Carol Marin sits down with a state representative who will make a major personal announcement.

Leaders from more than 100 cities around the world gathered in Chicago today to discuss the challenges faced by urban areas. Elizabeth Brackett tells us what Mayor Daley had to say and brings us highlights from the conference.

Should the Internet be regulated by the FCC or by free market principles? We take a look at the battle over so-called "net neutrality." The National Broadband Plan Watch a conversation with FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski detailing the National Broadband Plan--Youtube.com "FCC Proposes New Rules on Internet Access"--The New York Times

We show you how the Chicago Park District is using some unconventional methods to fight childhood obesity. Parkways Foundation projects Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago Children

Curious George, Holocaust survivor? The authors of the beloved children's books narrowly escaped France before the Nazis invaded. Their story is the inspiration behind a new exhibit at the Illinois Holocaust Museum.

Ask Alpana Check, Please! host and Master Sommelier Alpana Singh joins us with environmentally friendly drink recommendations.

Today the Civic Federation issued a report that criticizes Governor Quinn's budget, saying that it relies too much on borrowing and does not address the fiscal crisis. Eddie Arruza has the details. Read the full report

Does Chicago need the National Guard to help stop the violence? Carol Marin talks to a state lawmaker who believes that is the solution.

What does it mean that federal regulators have seized the more than 30-year-old Giannoulias family-owned Broadway Bank? Kris Kridel discusses this and other business news.

Some call Elkhart, Indiana the RV capitol of the world. Diane Eastabrook of the Chicago bureau of Nightly Business Report takes us to this northern Indiana town showing signs that the economy is rebounding.

We speak with the co-founder of “PBS NewsHour,” renowned journalist Jim Lehrer, who has just written his 20th novel, “Super.”

The age-old practice of homeopathic medicine is just now gaining a lot of attention locally. The practitioners at Merz Apothecary give us a primer.

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

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Former Governor Rod Blagojevich wants to subpoena President Obama to appear at his upcoming corruption trial; White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel says he's interested in becoming Mayor of Chicago once Mayor Daley leaves office; sweeping reforms are recommended for pricey McCormick Place; the Cubs send Carlos Zambrano to the bullpen; and the Bulls and Blackhawks are finally showing some signs of life in the playoffs. Guests:

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

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: new details are revealed in the case against former Governor Blagojevich; the stage is set for a City Council showdown over proposed Walmarts in Chicago; U.S. Senate challengers Alexi Giannoulias and Mark Kirk are in a frantic fundraising contest; McDonald's is spending a billion dollars to give their restaurants a coffee house feel; and Bulls vice president John Paxson allegedly gets into a physical altercation with head coach Vinny Del Negro. Guests: