John Gallo and Tom Durkin Housewares Show The 2007 International Home and Housewares Show is underway at McCormick Place. We'll look at the latest trends and some nifty new products.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman Senator Barack Obama's questionable stock deals, Governor Blagojevich's pricey budget proposal, Chicago greets the Olympic selection committee, elementary test scores soar after testing procedures changed, the Bears trade Thomas Jones, and the Big Ten tournament tips off at the United Center. Guests:

Chicago 2016 Chicago's 2016 Olympic committee rolled out the red carpet for the USOC. We'll take a look at how the city fared and whether the games are worth all the trouble, especially if taxpayers end up footing part of the bill. Supreme Court Clerks Five Chicago-area law graduates are headed to the Supreme Court to serve as clerks. We'll hear the stories of three former Supreme Court clerks, and get their advice for the latest group.

News Analysis with Carol Marin The battle line is being drawn between big business and Governor Rod Blagojevich. Carol Marin and her panel will discuss the governor's budget proposal to fund universal healthcare, education and the state pension by raising business taxes. Americas We'll introduce you to a modern-day view of ancient Americans. A new permanent exhibition at the Field Museum discovers what we have in common with the early people of North, South and Central America.

CPS Gains Mayor Daley reacts to the gains Chicago Public School students posted on state achievement tests. Rich Samuels will be here with the story behind the numbers. Jennifer Hudson Today is Jennifer Hudson day in Chicago and the city celebrated her return home. Elizabeth Brackett sits down with the Chicago "Dreamgirl" to talk about her recent rise to fame and her Oscar win.

News Analysis with Phil Ponce Governor Rod Blagojevich just announced his latest plan for affordable health care in Illinois. We'll talk one-on-one with Deputy Governor Sheila Nix about Illinois Covered. Lake Invaders The "bloody-red shrimp" has found its way into Lake Michigan. Rich Samuels will tell us about this new and unwanted exotic species. And he'll also update us on efforts to keep Asian Carp out of the Great Lakes.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman Mayor Daley cruises to easy victory, radical change in the City Council, drivers brace for Dan Ryan gridlock, Lovie Smith signs contract extension, and Ron Santo snubbed for Hall of Fame. Guests:

Lovie Smith Lovie Smith gets a big pay raise and agrees to stay on as the Bears' head coach through 2011. Rich Samuels will have the latest from Halas Hall. Sexual Harassment at Work Today's Chicago Sun-Times story about claims of sexual harassment at the Illinois Department of Human Services by a male employee against his female boss raises questions about evolving work places. Christian Farr and his panel take a closer look.

Election Results Carol Marin and former WBBM political editor Bob Crawford dissect last night's election results and discuss what's ahead in the many run-off elections across the city. The New Class The votes are in and three incumbents are out! We'll talk to the three aldermen-elect who will take over in the 7th, 12th, and 42nd wards. Clean Coal Can so-called "clean coal" technologies bring back the state's mining industry and keep environmentalists happy? Rich Samuels will tackle that question.

Election Day Update Rich Samuels has a live report from the Board of Elections, as the polls close and the vote counting begins. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett The Dow Jones Industrial Average posts its biggest one-day drop since just after the September 11th attacks. What's behind today's 400-plus point plunge? We'll take a closer look. Guests: Terry Savage, Marshall Front

RTA Overhaul An Illinois Auditor General's report calls for a complete overhaul of the RTA. At the same time the agency is requesting more than $10 billion in funding. We'll get to the bottom of this with State Rep. Julie Hamos, a member of the Illinois House Mass Transit Committee. News Analysis with Eddie Arruza It's the eve of the Chicago municipal elections and Eddie Arruza sits down with local reporters to talk politics. Guests: Carlos Hernandez Gomez, Alden Loury and Mike Flannery

Chicago Tonight: The Week In Review

Cook County Budget Crisis It was a raucous day at the county building as Cook County commissioners try to reach a compromise on the 2007 budget. Rich Samuels brings us the latest, live from the county building.

News Analysis with Carol Marin We turn our attention to the 20th ward in tonight's aldermanic forum. The race received more attention when the incumbent, Ald. Arenda Troutman, was arrested by the feds last month on bribery charges. Guests: Arenda Troutman, Willie B. Cochran, Edward Chaney Race for Mayor We'll sit down with mayoral candidate William "Dock" Walls. He'll outline his vision for Chicago. Mayor Daley and Dorothy Brown declined our invitation to participate in tonight's forum.

George Ryan Appeal Former governor Jim Thompson analyzes former governor George Ryan's latest efforts to stay out of jail. Rich Samuels brings us today's news from the federal building. Listen to the attached audio clip below for more. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett We'll hear from candidates for alderman in Chicago's 46th Ward. Guests: Helen Shiller, James Cappleman

News Analysis with Carol Marin We turn our attention to the north side in tonight's aldermanic candidate forum. We'll be joined by the four candidates vying for alderman of the 49th ward. Guests: Joseph Moore, Don Gordon, Jim Ginderske, and Chris Adams Tavis Smiley PBS and NPR talk show host Tavis Smiley is travelling the country promoting his latest book, "The Covenant in Action." We'll talk to him about his goals for improving the future for black Americans.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman Mayor Daley's campaign in overdrive, Senator Barack Obama slips up on the campaign trail, Chicago digs out of a snowstorm, home sales in a deep freeze, Dan Ryan reconstruction resumes next month, and the Cubs and Sox open spring training. Guests: