The Chicago Cubs have been sold to Chicago's Ricketts family for $845 million. Was it a fair deal? Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780's Noon Business Hour fills us in when she discusses the week's business news. Guest:

We hear what you have to say about some of our recent stories when we read our viewer mail.

A viewer blows the whistle on the nomination process for new trustees for the University of Illinois when we read some viewer mail.

New credit card rules take effect today. But what will this landmark overhaul mean for consumers? Eddie Arruza and his panel discuss this and more. Guests:

A destructive species of fish has been spotted in the waters close to Chicago. Rich Samuels tells us why the Asian carp poses a great threat to commercial and recreational fishing and how the region is working to keep the fish out of Lake Michigan. And we hear from the acting president of the Alliance for the Great Lakes about other possible permanent solutions to the Asian Carp problem. Guest:

Crushing clunkers is a recession-proof business. We speak with a local auto recycler who gives us the pros and cons of the government's Cash for Clunkers program. VictoryAutoWreckers.com CashforClunkersFacts.com: Info about Chicago Cash for Clunkers program

The Chicago area finally saw a big surge in home buying. Sales were up 68 percent in the second quarter. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio's "Noon Business Hour" joins us with more on that story plus the rest of the week's business news. Guest: Kris Kridel - WBBM

A new study says you are probably overpaying for cell phone service. We show you how to dial back on your phone bill. Guest: David Kolata, Citizens Utility Board Could you be saving dollars?: Analyze your own cell phone bill Read the Citizens Utility Board's report (PDF)

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza Earlier this week Federal Reserve Chairman, Ben Bernanke declared that the worst of the recession is over. But new economic data released today showed that retail sales fell unexpectedly in July. Is a recovery underway or not? Eddie Arruza and his panelists take the pulse of the economy. Guests:

We hear what you have to say about some of our recent stories when we read our viewer mail.

DuPage County voted to ban video gambling, a major source of revenue for the state's capital bill, within unincorporated parts of the county. Elizabeth Brackett has the latest details on the decision and how much money the county may lose. Read the complete ordinance banning video gambling (PDF) DuPage County press release announcing decision

A car that gets 230 miles per gallon--that's the claim General Motors is making regarding the highly anticipated Chevy Volt. The Volt will run partially on electricity, but is it the vehicle that will revolutionize the way we drive? Eddie Arruza and his panel take up the future of the electric car.

United Airlines flies into the city, but who are the winners and losers in the deal that brought the company into Chicago's Willis Tower? Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780's "Noon Business Hour" has that story, plus the rest of the week's business news.

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: A rash of robberies in Lincoln Park and the South Side have communities on alert; a scathing report rips the University of Illinois' clouted admissions policies; clout also investigated at Chicago's elite public schools; United Airlines moving their headquarters to the recently renamed Willis Tower; Ford pinning their revival on the new Taurus made right here in Chicago; the Cubs and Sox each battling for first-place; and new Bears quarterback Jay Cutler impressive in training camp. Guests:

Mayor Daley's defending his decision to give United Airlines $25 million in tax increment financing funds to help pay for its move to Willis Tower. Rich Samuels has the details on the deal that will move 2,800 jobs downtown.

Are social networking websites an effective way to land a job? Our guests say absolutely, and they share with us how it's possible. General Social Networking Tips