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This week on Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review, we look back at Richard M. Daley's biggest accomplishments and multiple scandals over 22 years as Chicago mayor. Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel releases a transition report, long on ambition and short on details. Sears threatens to leave Illinois, unless the state ponies up to keep thousands of jobs here. And in sports, Carlos Boozer and Derrick Rose dominate Thursday's game to win the series against Atlanta. Now the Bulls will feel the heat of Miami and LeBron James in the Eastern Conference Final on Sunday.
The "Home Alone" house is for sale. WBBM Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel joins us with news-making Chicago real estate and a look at the week's top business headlines. And Illinois gets a bad grade for business.
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Arts-and-crafts retailer Michael's is the latest company to be struck by hackers. The company says customer bank and credit information was stolen in a cyber attack. Eddie Arruza and his panel look at the increasing problem of cyber thieves stealing personal information.
How does Chicago rank as a city of opportunity? WBBM Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel joins us with the answer and to look at the week's business headlines.
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The latest business news is all about inflation, gas prices and unemployment. Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel joins us to review the week's business headlines. An article on the efforts to combat inflation
The local economy is slowly improving according to new data. WBBM Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel joins us to explain the results and review this week's business headlines. Summary of the data Release from the Department of Employment Security A map of foreclosed properties in Illinois
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Gas prices are rising, but is there any relief in sight? We talk about the financial pain at the pump, and if $4 dollars or more per gallon is now the new normal.
Chicago is losing Batman but local suburb Plano is inheriting the "Man of Steel." WBBM Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel joins us to talk about this week's business headlines. Chicago Tribune article on "Superman"
A new law that is supposed to level the playing field for Illinois businesses has one company moving to Wisconsin. Illinois Retail Merchants Association FatWallet Sound off on our discussion board
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There's an increasingly bitter debate going on in one of Chicago's wealthiest suburbs. We hear about the Village of Winnetka's affordable housing proposal, and why some opponents say it will bring criminals to the North Shore community.
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It's been another day of cancellations and inspections. Ash-har Quraishi takes a look at what Southwest Airlines is doing to address the problems that caused part of a mid-air fuselage tear Friday and how it may affect Chicago travelers. More on Southwest controversy
McDonald's is going to hire 50,000 new employees on April 19. Find out why when WBBM Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel joins us to look at the week in business. McDonald's Careers
Anheuser-Busch is buying local brewer Goose Island. Find out why when WBBM Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel joins us to look at the week in business. Join the discussion
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This week on Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review, aldermanic runoff candidates make their final push for City Council, while Rahm Emanuel asks if the number of aldermen should be cut in half. Gas prices soar, with experts wondering if $5 a gallon is just around the corner. The University of Illinois approves another tuition hike. Groupon's president surprises the business community and calls it quits. And in sports, Derrick Rose makes his case for MVP while the Chicago Bulls continue to surge. Guests:
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When it comes to your electric supply, ComEd may no longer be the only game in town. But does competition equal a lower power bill? Carol Marin and her panel discuss the issue.
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The origins of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and the Chicago Board of Trade are explored in a new book. We speak with author Emily Lambert about the history of the Futures market. More on the book: The Futures
 

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