News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett There has been mixed news about the economy all through the year. How does the state of the U.S. economy affect the average person? Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take a closer look. Guests: Terry Savage - Chicago Sun-Times, Carl Tannenbaum - economic consultant and Christopher Davis - Morningstar.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 pm The day after Thanksgiving means one thing, it's officially shopping season. On this special edition of The Week in Review, we'll predict whether or not it will be a merry season for retailers. We'll also take a closer look at Chicago's economy and what makes our business climate so unique from other parts of the country. And we'll grade Chicago's business beat. Just how good, or bad, is the coverage and how can it be improved. Guests:

Daley Meets the Press Rich Samuels treats us to another round of Mayor Daley vs. the press today. We'll have the blow-by-blow. News Analysis with Eddie Arruza The Fed chair said today that he expects the U.S. economy to slow noticeably in the months to come. What does that mean for the average consumer? Eddie Arruza and his panel take a closer look. Guests: Terry Savage, Gail MarksJarvis

Daley Stands Firm Mayor Daley said today he still wants his property tax increase, despite aldermanic proposals to pare it back. Rich Samuels has details. News Analysis with Carol Marin Former governor George Ryan reported to federal prison today. This comes after exhausting all legal options to keep him free while he appealed his conviction. Ryan biographer Jim Merriner joins Carol Marin with a closer look at George Ryan, the man.

The Week in Review at 7pm The bad blood between Governor Blagojevich and Michael Madigan was boiling again this week, Mayor Daley holds a downtown rally for CTA funding, we'll take a closer look at the wild real estate market, a new study says a quarter of Illinoisans are obese, the Cubs battling to stay in first-place, and Bears rookie Greg Olsen injured in preseason loss to the Browns. Guests:

Market Woes The Dow plunged more than 300 points today, just about a week after hitting a record high of 14,000. The S&P 500 and the NASDAQ also fell sharply. Personal finance columnist Terry Savage joins us to talk about the market lows and highs.

Click here for today's beach closings Stock Market Soars The Dow closed above 13,800 for the first time with a 284-point surge. We'll talk to Chicago Sun-Times personal finance columnist Terry Savage about what it means and what you should do about it.

CTA Crisis Averted? Mayor Daley today announced an historic five-year pact between the CTA and its operating unions. Will this help the CTA avoid its worst-case scenario cutbacks and fare increases? Rich Samuels has details.

Access Living Access Living, one of the nation's leading advocates for the disabled, opened its new Chicago headquarters today. Rich Samuels tells us why this new building soon will be attracting worldwide attention.

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza The 43rd ward is one of the city's most affluent, covering Lincoln Park and Old Town. Development is a major issue. But this race has also become noteworthy for campaign mudslinging. Eddie Arruza talks to two-term incumbent Vi Daley and challenger Michelle Smith.

Police Superintendent Retires After a week of intense scrutiny over his handling of two incidents involving off-duty police officers in bar brawls, Chicago Police Superintendent Phil Cline announced his retirement today, 7 months ahead of when he was initially set to step down. The superintendent's announcement came after he met with Mayor Daley this morning. Did the Mayor push Superintendent Cline into early retirement and who may be next in line to be Chicago's top cop? Elizabeth Brackett will have the story.

Election Day Update Rich Samuels has a live report from the Board of Elections, as the polls close and the vote counting begins. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett The Dow Jones Industrial Average posts its biggest one-day drop since just after the September 11th attacks. What's behind today's 400-plus point plunge? We'll take a closer look. Guests: Terry Savage, Marshall Front

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett The CTA has had a slew of problems this year, including this week's derailment in the South Loop. Elizabeth Brackett goes one-on-one with Frank Kruesi, president of the CTA, to find out what's being done to make things better.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review Get ready for Dan Ryan gridlock, two new jurors appointed in the George Ryan trial, Rev. James Meeks weighing a run for governor, the city council green-lights plans for the nation's tallest building here, new federal regulations could mean higher gas prices, and the Cubs and Sox ready for a brand-new baseball season. Guests:

Dan Ryan Construction It all begins Friday at midnight - the major reconstruction of the Dan Ryan Expressway. Elizabeth Brackett reports on what's being done — and how to avoid it. Click here for information from IDOT on how to avoid the mess.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review County jail break allegedly an inside job, Governor Blagojevich proposes free pre-school, gubernatorial hopefuls hit the air waves, Muslim cartoon controversy comes to campus, the White Sox honored at the White House, and pitchers and catchers report to spring training. Guests: