The Week in Review with Joel Weisman
Chicago gun violence continues to claim innocent children, Chicago's rain blocker system criticized, immigration a hot button issue in Waukegan and Carpentersville, the AMA holds their annual meeting here, the red-hot Cubs take on the first-place Brewers, and the Bulls draft Joakim Noah.
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm
The Chicago mob on trial, Cook County Board president Todd Stroger battling prostate cancer, a computer glitch strands United Airlines passengers around the country, video cameras going up on CTA buses, the Cubs trade catcher Michael Barrett, and the Crosstown Classic resumes.
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman
Senator Obama riding high in the latest presidential polls, Governor Blagojevich pushes plan to lease the state's lottery again, Chicago's public school death toll reaches 31, we'll take a closer look at the 10 o'clock news wars, the White Sox drop 10 their last 12 games, and the Bears Tank Johnson suspended for half the season.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman
Obama dodges conflict questions... Tanking local home sales Suburban student arrested for violent essay. And the red hot Bulls try to ice the heat
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman
The Virginia Tech massacre shocks the nation, labor carries the day in Chicago's aldermanic runoff elections, CTA chief Frank Kruesi resigns, Chicago beats L.A. in Olympic showdown, longtime Rosemont mayor Donald Stephens passes away, the Bulls take on the Miami Heat in the playoffs, and Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle throws a no-hitter.
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman
CBS and MSNBC pull the plug on Don Imus, Chicago's aldermanic runoff election on Tuesday, Mayor Daley makes final pitch for the Olympics, public school teachers furious over lost laptops, the Cubs and Sox in action, and the Bulls accused of running up the score for Big Macs.
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman
Senator Barack Obama raises $25 million for presidential run, Chicago Police Superintendent Phil Cline announces retirement, Sam Zell buys the Tribune Company, Brown Line repairs begin, and the Cubs and Sox open a new season.
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman
Another alleged beating by Chicago cops caught on tape, United Airlines unions furious over huge executive pay day, billionaire investor Sam Zell reportedly close to buying the Tribune Company, the latest version of the Chicago Spire unveiled, the Brown's Chicken mass murder trial finally underway, and the Cubs and Sox open a new season Monday.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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