Tonight's panel discusses the week's top headlines: the Chicago Sun-Times endorses Governor Quinn in the upcoming primary election; the University of Illinois is in a major cash crunch; a lawsuit claims that the CTA's funding formula is racist; many McPier employees are making six-figure salaries as conventions flock from pricey McCormick Place; the Bears stand by beleaguered head coach Lovie Smith; and Cubs legend Andre Dawson is heading to the Hall of Fame. Guests:

What effect has Chicago's lone Walmart had on the local economy? As the debate for more Walmarts in the city heats up, we show you what a new study says. "The Impact of an Urban Walmart Store on Area Businesses: An Evaluation of One Chicago Neighborhood's Experience"

We find out how an old abandoned Chicago industrial field is being transformed into the nation's largest urban solar power plant.

If you go bowling in Illinois, there's a new state law that could affect you. Eddie Arruza reviews some of the new laws that went into effect on January 1st.

What are the business stories destined to make news in 2010? Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio's Noon Business Hour fills us in.

WBBM Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel looks back at the year's biggest business stories.

We look back at the state of the economy in 2009 and try to predict what might happen in 2010.

On tonight's program, Joel and his panel look back at the biggest stories of 2009. From the shocking fall of former Governor Rod Blagojevich to Chicago's stunning 2016 Olympic defeat to a sour economy, the year was packed with plenty of news. Be sure to tune in to our annual year-in-review edition of the Week in Review. Guests:

There was talk recently of turning a building that used to house the Three Arts Club in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood into a columbarium. Kris Kridel joins us with the latest on that story, plus the rest of the week's business news.

There were fewer job losses in November than initially feared. Does that mean the recession is over? Eddie Arruza and his panel have more on that and whether a second stimulus package might be needed.

A wind turbine in your backyard? We show you how some residents are generating -- and running on -- wind power.

Why are big conventions leaving Chicago, and what could it eventually mean for Chicago taxpayers? Carol Marin and her panel take a look.

Chicago implemented tax increment financing as a way to redevelop communities throughout the city. But now, a proposed TIF district in the heart of downtown has some citizens and an alderman questioning whether or not the area deserves such funds. Elizabeth Brackett has the story.

Elizabeth Brackett takes a look at the battle over the $3.8 billion dollar expansion of BP's Whiting, Indiana refinery.

If Oprah Winfrey leaves Chicago, how will it impact local businesses? WBBM Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel joins us for a look at this and other business headlines.

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Oprah Winfrey ending her talk show in 2011; Chicago School Board President Michael Scott's apparent suicide shocks the city; the Cook County Board votes to roll back the controversial sales tax hike; major conventions continue to leave McCormick Place for less expensive locales; and the Bears season on life support. Guests: