CPS Gains Mayor Daley reacts to the gains Chicago Public School students posted on state achievement tests. Rich Samuels will be here with the story behind the numbers. Jennifer Hudson Today is Jennifer Hudson day in Chicago and the city celebrated her return home. Elizabeth Brackett sits down with the Chicago "Dreamgirl" to talk about her recent rise to fame and her Oscar win.

Lovie Smith Lovie Smith gets a big pay raise and agrees to stay on as the Bears' head coach through 2011. Rich Samuels will have the latest from Halas Hall. Sexual Harassment at Work Today's Chicago Sun-Times story about claims of sexual harassment at the Illinois Department of Human Services by a male employee against his female boss raises questions about evolving work places. Christian Farr and his panel take a closer look.

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

RTA Overhaul An Illinois Auditor General's report calls for a complete overhaul of the RTA. At the same time the agency is requesting more than $10 billion in funding. We'll get to the bottom of this with State Rep. Julie Hamos, a member of the Illinois House Mass Transit Committee. News Analysis with Eddie Arruza It's the eve of the Chicago municipal elections and Eddie Arruza sits down with local reporters to talk politics. Guests: Carlos Hernandez Gomez, Alden Loury and Mike Flannery

Cook County Budget Crisis It was a raucous day at the county building as Cook County commissioners try to reach a compromise on the 2007 budget. Rich Samuels brings us the latest, live from the county building.

News Analysis with Carol Marin We turn our attention to the 20th ward in tonight's aldermanic forum. The race received more attention when the incumbent, Ald. Arenda Troutman, was arrested by the feds last month on bribery charges. Guests: Arenda Troutman, Willie B. Cochran, Edward Chaney Race for Mayor We'll sit down with mayoral candidate William "Dock" Walls. He'll outline his vision for Chicago. Mayor Daley and Dorothy Brown declined our invitation to participate in tonight's forum.

George Ryan Appeal Former governor Jim Thompson analyzes former governor George Ryan's latest efforts to stay out of jail. Rich Samuels brings us today's news from the federal building. Listen to the attached audio clip below for more. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett We'll hear from candidates for alderman in Chicago's 46th Ward. Guests: Helen Shiller, James Cappleman

News Analysis with Carol Marin We turn our attention to the north side in tonight's aldermanic candidate forum. We'll be joined by the four candidates vying for alderman of the 49th ward. Guests: Joseph Moore, Don Gordon, Jim Ginderske, and Chris Adams Tavis Smiley PBS and NPR talk show host Tavis Smiley is travelling the country promoting his latest book, "The Covenant in Action." We'll talk to him about his goals for improving the future for black Americans.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman Mayor Daley's campaign in overdrive, Senator Barack Obama slips up on the campaign trail, Chicago digs out of a snowstorm, home sales in a deep freeze, Dan Ryan reconstruction resumes next month, and the Cubs and Sox open spring training. Guests:

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza The 35th ward is rapidly developing and undergoing change. It is also home to a Hispanic majority. In tonight's aldermanic forum, we'll talk to the incumbent alderman and the two challengers who want his job. Guests: Rey Colon, Vilma Colom and Miguel Sotomayor

News Analysis with Carol Marin A bipartisan group of Cook County commissioners today proposed a budget for Cook County, which is heavily in debt. They hope to get enough votes to defeat board president Todd Stroger's budget plan. Carol Marin sits down with two of the budget's sponsors. Guests: Forrest Claypool, Lance Tyson

Weather Old man winter hit our area hard today. We'll get the latest from WGN meteorologist Tom Skilling. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Our coverage of the upcoming aldermanic elections continues. Tonight we'll talk to candidates in the city's most visible ward. 42nd ward incumbent Ald. Burt Natarus and challenger Brendan Reilly join us in studio. Tax Tips Top tax preparer Joan LeValley gives us some timely tips for filing and tells us about changes to the tax laws.

Obama's Official Announcement Sen. Barack Obama launched his presidential campaign this weekend. Our Carol Marin was there and will have the details. Plus, we'll take another look at the in-depth biographical profile Elizabeth Brackett put together about Obama on the eve of his 2004 Senate campaign. News Analysis with Carol Marin We'll begin our coverage of this month's aldermanic elections with a look at the hotly contested 7th ward race among Ald. Darcel Beavers, Sandi Jackson and two other candidates.

Quinn vs. Com Ed Lt. Governor Pat Quinn is upset that the Illinois Commerce Commission isn't going to investigate ties between Com Ed and the group Consumers Organized for Reliable Electricity. We'll talk with Quinn about this latest chapter in Illinois' electric rate saga.

News Analysis with Carol Marin Cook County Board President Todd Stroger has named his cousin to be the county's Chief Financial Officer. Carol Marin talks to two Cook County commissioners about this and other high-ranking staff changes. Guests: Forrest Claypool, Tony Peraica

Heart Disease Update Heart disease remains a major killer and the number one killer of women. We'll talk to a cardiologist about a new study that could spell progress and find out what you should do to remain heart healthy.