At a time when many are worried about their retirement savings, we learn the ins and outs of Roth IRAs and how they can stretch your savings. MSN's Roth IRA Calculator Gwen Cohen

Bernie Madoff was sentenced yesterday to 150 years in prison. We talk to the lawyer representing some of his local victims.

Chicago-based Boeing faces continuing challenges in both military and commercial production. WBBM Newsradio's Kris Kridel has that story, along with the latest business and economic news.

As the number of unemployed Americans continues to rise, so does the amount of time they remain unemployed. Is it possible that many jobs will never come back? Eddie Arruza looks at the plight of two area men who were at the top of their professional game and are now in unemployment limbo.

As the recession forces many to cut back on everything -- including meat -- Illinois livestock farmers are feeling the effects of the tough economy. We hear from some local farmers about their plight.

The financial backer of Webio, an Internet sports radio station launched by Mike North, has been charged with operating a Ponzi scheme and is now in custody. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take a closer look at the web of lies woven by David Hernandez.

The Tribune Company's Sam Zell is apparently talking to more bidders interested in buying the Chicago Cubs. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio's Noon Business Hour joins us with those details, plus the rest of the week's business stories.

Tonight's panel discusses the week's top headlines: Lawmakers still bickering over the stalled state budget; Mayor Daley promises a controversial financial guarantee to Olympic officials; Cook County Commissioner Forrest Claypool decides not to run for County Board president; President Obama pushes for healthcare reforms at the American Medical Association meeting here in Chicago; a sports radio website backer charged in a Ponzi scheme; the Cubs and Sox clash at the Crosstown Classic; and former Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa allegedly used steroids. Guests:

What exactly happened to Chicago Tonight on Tuesday? We find out when we read some of your viewer mail.

In downtown Chicago, how could $300,000 land you three million square feet of real estate? Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio's Noon Business Hour joins us with the details and the week's other top business stories.

With some of America's biggest banks repaying the government billions of dollars in bailout funds, is it a sign that the economy is on the rebound, or have we yet to hit rock bottom? It's tonight's focus on The Bottom Line.

Reports say that control of the Tribune Company may be taken over by lenders. Will Sam Zell still be running the show? Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780's Noon Business Hour joins us with the details.

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

We hear your response to the city's parking meter mess when we read some of our viewer mail.

Elizabeth Brackett has the latest on accusations against LAZ Parking, the operator of the city's meters, for not complying with the city's minority and women-owned business requirements.

The Chicago school of economics was developed at the University of Chicago in the 1950s, but now some are saying the "Chicago approach" is to blame for the economic collapse. It's the focus of tonight's edition of The Bottom Line.