Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Dueling Democrats turning up the rhetoric in the governor's race; Illinois trying to stave off an Asian carp invasion; Cook County commissioners slash president Todd Stroger's controversial sales tax hike; Chicago's rainy-day parking meter fund is nearly depleted already; Brian Urlacher has some harsh criticism for the Bears woes; and the Tiger Woods saga is drawing worldwide attention.

Guests:

• Lester Munson - ESPN
• Maudlyne Ihejirika - Chicago Sun-Times
• Wally Podrazik - WBEZ Chicago Public Radio
• Abdon Pallasch - Chicago Sun-Times