Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: The state's bond rating was downgraded to the second-lowest in the country; voters are getting to know Governor Quinn's running mate, Sheila Simon; drivers are bracing for construction season delays; trade show customers are threatening to leave pricey McCormick Place; and the Cubs and Sox open the new baseball season next week.

Guests:

• Mary Mitchell, Chicago Sun-Times
• Tom Corfman, Crain's Chicago Business
• John McCarron, Chicago Tribune
• Lester Munson, ESPN