After 25 years as a reporter, Abdon Pallasch has teamed up with Gov. Pat Quinn's budget office. He's here with a glimpse of what's next for him, and a look back at his distinguished career.

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.

Joel Weisman

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.

Joel Weisman

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.

Joel Weisman

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.

Eddie Arruza

Eddie Arruza and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.

Joel Weisman

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.

Joel Weisman

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.

Joel Weisman

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines, on the 34th anniversary of The Week in Review!

Joel Weisman

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.

Eddie Arruza

Eddie Arruza and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.

The campaign for 2012 is already in full swing on both sides, even though the general election is more than a year away. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel handicap the race, including the significance of Michele Bachmann's straw poll victory.