Chicago Matters
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SOME OF TONIGHT'S STORIES:
- Metropolitan Planning Council
- Chicago Metropolis 2020
- CN Railway
- TRAC
- United States Bowling Congress
School Funding
The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus wants to see a change in the way schools are funded in the state. But, that isn't the only thing its memebrs are demanding. Christian Farr has more on what they said today and how the Governor reacted to their request.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Chicagoland traffic congestion costs more than $7 billion in lost time, fuel and environmental damages according to a new study. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel weigh in on the high cost of congestion.
Steve Sauerberg
La Grange family physician Steve Sauerberg is challenging U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin for his seat in Congress. We sit down for a one-on-one interview with Dr. Sauerberg.
Chicago Matters: Growing Forward
There were hearings in Chicago today on the Canadian National Railway's proposed purchase of the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern line. Rich Samuels brings us up to date on one of the region's hottest controversies in our series "Chicago Matters: Growing Forward."
Top Female Bowlers
We introduce you to the world's top female bowlers as they compete for big money this week in suburban Romeoville.
Commentary
Mancow Muller has some thoughts about politicizing the Olympics.
