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News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett A Chicago institution is shutting its doors. Elizabeth Brackett and a panel of foodies reflect on the loss of the Berghoff restaurant and what it means to the city. Artbeat Many people think street musicians are a colorful part of urban life. Fawn Ring will tell you about one alderman who's singing a different tune.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett U.S. Representative Luis Gutierrez recently made headlines when he floated the idea of running for mayor. The congressman is here tonight to talk about his political aspirations and give us his perspective on this past year in Washington. Chicago Stories Rich Samuels tells us how a Chicago school girl helped create a revolution in radio advertising.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Three Chicago journalists will make their picks for the top local stories of 2005. While some stories will probably be a little obvious, there are other important things that happened here in Chicago that you might not have heard about. Bears Alumni Club The Bears clinch the NFC North division against their archrival, the Green Bay Packers. We'll talk with former Bear Jim Covert about the game and the playoff picture.

Plans for Peotone Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan releases opinions regarding plans to build the Abraham Lincoln National Airport in Peotone. Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. joins us to share his remarks on the issue. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett The Muslim American Society's annual convention kicked off in Chicago today. What issues are American Muslims most concerned about as we approach 2006? Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take a look.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Minority investors are steaming after the Illinois Gaminig Board revokes the Emerald Casino License. Elizabeth Brackett talks with two of the investors, Chaz Ebert and Shaun Gayle. End of the Streak The streak ends for the Sun-Times' youth-oriented tabloid, Red Streak. Sun-Times publisher John Cruickshank will be here to talk about this and other issues facing the newspaper.

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.