ABC 7 Chicago received honors in the categories of: "Best Newscast" (Blagojevich Verdict); "Best Use of Graphic Design" (ABC 7 Design Composite); "Best Locally Produced Program or Series" (Chicago's Mayor: The Daley Years); "Best Public Affairs Program" (Heart & Soul).
In addition to Heart & Soul, ABC 7 Chicago swept the public affairs category, placing 2nd and 3rd for the specials, The Ñ Beat and Asian Influences, respectively.
