Gambling Referendum?
Should Illinois voters have a say in whether or not gambling is expanded in the state? Lt. Governor Pat Quinn thinks so. Christian Farr tells us why the Lt. Governor thinks a referendum is necessary.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
Mayor Daley's son, Patrick, invested in a sewer inspection company that did business with the city - and he failed to disclose his ownership as required by law. Carol Marin and her panel take a closer look. Guests: Jay Stewart, Tim Novak and Dick Simpson.
FutureGen
In a matter of hours, Illinois learns whether it's won a clean energy research jackpot worth almost $2 billion. Rich Samuels tells us about the FutureGen initiative.
Sarah Caldicott
How is Thomas Edison relevant in the 21st century? A new book by local author and a relative of the inventor, Sarah Caldicott, breaks down Edison's system for success.
Student Credit Counseling
A group of volunteers is bringing a very important message to high-schoolers around Chicago in the hopes of keeping them out of trouble with credit. Eddie Arruza tells us about the bankruptcy lawyers who are working to avoid seeing clients.
Critic for a Day
Can humankind survive the 21st century? A record number of movie-goers sought out the answer in the new post- apocalyptic thriller I Am Legend. Tonight's "critic for a day" is Alderman Sandi Jackson of Chicago's 7th Ward.
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