Arts & Entertainment
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.
News Analysis with Phil Ponce
Judy Baar Topinka is eyeing the governor's mansion. Phil Ponce and his panel of political pundits assess her chances. Guests: Craig Dellimore, Greg Hinz and Carlos Hernandez Gomez
Terry Hillard
Chicago's former police superintendent Terry Hillard has written a new book, Chicago Police: An Inside View. We'll talk to him about his work, his legacy and the city's changing crime numbers.
Washington Notebook
Chicago's U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald has been a busy guy lately. Today he was in Washington for the arraignment of former vice presidential aide Scooter Libby. Sun-Times Washington Bureau Chief Lynn Sweet has the latest on Fitzgerald's case and other notes from D.C.
Mayor's Proposed Budget
A 20-cent-a-pack hike in the city's cigarette tax awaits smokers if Mayor Daley has his way. Rich Samuels briefs us on the mayor's proposed 2006 Chicago budget and tells us why aldermen may not rubber stamp it.
City Alleges Fraud
Chicago news media late this afternoon flocked to the loop office of a company the city claims falsified medical tests for city employees. Rich Samuels reports on the city's allegations and the actions it's taking.
President Bush's High Court Nominee
Four days after Harriet Miers told President George Bush she was withdrawing her name from consideration for Supreme Court Justice, the President today nominated another potential successor to Sandra Day O'Connor. But if the Republican right had problems with Ms. Miers, now it seems Senate Democrats have some reservations over the new nominee, federal judge Samuel Alito. Rich Samuels has the reaction to the nomination from Senators Dick Durbin and Barack Obama.
Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review
Chicago erupts after White Sox sweep, Governor Blagojevich feels the heat of state hiring probe, O'Hare expansion back on track, big changes on the Chicago radio landscape, and will the Tribune company have to sell the Cubs?
Guests:
News Analysis with Phil Ponce
Phil Ponce and his guests talk about the life and legacy of "the mother of the civil rights movement," Rosa Parks, who died last night at age 92. Guests: Timuel Black, Joy Bivins
This week on Chicago Sunday:
Former FBI director Louis Freeh has just written a new book entitled My FBI. He sits down with Phil Ponce and talks about investigating Bill Clinton and fighting terrorism and the mafia.
Then, the White Sox of 1917 were the last Chicago ball club to win the World Series. In our Chicago Stories segment Rich Samuels takes a close look at the team many hope will be surpassed by the White Sox of 2005.
Chicago's World Champs?
The White Sox are gearing up for their World Series opener with the Houston Astros. Rich Samuels has the latest from U.S. Cellular Field.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
To run or not to run - that's the question facing state treasurer Judy Baar Topinka. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel handicap the Republican gubernatorial field. Guests: Paul Green, Chris Robling
Louis Freeh
Former FBI director Louis Freeh has just written a new book My FBI: Bringing Down the Mafia, investigating Bill Clinton and Waging War on Terror. Phil Ponce talks with him about all of that.