Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. facing an ethics probe; Mike Quigley wins Rahm Emanuel's congressional seat; frustrated Chicagoans take to the streets filling potholes; the International Olympic Committee gets a firsthand look at Chicago; 22 Illinois firms planning major layoffs; President Obama urges homeowners to refinance; the Bulls and Blackhawks charging into the playoffs; and the Cubs and Sox open the new season. Guests:

If you have applied for a credit card, home mortgage, or car loan recently, you may have found that they are not as easy to get as they once were. The TARP funds were supposed to free up credit markets. So why are credit lines still out of reach for many? This is tonight's focus in our series, "The Bottom Line." Check the results of Chicago-based banks

Groceries and prescriptions for a steal? Yes, according to Carrie Kirby, the woman behind the "Shoplifting With Permission" blog. She joins us with her best tips for saving you money.

Chicago's unemployment rate soared to 9 percent this month. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 has the inside scoop on the very latest business news.

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Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Former governor Rod Blagojevich indicted; the International Olympic Committee pays a critical visit to Chicago; the Chicago Sun-Times files for bankruptcy; Mayor Daley wants a bigger slice of Governor Quinn's proposed tax hike; the Bears land prized quarterback Jay Cutler; and the Cubs and Sox open their seasons next week. Guests:

The Chicago Sun-Times followed the Chicago Tribune and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy today. The daily paper and the online website will continue to operate. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel have the details.

The Obama administration is placing an emphasis on technology and the nation's oldest laboratory is reaping the rewards. The new head of Argonne National Laboratory will be here to tell us more about his goals for the lab's future.

The first round of stimulus funds lands at O'Hare. Elizabeth Brackett reports on the infrastructure improvements and whether any of the stimulus funds will be used for the airport expansion program.

President Barack Obama has forced General Motors' CEO to resign. And he has also told GM and Chrysler that new bailout cash will be held until they make serious changes. Carol Marin is joined by two financial experts to discuss President Obama's announcement and if the auto industry deserves another bailout.

Once a Chicago mainstay, clothier Bigsby and Kruthers may be making a comeback. Kris Kridel of WBBM NewsRadio 780's "Noon Business Hour" will be here with the details. WBBM NewsRadio 780

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Small businesses are taking a big hit in this recession. Many banks have cut off lines of credit. But the Obama administration says it has plans to get loans flowing again to small businesses. What are those plans and will they work? That is tonight's focus of our series, "The Bottom Line."

Chicagoan Edward Liddy is getting battered from all sides as he attempts to navigate AIG through a lot of negative press about bonuses. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio's "Noon Business Hour" takes a look at Liddy's background and reputation.

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Governor Quinn delivers his bad news budget; Chicago Police Superintendent Jody Weis gets a no-confidence vote from the police union; Chicago traffic cameras may be used to nab uninsured drivers; AIG bonuses infuriate the public; Chicago-area Corus Bank fighting for its survival; the Bulls and Blackhawks jostling for playoff positions; and the Cubs and Sox rosters taking shape in spring training. Guests:

The recession has brought down the financial markets and among the hardest hit investments have been hedge funds. What are they and why are they controversial? That is tonight's focus for our series, "The Bottom Line.