News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett The field of Cook County board president candidates has narrowed with Commissioner Mike Quigley pulling out of the race and throwing his support behind fellow Commissioner Forrest Claypool. Elizabeth Brackett will talk to the two men along with Republican candidate commissioner Tony Peraica.

Busy Day in Cook County County board president John Stroger may find his bid for a fourth term a little more difficult. County commissioner Mike Quigley today announced he's ending his campaign for board president and throwing his support behind Commissioner Forrest Claypool. Rich Samuels has the latest on a busy day at the county building.

Clarence Page Chicago Tribune columnist Clarence Page weighs in on a possible run for mayor by U.S. representatives Jesse Jackson Jr. and Luis Gutierrez. News Analysis with Phil Ponce A former FBI boss has been named as the new president of the Chicago Crime Commission. Phil Ponce talks with James Wagner about his goals for lowering Chicago crime.

News Analysis with Phil Ponce Is Congressman Luis Gutierrez running for mayor in 2007? Is Daley running again? Phil Ponce and his panel of in-the-know political reporters talk about the latest possibilities. State of the Great Lakes Good news for the Great Lakes. Today the U.S. and Canada signed a pact banning any new pumping of water out of the Great Laes basin. And yesterday, federal, state and local officials in the U.S. agreed on a 15-year $20 billion strategy for preserving the lakes. Elizabeth Brackett reports.

Chicago Tonight is abbreviated this evening for pledge programming. Daley on Concealed Weapons Though recent federal legislation allows retired cops to carry concealed weapons, Mayor Daley says Chicago won't certify them. Rich Samuels tells us why.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review Mayhem at Midway airport after a jet slides off the runway, the latest on the George Ryan corruption trial, a citywide smoking ban passed, a Sun-Times series takes an in-depth look at the single life, the Cubs land speedy outfielder Juan Pierre, and the Bears in the middle of a quarterback controversy. Guests:

Chicago Tonight is abbreviated this evening for pledge programming. News Analysis with Phil Ponce Forrest Claypool is running for Cook County Board President. Phil Ponce and his panel discuss his chances and other hot local political stories. Bears Alumni Club The Bears defense propels the team to its eighth win in a row. We'll catch up with the Bears' former defensive powerhouse, Richard Dent.

Chicago Tonight is abbreviated this evening for pledge programming. Indictments in Nicarico Case Ten-year old Jeanine Nicarico was murdered more than 22 years ago. Today, fresh indictments are being handed down in this tragic and controversial case. Rich Samuels has the latest. News Analysis with Phil Ponce Retailers pulled out all the stops to get holiday shoppers to spend. Phil Ponce and his guest Will Ander examine how successful they've been.

Chicago Tonight is abbreviated this evening for pledge programming. News Analysis with Phil Ponce The debate over a smoking ordinance in Chicago restaurants and bars continues to smolder. Phil Ponce and his panel tackle this hot issue. Neil Steinberg Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg is back in print as of this morning. He'll talk to Bob about his road back from alcohol rehab and domestic abuse charges.

Bob Sirott is off tonight. News Analysis with Eddie Arruza Tempers are flaring in Washington on both sides of the aisle as the debate to pull troops out of Iraq escalates. Rep. Jan Schakowsky and Chicago Tribune's Jim Warren are on tonight's panel. Chicago's Grand Hotels We'll get a taste of Chicago history as seen through its historic hotels - the Drake, the Hilton and the Palmer House. Author Robert Allegrini is here with his new book Chicago's Grand Hotels. For more information: Arcadia Publishing or (888) 313-2665.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett The FBI and the Bears: An investigation looks into a brawl between two Chicago Bears team members that broke out after a visit to an FBI shooting range. The Ice Harvest The Ice Harvest is the new movie starring John Cusack, directed by Harold Ramis. Cusack and Ramis sit down with Bob for a closer look at the darkly ironic story about a mob lawyer who steals from his employer.

Medicare Confusion Today was the first day for seniors to sign up for one of the government's new Medicare prescription programs. Rich Samuels talked to House Speaker Dennis Hastert and some seniors today. Plus, Terry Savage will try to help us sort out the complicated new options.

News Analysis with Phil Ponce A sign that asks parents to have their kids use "indoor voices" while at a north side cafe has angered local parents and touched off an international story. Phil Ponce and his panel, which includes the cafe's owner, take a look at what it means to run a family-friendly business.

News Analysis with Phil Ponce The advocacy group Preservation Chicago just announced that the entire neighborhood of Pilsen is one of the seven most threatened historic places in the city, since entire blocks of historic buildings are being torn down for newer more upscale homes. Phil Ponce talks to Ald. Danny Solis, who represents Pilsen, about his efforts to have the state designate the neighborhood a historic landmark district.

News Analysis with Phil Ponce His books have tackled everything from the Gettysburg Address to Ronald Reagan to the Catholic Church. Now Garry Wills is looking into the age-old Catholic practice of the Rosary. Phil Ponce sits down with best-selling Pulitzer Prize-winning author Garry Wills.

Oberweis Accusations Republican gubernatorial candidate Jim Oberweis is accused of having illegal immigrants working in his ice cream stores. Eddie Arruza reports on who exactly these workers are and what the candidate had to say in response. News Analysis with Phil Ponce Consumer advocate Marty Cohen failed to get state senate approval to head the Illinois Commerce Commission. He's blaming politics for his rejection. Tonight he tells phil ponce how his rejection came about.