Alderman Howard Brookins is pushing hard for a Walmart in his ward, but not everyone thinks it's a good idea. Carol Marin sits down with people on both sides of the debate, including Alderman Brookins.

ComEd, for the first time in its history, is losing customers. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio's Noon Business Hour tells us why when she joins us with the latest business headlines.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 PM Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Politicians lining up to replace Governor Quinn; President Obama pushing for major health care reform; Cook County commissioners slash president Stroger's controversial tax hike in half; Will the cash-strapped Chicago Sun-Times survive bankruptcy?; White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle throws a perfect game; and did the Blackhawks get damaged goods when they signed All-Star Marian Hossa? Guests:

Midway Games, maker of the popular video game Mortal Kombat, is nearing the end of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings and has laid off all of its Chicago corporate employees. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio's Noon Business Hour has the details on that story, plus the rest of the week's business headlines.

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Tonight's panel discusses the week's top headlines: Governor Quinn passes a stop-gap budget; Mayor Daley lays off 431 workers after their unions refused to take furlough days off; families are in mourning all over again during the Burr Oak Cemetery scandal; Chicago on a Denver booting-blitz; the CTA cracking down on sexual harassment; the Cubs and Sox well-rested after the All-Star break; and the Blackhawks fire general manager Dale Tallon. Guests:

The ax falls on some city workers after their unions refuse to blink. Rich Samuels has the latest from City Hall.

Dramatic changes in the auto industry have forced some parts makers to look for new ways to grow their businesses. The Nightly Business Report's Diane Eastabrook shows us how one company is going back to its' roots to survive in this economy.

An Oak Park family wants to lift up African American-owned businesses, and they are doing it in a unique way: buying exclusively from these merchants for an entire year. Christian Farr introduces us to this family. Empowerment Experiment Agriculture - Men's Clothing Store Sensual Steps Shoe Salon Farmers Best Chicago

Could the Cubs file for bankruptcy? Reports say it's a possibility. Kris Kridel of the WBBM Noon Business Hour will be here with those details, plus the rest of the week's business news.

Last year's box office hit The Dark Knight filmed some scenes inside Chicago's famed post office. We take a peek inside the landmark building as the post office prepares to auction it off to the highest bidder.

How the inevitable rise in gas prices will change our lives for the better -- that's the tagline of the new book $20 Per Gallon. The book's author, Christopher Steiner, tells us how he thinks higher gas prices could improve society. Read excerpts from $20 Per Gallon

Another historic piece of Chicago is on the market. The Ambassador East and the Pump Room have caught the eye of a flashy developer. Kris Kridel has that story and the other business news of the day.

The Tribune Company has reportedly reached an agreement to sell the Cubs to investor Tom Ricketts for approximately $900 million. Carol Marin and her panel examine what this means for the team this year, and beyond.

ComEd has a new president who has already made history. She discusses her new position, the future of ComEd, and much more. Tips for saving on your electric bill

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