Politics

City Hall Furlough Days

Mayor Daley has ordered all city employees to take 24 unpaid days off this year in an attempt to help balance the city budget. So why are he and the aldermen not required to do the same? Reporter Dan Mihalopoulos will be here with the Chicago News Cooperative story.

• "The Chicago Way: Not All Furloughs Are Equal" -- Chicago News Cooperative
• See how many furlough days your alderman took last year -- Chicago News Cooperative

Politics

News Analysis: Lieutenant Governor

In the wake of the Scott Lee Cohen debacle, Illinois Speaker of the House Mike Madigan filed legislation to amend the state's constitution to abolish the office of Lt. Governor. We take a closer look at the proposal.

• Proposed amendment to eliminate the position of lieutenant governor
• Do you think the position of lieutenant governor should be eliminated in Illinois? Click here to tell Chicago Tonight.

Live Music Wednesday

Live Music Wednesday: Howard Levy

We have a performance from Grammy-winning harmonica player Howard Levy, who founded his own record label and just launched an online harmonica school.

• Howard Levy Harmonica School

Politics

Rush Limbaugh! The Musical

We go behind the scenes at The Second City's newest production, Rush Limbaugh! The Musical.

Arts & Entertainment

Photojournalist Art Shay

From a young Mike Ditka to Martin Luther King, Jr. and John F. Kennedy, we look at colorful photos of historic moments in Chicago from photojournalist extraordinaire Art Shay.

• Art Shay True Colors exhibit at Thomas Masters Gallery
• More information on Art Shay including links, reviews and additional photos

Politics

Don't Ask, Don't Tell

We take up the debate over whether or not the U.S. military should end the ban on gays serving.

• Servicemembers United
• "Vets Against Repeal Of Don't Ask, Don't Tell: Join The Fight" -- RFFM.org
• "Obama Reaffirms Desire to End 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'" -- U.S. Department of Defense

Science & Nature

Illinois Earthquake.

We find out about the 3.8 magnitude earthquake that rocked northern Illinois early this morning.

• Illinois Earthquake Information -- The United States Geological Survey

Business

Chicago Auto Show

Nightly Business Report brings us some of the highlights of the Chicago Auto Show.

Blagojevich Trial 2010

Blagojevich in Court

Eddie Arruza has the latest in the Blagojevich case as the former Governor goes to court.

Ask Alpana

Ask Alpana

Check, Please! host and master sommelier Alpana Singh joins us with tasty wine and beer recommendations for this Valentine's Day.

• Alpana's Valentine's Day Drink Recommendations