Politics

Tuesday, January 08, 2008

Voter Registration
There's an unprecedented last minute surge in voter registrations in Chicago. Rich Samuels tells us why the election board is burning the midnight oil tonight.

New Hampshire Primary
Voters also showed up in record numbers in the New Hampshire primary today. We'll have the latest results and be joined on the phone by a local reporter covering the election.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Lawmakers head back to Springfield tomorrow to talk transit. Is a solution in sight? Can yet another "doomsday" deadline be avoided? Elizabeth Brackett sits down with members from both sides of the aisle. Guests: State Rep. Julie Hamos, State Rep. Sidney Mathias and State Sen. Rickey Hendon.

Political Bloggers
Some of Chicago's top political bloggers join us with what they'll be watching for in New Hampshire and how blogs and social networking sites have shaped the race so far.

• RealClearPolitics
• Illinois Review
• Daily Kos

Guest recommended blogs:

• Crooks and Liars
• Digby's Hullabaloo
• Talking Points Memo
• Eschaton
• Huffington Post

Humanized
An up and coming Chicago tech company is trying to change the way we use computers. Christian Farr introduces us to this young group of "brainiacs" and the software they developed, which operates by touching just one button.

• Humanized
• Songza

Forcing Bulbs Indoors
Eliza Fournier from the Chicago Botanic Garden will have some tips on brightening up winter with an indoor garden.

Commentary
Debra Pickett shares her thoughts about who is a "real" Illinoisan.