Arts & Entertainment
Another City Hall Shakeup
Mayor Daley reacted today to the resignation of his planning commissioner. Rich Samuels will have the latest on Denise Casalino's exit from City Hall, as well as the mayor's concern about Avian Flu. Click here for transcript of Mayor Daley's comments.
News Analysis with Phil Ponce
Sales of sport utility vehicles dropped significantly last month but is it because of the rising gas prices or have fickle consumers just moved on to the next trend? And what are those trends? Phil Ponce and his panel take a look.
"Sportswriters" on a pair of Sox
We reconvene "The Sportswriters" for some perspective on this afternoon's American League divisional playoff game between the White Sox and the Red Sox.
Corruption Trial Update
Elizabeth Brackett tells us about today's developments in former governor George Ryan's corruption trial.
News Analysis with Phil Ponce
There was a downtown pep rally for the White Sox this afternoon. Phil Ponce and his panel preview tomorrow's play-off game against the Red Sox.
St. Ignatius Football Comeback
With the Bears off this week, we'll have the story of a local high school team and their return to the grid iron after a five-decade absence.
News Analysis with Phil Ponce
For the first time in five years, the White Sox are playoff-bound. Phil Ponce and a team of sports journalists look back at how they got here, and then look ahead to the Sox post-season prospects. Guests: Bill Jauss, Tom Shaer, Mike Ferrin.
Corruption Trial Update
The government's star witness Scott Fawell came face-to-face with his former boss George Ryan today in the former governor's corruption trial. Rich Samuels will tell us what happened.
Ryan's Trial Begins
The much-anticipated corruption trial of former Illinois governor George Ryan finally got underway today with opening statements. Eddie Arruza reports on what the prosecution and defense told jurors about Ryan's alleged fraud and racketeering crimes.
Hurricane Rita Update
We'll have a live report from Elizabeth Brackett who is in Houston covering the aftermath of Hurricane Rita.
News Analysis with Phil Ponce
City officials have announced plans to crack down on jaywalkers. Phil Ponce and his panel take a closer look at the embattled pedestrian and other traffic issues. Guests: John McCarron, Joseph Schofer and Siim Soot.
News Analysis with Phil Ponce
For years, he's been known as the dogged consumer advocate who was head of the Citizens Utility Board. Now Martin Cohen is shifting positions. Governor Blagojevich named him as the chairman of the Illinois Commerce Commission, the same agency he has battled for more than 20 years. Cohen joins us for a panel discussion about his new job.
News Analysis with Phil Ponce
It's day three of jury selection in the trial of former Governor George Ryan. What kind of people do prosecutors and defense attorneys want on this jury? Phil Ponce and his panel will take a look.
Iraq Update
Escalating violence in Iraq has shaken the suburban Chicago businessman who recently served as Minister of Electricity in Iraq. On a recent trip back to Chicago he told Elizabeth Brackett he fears Iraq is moving closer to civil war. That conversation is coming up tonight.
Metra Derailment
The federal investigation into last Saturday's deadly Metra accident continued today as officials tried to simulate the conditions that led to the crash. Eddie Arruza updates us on what investigators were trying to determine today.
News Analysis with Phil Ponce
Governor Blagojevich vehemently denies any wrongdoing in an alleged pension scheme. Phil Ponce and his panel take a closer look at the governor's latest controversy. Guests: Greg Hinz, Kristen McQueary, Chris Fusco
Bears Alumni Club
The Bears put it all together against the Lions: Offense, defense and special teams all scored. Superbowl champ Steve McMichael is here for our Bears Alumni Club.
Mayor Daley's Press Conference
Mayor Daley warned of record high gas prices this winter as he announced programs to help seniors and low income residents deal with the soaring costs of energy. Elizabeth Brackett reports on this and other news from the mayor's wide ranging news conference today.
City Council Meeting
An impassioned city council meeting today included an unexpected health scare by one of the alderman.
News Analysis with Phil Ponce
The average tab for heating a home this fall and winter is expected to be $1500. On top of that, gas and electric companies are asking for rate increases. Representatives of People's Energy and ComEd will be here to explain.
News Analysis with Phil Ponce
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, how prepared are we for a major disaster? Phil Ponce examines that question with a panel that includes Mayor Daley's Chief of Staff, Ron Huberman.
Hurricane Relief
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the closest major city to New Orleans, has absorbed tens of thousands of evacuees. How has the disaster changed that town? Elizabeth Brackett recently returned from the region and has the story.
This week on Chicago Sunday:
On this the 4th anniversary of 9/11 and in the wake of Hurricane Katrina Host Phil Ponce talks with Richard Friedman, President and Chair of the National Strategy Forum – a Chicago-based organization whose mission is to educate the public on critical issues of national security.
Hurricane Katrina Update
Gulf coast residents have begun returning to try and salvage some of their belongings from their demolished homes. Elizabeth Brackett returned with one family and tells us what they found.
Hurricane Update
More survivors of Hurricane Katrina are reaching Chicago. Rich Samuels takes us to Tinley Park where more than 100 will find shelter for the foreseeable future. South Suburban PADS Agency, 708-754-4357. We'll talk live with Chicago Tribune columnist Mary Schmich, who is in Baton Rouge tonight and has been covering the aftermath of the hurricane in New Orleans and the surrounding area all week.