Wisconsin Democrats may have fled the Capitol, but tens of thousands of protesters have taken their place. We talk with Illinois lawmakers about what the union woes of our neighbor to the north mean for us, and how long the Wisconsin Democrats' impromptu stay in Illinois might last. Coverage at our 'More on the Story' blog

This week on Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review, the tone turns nasty in the final days of the mayoral campaign. In a rally for Gery Chico, a union leader calls Rahm Emanuel a "Wall Street Judas." Mayor Daley says that's anti-Semitic. But Chico, who has three Jewish daughters, disagrees. Just weeks after a major income tax increase, Gov. Pat Quinn's $52.7 billion budget includes tough cuts and billions in borrowing. And in sports, Super Bowl Bears great Dave Duerson is found dead. Blackhawks Coach Joel Quenneville is hospitalized. And the Bulls beat the league's best.

Gov. Pat Quinn presented his budget to lawmakers in Springfield today. Part of the plan includes borrowing nearly $9 billion to pay overdue bills and other state debts. Ash-har Quraishi joins us to talk about the budget proposal. More on the budget

Carol Marin and several experts, including Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford, take a closer look at the governor's budget plan, and what may happen next in the General Assembly.

Groupon deals have become wildly popular, but the offer made by one Chicago sandwich shop turned into a nightmare. What should businesses do before signing up with the deal-a-day giant? Eddie Arruza has the story. Groupon

Sick of shelling out at the gas pump? We sit down with the so-called father of the "Hypermiling" movement - who says you just don't have to. For more on Wayne Gerdes and CleanMPG.com Chicago Auto Show 2011

Banks and mortgage servicers are walking away from thousands of homes caught in the foreclosure pipeline. What does that do to neighborhoods, and the city itself? Elizabeth Brackett has the story. More on the story Woodstock Institute Story on lender 'walkaways'

The Senate candy desk is being occupied by Sen. Mark Kirk. We hear how Illinois candy companies are benefiting when Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 joins us with a look at the week in business. Story on Kirk's candy desk

How did the mortgage crisis begin, and who's to blame? Bethany McLean, Vanity Fair writer and author of the book All the Devils Are Here, answers this question and many more.

Chicago Tonight: Live Forum, Live Streaming, Live Chat... it all starts at 7:00 pm Tonight at 7:00 pm, just 8 days before the election, the gloves come off as mayoral candidates Carol Moseley Braun, Gery Chico, Miguel del Valle and Rahm Emanuel answer tough questions, in a forum hosted by Carol Marin. Talk back:

Find out how the negative response to Groupon's Super Bowl ad featuring Tibet will impact the Chicago company. Kris Kridel, of WBBM Newsradio 780, joins us to look at the week in business. CNN article about the ad

Find out how the blizzard is going to impact Chicago companies when Kris Kridel, of WBBM Newsradio 780, joins us to look at the week in business.

Yesterday, an Illinois appeals court threw out a $31 billion construction program already in progress. Chicago Sun-Times Springfield Bureau Chief Dave McKinney talks to us from the state capital with more details on this surprising development.

Gov. Pat Quinn responded with some powerful words to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie about Illinois recruitment efforts. WBBM Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel has that and more in our business scoop.

Today, Boeing announced it is pushing back delivery of its 787 Dreamliner for the seventh time. Find out why when Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel joins us to look at the week in business.

It's been a historic week for the Illinois General Assembly. Springfield lawmakers managed to pass the new 67 percent state income tax hike mere hours before the legislative inauguration. Gov. Quinn has also been sent legislation that would ban the death penalty in Illinois. Carol Marin has the latest.