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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review Democrats bicker at state fair, deportation battle at local church, former alderman Ed Vrdolyak targeted by the feds, downtown condo sales tank, statewide ACT scores on the rise, more than 10,000 public school kids homeless, the Sox get ready for the Twins, and the PGA championship tees off at Medinah. Guests:

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza An undocumented immigrant facing deportation has taken refuge in a Chicago church. Now her plight has turned into a rallying cry for immigration reform. Is she the Rosa Parks of immigration reform? Or a law-breaker who should be deported? Eddie Arruza and his panel will take that up. Friday Night Preview John Callaway talks to former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Chicago's oldest black-oriented radio station is getting a major boost. WVON's president Melody Spann-Cooper joins us to takl about her station's big plans. Shady Oaks Camp We'll visit Shady Oaks Camp in the far southwest suburbs, a home-away-from-home for campers with cerebral palsy.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Chicago now has the highest gas prices in the nation. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel discuss the reasons why. Guests: David Sykuta, Rebecca Stanfield

Phil Ponce is off tonight. News Analysis with Eddie Arruza Marshall Field's has started easing into its new Macy's moniker. Eddie Arruza and his panel of experts debate whether it's a good fit for Chicago. Guests: Ellen Warren, Louis Stern Critic for a Day We review the Oliver Stone movie "World Trade Center" with film critic, Bruce Ingram. Artbeat With this ring... you know it's summertime at the Chicago Botanic Garden. We'll climb inside the Carillon to meet the "lord of the rings".

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review Chicago on alert after foiled terrorist plot, Cabrini-Green shooting opens racial wounds, the business community finally raising money for Judy Baar Topinka, Lowe's joins big-box battle, the U.S. Olympic Committee gives Chicago some advice, Dusty Baker not sure he wants to manage the Cubs next year, and the Sox try to tame the first-place Tigers. Guests:

Terror Plot Foiled News today of a foiled terror plot on multiple airlines is impacting Chicago's airports. Elizabeth Brackett reports on today's long security lines, and the first O'Hare arrivals from Heathrow talk about their security checks and delays. News Analysis with Eddie Arruza State and local officials say Chicago was not a target of the disrupted terror plot. We'll have a report on those statements. And Eddie Arruza and his panel look at what is being done to keep the city safe, and what is fueling the fire of terrorism.

Olympics Bid The United States Olympic Committee met with Chicago business leader Pat Ryan and others today to polish Chicago's Olympic bid. A stadium large enough for opening and closing ceremonies remains Chicago's biggest problem. Elizabeth Brackett reports.

Chicago Tonight has the night off so we can bring you Chicago Sky basketball from the WNBA. Please be sure to tune in tomorrow night!

Durbin & Obama In a speech before AFSCME today, Sen. Barack Obama, sounding very much like a presidential candidate, blasted the Bush administration for fostering a society in which everyone is out for themselves. Sen. Dick Durbin also addressed the delegates, attacking the Bush administration for its handling of the Iraq war and Hurricane Katrina. Elizabeth Brackett reports.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review A heat wave and severe storms batter Chicago, Target balks at big-box ordinance, a new push for a property tax cap, work finally starts on Block 37, Bobbie Steele takes over the Cook County Board, Mayor Daley in a war of words with Rev. Meeks, and the Cubs trade future Hall of Famer Greg Maddux. Guests:

Big Box Consequences Target is threatening to pull out of a south side development if the mayor doesn't veto the "big box" ordinance. Rich Samuels reports on today's developments.

Well-Being Checks For yet another day, high temperatures are making life unbearable for many in Chicago, especially older residents. Christian Farr followed members of Chicago's Department of Human Services today, as they checked up on the elderly to make sure they are safe in this heat.

Chicago Tonight has the night off so we can bring you Chicago Sky basketball from the WNBA. Please be sure to tune in tomorrow night!

Update on Cardinal George's Health Cardinal Francis received good news from his pathologist today in the wake of his surgery last week. Rich Samuels tells us why the Cardinal's doctors are now calling him a "cancer survivor" rather than a "cancer victim".

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review Big-box wage ordinance passes, Chicago aldermen vote themselves a pay raise, city housing bubble loosing air, Chicago survives Olympic cut, United Airlines finally turns a profit, and the White Sox stumbling. Guests:

Cardinal George Update Francis Cardinal George is out of surgery to remove his cancerous bladder. Rich Samuels brings us the latest. News Analysis with Eddie Arruza Chicago's architecture is a point of pride for our city. But has our reputation gotten ahead of us? We'll ask our panel of architecture experts. Guests: Stanley Tigerman, Lynn Osmond, Edward Keegan and Lynn Becker

City Council Update It's decision day at the Chicago City Council as aldermen vote on the controversial "big box" ordinance. Rich Samuels reports.

City Council Update Rich Samuels reports on some controversial matters coming up in tomorrow's city council meeting, including the big box ordinance and aldermanic raises. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett The Emerald Ash Borer has now spread to ash trees in Evanston. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel have the latest news on what's being done to stop the unwelcome insect.

Racetrack Deaths The 18th horse of the racing season has had to be euthanized at Arlington Park. Why are so many horses breaking down? Arlington Park board chairman Richard Duchossois says the track is doing everything in its power to find out. Elizabeth Brackett reports.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review Police brutality report finally released, Democratic committeemen select Todd Stroger to replace his ailing dad, Senator Obama visits Iowa, big retailers organize against city wage demands, Oak Park changes stance on plus-size retailer, and the White Sox lose first-place showdown. Guests:

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza Could Senator Barack Obama be a presidential candidate in 2008? He continues to say "no," but there are indications that suggest "maybe." Eddie Arruza and his panelists take a look at the Obama factor and the political climate leading up to the midterm elections. Guests: Melissa Harris Lacewell, Eric Zorn, John Cox John Dean Elizabeth Brackett talks to key Watergate figure John Dean about his latest book, Conservatives Without Conscience.

The Burge Report It's been four years and $7 million in the making. But it was released today — the report on alleged torture committed by former Chicago police commander Jon Burge. Carol Marin will explain what it said and what happens now.

Cook County Democratic Committee Meeting It's official - Cook County Democratic committeemen elected Todd Stroger to succeed his father on the November ballot. Rich Samuels will bring us up to date on the race for president of the Cook County Board of Commissioners. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Chicago public school students are having historic success, according to the latest test scores. But are the results skewed? Elizabeth Brackett and her panel, including Chicago Public Schools CEO Arne Duncan, take a closer look.

Heat Watch The heat index soared above 100 degrees today, making it the hottest day of the year so far in the Chicago area. Meanwhile city workers kept busy trying to keep residents cool in this dangerous weather. Eddie Arruza reports on what brought the heat and how soon we can expect relief. News Analysis with Carol Marin The conflict in the Middle East is escalating rapidly. Carol Marin will be joined by the Israeli Consul General and a panel of experts to look at all sides of the crisis.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review Blue Line chaos, Todd Stroger lines up the votes to replace his dad, Mayor Daley claims he should have known more about city hiring abuses, Sears vice-chairman Alan Lacy steps down, Peoples Energy sold, and Ozzie Guillen secures home field advantage for the World Series. Guests: