News Analysis Momentum is gathering in Springfield for casino expansion. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel examine what some believe are the many social ills we could face if new casinos are in the cards. Guests: Doug Dobmeyer, Nancy Duel and Wayne Burdick.

Governor's Health Plan Governor Blagojevich began his promised expansion of health-care coverage today — without legislative approval. Rich Samuels has the details.

Budget Approved? Governor Blagojevich today made good on his promise of last week by cutting almost half a billion dollars out of the budget approved by the Illinois General Assembly. Rich Samuels has the latest chapter in the state budget saga. News Analysis with Eddie Arruza Is BP crying uncle? The oil and gas company announced today that they will not dump more waste into Lake Michigan. But is it enough to satisfy environmentalists? Eddie Arruza and his panel take a closer look.

Wild Ride on the Dow Volatility was the word of the day on Wall Street. The Dow dropped more than 300 points and then bounced back. We'll examine what happened. Guest: Jack Ablin, Harris Bank News Analysis with Eddie Arruza It's been reported that the numerous itchy bites that area residents have been getting are due to mites. But no actual cause of the outbreak has been identified. Eddie Arruza will be joined by Dr. Linda Murray with more details.

Budget Impasse AFSCME, the union representing thousands of state employees, is suing the state for workers' paychecks. Rich Samuels has the latest on the budget crisis.

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.