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News Analysis with Carol Marin
ComEd cries poor and says it needs a steep rate increase in order to avoid bankruptcy. But today's Sun-Times details the CEO's $27 million salary. Carol Marin and her panel take a closer look.
The Week in Review with Joel Weisman
Governor Blagojevich's longtime confidant indicted, President Bush comes to town, Mayor Daley unveils new city budget, Andersonville may put the reins on retail chains, the undefeated Bears get ready for "Monday Night Football," and the Cubs managerial search in full swing.
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News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Mayor Daley has appointed reform-minded State Senator Miguel del Valle as the new City Clerk. Eddie Arruza will ask del Valle why he took the job and what he's going to do with it.
Patricia Hitchcock
We'll talk to Patricia Hitchcock about her famous father, the master of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock. Click here for more on the upcoming Hitchcock Festival.
New Indictments Announced
Businessman and top advisor to Governor Blagojevich Tony Rezko was indicted today in two fraud cases. Carol Marin reports on what else came out of today's press conference by U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald. Then she and her guests will talk about what this could mean for the governor, with just weeks to go before the election.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Political candidates are out in force as the election season heats up. There were both gubernatorial and Cook County Board presidential debates today. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel will rate how the candidates did. Guests: Carlos Hernandez Gomez, Greg Hinz, Christian Farr
News Analysis with Carol Marin
Governor Blagojevich's campaign is choosing a "rose garden" strategy when it comes to debates. Carol Marin and her panel weigh in on that and other political news.
Bears Alumni Club
Something special is happening at Soldier Field this year. Former Bears linebacker and special teams standout Jim Schwantz is here to recap yet another dominating performance by the Bears.
Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review
House Speaker Dennis Hastert in a political firestorm, Governor Blagojevich and Judy Baar Topinka debate, Lord & Taylor leaving the Magnificent Mile, protests in Carpentersville over immigration ordinance, the Cubs search for Dusty Baker's replacement, and the undefeated Bears host the Buffalo Bills.
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News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
House Speaker Dennis Hastert said he is "deeply sorry" for the congressional page sex scandal. Elizabeth Brackett reports on what else he had to say. Plus Eddie Arruza and his panel discuss the policial repercussions of the scandal. Guests: David Axelrod, Thom Serafin
Hastert Under Fire
House Speaker Dennis Hastert remains on the hot seat over what he knew and when he knew it in the congressional page scandal. Hastert was in Illinois today, and we'll have the latest on this explosive story.
Carpentersville Controversy
A proposed ordinance in Carpentersville could be the first of its kind in Illinois. It's designed to crackdown on illegal immigrants, but some opponents believe it could turn the village into a ghost town. Christian Farr investigates both sides of this debate.
Goodbye, Dusty
Cubs manager Dusty Baker is OUT! After one of the most disastrous seasons in years, Baker was let go by the team one day after the resignation of team president, Andy McPhail. Elizabeth Brackett reports on what might happen next to the north siders.
County Budget Shortfall
Interim Cook County board president Bobbie Steele says the county is looking at a deficit of more than $400 million next year. Steele joins us live to tell us what she's going to do about it.
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Iva Toguri better known as "Tokyo Rose" spent her adult life right here in Chicago. She died Tuesday at the age of 90. Eddie Arruza and his panel will take a look at her legacy and her life. Guests: Ross Harano, Laura Hein and Tom Tunney
News Analysis with Carol Marin
There's a new plan to move the Chicago Children's Museum off Navy Pier and into Grant Park. Is it a good idea? Carol Marin and her panel will debate the issue. Guests: Bob O'Neill, Grant Park Advisory Council; Edward Keegan, WBEZ-FM; Bob Crawford, retired WBBM-AM political editor.
A Gay Gene?
Nature or nurture — what determines sexual orientation? We'll hear from a Northwestern researcher whose study could determine whether there's a gay gene. Learn more about the study.
News Analysis with Elizaeth Brackett
Five-year old Diamond Brownridge is clinging to life after a dental procedure Saturday left her in a coma. Elizabeth Brackett and her guests look at some of the questions all parents should ask before their children undergo dental procedures.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
The candidates for Cook County Board President squared off at a downtown debate this afternoon. We'll hear from representatives from each camp about how their candidates fared.
Bears Alumni Club
The Bears steal a win from the Minnesota Vikings in the last minutes of the game. We'll talk about their 3-0 record with former Bears right guard and Bears radio broadcaster Tom Thayer in our Bears Alumni Club.
Cook County FBI Probe
In a federal raid on the Cook County building, FBI agents carted off boxes of records confiscated from the Bureau of Human Resources this afternoon. Christian Farr has the story and reaction to it.
Ray Suarez
Ray Suarez of the Newshour joins us to talk about Sen. Barack Obama, the upcoming congressional elections and his new book, The Holy Vote: The Politics of Faith in America.