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.

Bears Alumni Club The Bears' mission in Miami turned out to be impossible against MVP Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts. In our last Bears Alumni Club of the season, former Bear Chris Zorich weighs in on what went wrong, and we'll look ahead to next season.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett A new University of Chicago study released today is one of the most comprehensive looks at the attitudes of young African-Americans ever. Elizabeth Brackett sits down with the author of the study and one of its participants to talk about the surprising results. Richard Posner It is the cardinal sin in literature and journalism. But why do people still do it? We'll talk to federal appeals court judge Richard Posner about his new book on plagiarism.

News Analysis with Carol Marin Cook County's Chief Medical Officer was on the hot seat today as commissioners critiqued his bare-bones budget. Dr. Robert Simon will join Carol Marin in the studio. Organ Donation We'll hear all about new aspects of organ donation. It involves a lot more than just signing the back of your driver's license. Guest: Dave Bosch, Gift of Life Organ & Tissue Donor Network

Eye on Iowa Hillary Clinton made some unexpected news while she was in Iowa. And Barack Obama will make his rounds in that state shortly. Chicago Sun-Times columnist Lynn Sweet has been on the trail and stops by our studios to talk presidential politics.

News Analysis with Carol Marin He may be Chicago's most powerful politician that no one recognizes. Carol Marin sits down with William Daley, the brother of the mayor, advisor to Sen. Barack Obama, and former Secretary of the Commerce Department under Bill Clinton.