ComEd Rate Freeze Legislative maneuvering in Springfield puts a ComEd rate freeze back in play. Elizabeth Brackett will get details from a ComEd official. News Analysis with Eddie Arruza In the wake of the Virginia Tech shootings comes word that a senior at Cary-Grove high school has been arrested because of violent content in a creative writing assignment. Has the pendulum swung too far? Eddie Arruza and his panel will take a look.

Aldermanic Runoffs City Hall will look a lot different this May as a result of yesterday's election. We'll analyze the role labor unions had on the races. Also, how will Mayor Daley fare with the new city council makeup? Plus we'll talk to some of yesterday's big winners. Guests: Bob Fioretti, Pat Dowell, Sharon Denise Dixon and Scott Waguespack. Also: Greg Hinz, Cindi Canary

Gonzales in Chicago Embattled U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales met the press in Chicago today. Rich Samuels was there and will bring us the latest from the federal building. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Following a breast cancer summit held in Chicago a few days ago, Elizabeth Brackett and her panel weigh in on where we are in the fight against the deadly disease. Guests: Dr. David Ansell, Rush University Medical Center; Dr. Seema Khan, Northwestern Memorial Hospital; and Steve Whitman, Sinai Urban Health Institute

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett A young boy from Indiana has found himself at the center of an international medical story. His father's smallpox vaccine caused a severe reaction in the boy. His case is being treated as a kind of a test of how prepared we are for a disease outbreak. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel will take a look. Guests: Dr. Madelyn Kahana, Comer Children's Hospital; Dr. Susan Gerber, Chicago Department of Public Health; and Dr. Ken Alexander, Comer Children's Hospital

News Analysis with Carol Marin Larger-than-life media baron Conrad Black goes on trial Wednesday, accused of stealing from the Chicago Sun-Times, among other newspapers in his Hollinger International holdings. Carol Marin and her panel take a look at how the trial might unfold. Guests: Joe Weber, John Gallo and Tom Durkin Housewares Show The 2007 International Home and Housewares Show is underway at McCormick Place. We'll look at the latest trends and some nifty new products.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Sen. Barack Obama took a giant step toward running for the White House today when he formed a presidential exploratory committee. Guests: David Axelrod, Bruce Dold, Laura Washington

PROGRAMMING NOTE: Tonight's edition of Chicago Tonight is abbreviated to be able to present Candidate Free Time during our second half hour.

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.

Update on Cardinal George's Health Cardinal Francis received good news from his pathologist today in the wake of his surgery last week. Rich Samuels tells us why the Cardinal's doctors are now calling him a "cancer survivor" rather than a "cancer victim".

News Analysis with Carol Marin The federal government has stopped the development of wind power in Illinois because of fears the turbines will interfere with radar systems. Critics say it has nothing to do with national security but rather the whims of powerful politicians. Carol marin and her panel look behind the controversy. Guests: Michael Polsky, Rene Taylor and Howard Learner

Fred Hampton Controversy There were more than a few moments of near chaos at City Hall today as demonstrators tried to storm the council chambers. Rich Samuels was there and has the latest on the controversial measure to rename a street in honor of Black Panther leader Fred Hampton.

Chicago Tonight is abbreviated this week for pledge programming. Stroger's Health We'll bring you the latest on the health of Cook County Board President John Stroger, who suffered a stroke yesterday. News Analysis with Carol Marin Carol Marin talks with the Democratic candidates in the hotly contested 6th Congressional District primary. Guests: Tammy Duckworth, Christine Cegelis, and Lindy Scott

Candidate for Cook County Board President Carol Marin interviews Forrest Claypool, a democrat running for Cook County Board President. Claypool's opponent, incumbent president John Stroger, declined our invitation to participate. Clean Air Concerns Health care professionals sounded off in Chicago today against proposed federal regulations they say don't go far enough to reduce airborn soot. Rich amuels has their story - and a second opinion.

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza President Bush is still defending the $6.8 billion sale of shipping operations at six U.S. seaports to a state-owned business in the United Arab Emirates. But even members of his own party are against the deal because of heightened concerns over terrorism. We'll talk about the bipartisan objections with Illinois' senior U.S. Senator Dick Durbin.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Ambassador Paul Bremer was the highest ranking American official in Iraq after the U.S.-led invasion in 2003. We'll talk to him about the latest news from Iraq, the election, the insurgents, the future and his new book, My Year In Iraq.

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.