Eddie Arruza has the latest from the Chicago Board of Education on the school closings.

Full body scanners will be installed at O'Hare in the coming weeks. Carol Marin and her panel take a closer look at what they do, how they do it, and why they make some people nervous.

Chicago architect Jeanne Gang's Chicago highrise, Aqua, tops a 2009 list of international "skyscrapers of the year." We revisit our recent interview with the architect.

A unique dining experience is coming to a table near you. We go inside the secretive world of underground supper clubs. Clandestino

The president of the CTA's bus union and CTA President Richard Rodriguez join us to talk about what how they can work together to roll back layoffs and service cuts.

The state is facing financial doomsday, and if lawmakers don't enact major tax increases and spending cuts, it's only going to get worse. That according to a report released today from the Civic Federation of Chicago. We talk to the author of the report and get his take on how the state can regain its financial health. "A Fiscal Rehabilitation Plan for the State of Illinois" -- The Civic Federation

Who will end up owning Chicago's iconic Water Tower Place? A nasty battle is heating up between regional rivals General Growth Properties and Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group. Kris Kridel tells us who has the edge.

New credit card reforms designed to protect consumers went into effect today. We talk to the Chicago Tribune's personal finance columnist about the changes. "What You Need to Know: New Credit Card Rules" -- Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: George Ryan's wife reaches out to President Obama to release the former governor from prison early; Mayor Daley is letting the public apply for open aldermanic seats; more controversy is brewing in the race for lieutenant governor; Governor Quinn signs a bill that ousts the entire McCormick Place board; red-light cameras are being scrutinized by lawmakers in Springfield; and the Bulls were busy at the trade deadline. Guests:

The $800+ billion dollar stimulus bill was signed into law one year ago. Has it worked? We have insight from Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz, whom Newsweek calls "an economic prophet."

We find out what the buzz behind Google's latest creation is all about. Google Buzz

Would it make you feel better or worse if a few savvy investors were making big money from this winter's big snowfalls? Kris Kridel joins us with the details of that story, plus the rest of the week's business news.

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Democrats are jockeying for the Lieutenant Governor's ballot spot vacated by Scott Lee Cohen; Mayor Daley orders a budget review of the Chicago Police Department and wants to give the city's Inspector General the power to investigate aldermen; CTA service cuts are making for a longer commute; the Chicago Auto Show rolls into town; and former White Sox slugger Frank Thomas announces his retirement. Guests:

Nightly Business Report brings us some of the highlights of the Chicago Auto Show.

Today marked the first rush hour since the CTA's drastic service cuts went into effect yesterday. Eddie Arruza takes a look at how riders fared, and what still could be done to roll back the cuts.

A new report outlines exactly why Chicago is a tough choice for trade show vendors. WBBM Newsradio's Kris Kridel has those details, plus the rest of the week's business news.