Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: The primary election is now less than 3 weeks away; Governor Quinn renews his call for a tax hike in the State of the State address; the Chicago Public Schools will spend $60 million on citizen patrols; lawmakers are demanding major changes at McPier, the agency that runs pricey McCormick Place; the Bears are rebuffed by top coaching candidates; and Sammy Sosa's home run derby buddy, Mark McGwire, admits that he used steroids.

Guests:

• Bob Crawford - Newsradio 780 WBBM
• Mary Mitchell - Chicago Sun-Times
• Mick Dumke - Chicago Reader
• Neil Hayes - Chicago Sun-Times