Health
More than 100 cases of swine flu have been reported in the United States, now including 17 probable cases in Illinois. Eddie Arruza and his panel discuss whether or not Chicagoans should fear the worst, or if the threat posed by the spread of swine flu is over-hyped and over-reported by the media.
Swine Flu: Lessons from a Familiar Enemy
Leaders and health officials, including Gov. Quinn, Mayor Daley, and CPS Chief Ron Huberman, held a press conference today to address the H1N1 virus outbreak.
Carol Marin will sit down with city health officials to find out more about this new lethal strain of swine flu and what we can do to protect ourselves.
Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Chicago on a Denver booting blitz; financing for the Midway Airport privatization deal falls through; the number of year-round Chicago Public Schools is tripling; Crestwood officials allowed citizens to use polluted water for more than two decades; Rod Blagojevich's reality show request denied; Cook County Board President Todd Stroger embroiled in a hiring scandal; the Blackhawks and Flames series all knotted up; and the Bulls hope to rebound from a lopsided loss against the Celtics.
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Chicago's first lady Maggie Daley underwent a bone lesion biopsy today. Rich Samuels tells us what her doctor had to say, and Carol Marin and her panel discuss the latest breast cancer treatments.
A small percentage of seniors who think they have Alzheimer's disease may have a different and curable disease. We meet a former Chicago firefighter who thought he was suffering from Alzheimer's until he discovered he had the rare disease by accident.
There was debate at City Hall today over a proposal to ban the sale of children's products containg a chemical some say is toxic. Rich Samuels tells us about the controversy.
The worsening job market is impacting the mental health of many people. We hear from a psychologist on why this is happening and what can be done to help those who are struggling.
The city's health commissioner is here to ask Chicagoans to make a dramatic change in what they eat.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
Next week marks the 30th anniversary of unabomber Ted Kaczynski's first mail bomb attack – it was at Northwestern University. Carol Marin talks to Chicago Tribune reporter, Robert K. Elder, who was granted rare access to Kaczynski's family and recently wrote about his experience.
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CTA Improvements
Faster bus rides are coming to the CTA. Rich Samuels brings us up-to-date on a new initiative to reduce congestion on the streets of Chicago.
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News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Hefty government rebate checks are in the mail and the Fed may cut interest rates tomorrow. But gas and food prices continue to soar. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take the temperature of the economy.
American Airlines
American Airlines cancelled 1,000 flights today, including 138 flights at O'Hare, for jet wiring inspections. Rich Samuels reports.
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News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Every 45 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. Eddie Arruza talks with stroke specialists about the latest advancements in treatment and prevention.
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Tinley Park Shooting Update
An impassioned plea today to a mass murderer still at large. Rich Samuels has the latest on the search for the man who killed five women in Tinley Park 16 days ago.
Democratic State's Attorney Candidate
Anita Alvarez won the Democratic primary for Cook County State's Attorney on Tuesday. She joins us tonight to discuss running against Republican candidate Tony Peraica in what may become a long and challenging campaign.
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Delegates, super delegates, disqualified delegates... It's a complicated affair to become a party's presidential nominee. Eddie Arruza and his guests will sort out the confusing delegate allocation process.
Bhutto Assassination
The assassination of Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto has major implications both inside Pakistan and around the world. We'll look at what's next for Pakistan.
Smoke-Free Chicago
Illinois' new restrictive smoking ban goes into effect next Tuesday. How are smokers planning to cope? And what effect will it have on local businesses? Elizabeth Brackett has the story.
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