Chicago Business News

Chicago Business

Is the Wall Street Journal trying to poach Chicago newspaper readers? A full-page ad in last week's Chicago Sun-Times begs the question. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio's "Noon Business Hour" has the scoop on the ad when she joins us with the week's top business stories.

Politics

News Analysis with Carol Marin

Should the state brace for a tax increase? If the governor has his way, a personal income tax increase could be on the horizon. Our panel of state lawmakers discuss what this could mean for the state.

Politics

AIG Under Fire

AIG sparked outrage this weekend as the government-rescued company revealed plans to pay employees $165 million in bonuses. Rich Samuels reports on the reaction from politicians and taxpayers.

Arts & Entertainment

Dyeing the Chicago River

From the Archives - March 17, 2004: Watch how the Chicago River is dyed green.

The Week in Review

The Week In Review

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Governor Quinn reportedly considering hiking income taxes by 50 percent; 27 Chicago Public School students already killed this school year; CTA fare hikes and service cuts on the table; the Sears Tower being renamed; the Art Institute boosting admission cost 50 percent; Chicago aldermen balk at being investigated by the city's inspector general; and the Bulls and Blackhawks battling for playoff positions.

Guests:

• Maudlyne Ihejirika - Chicago Sun-Times
• Rich King - WGN News
• Garrard McClendon - CLTV
• John McCarron - Chicago Tribune

Viewer Feedback

Viewer Mail

We hear what you had to say about recent stories when we read some of our viewer mail.

Arts & Entertainment

Hannah Free

Actress Sharon Gless is starring in an independent film adapted from a drama by Chicago playwright Claudia Allen. We take you behind the scenes on the "Hannah Free" set.

Politics

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza

A bill introduced in Congress this week would make it easier for workers to form and join unions. Big Labor is aggressively pushing for the bill, but some employers call it a job killer. Eddie Arruza and his guests dissect the Employee Free Choice Act.

Politics

Chicago Stimulus Funds

Mayor Daley revealed today how Chicago hopes to spend an anticipated billion dollars in federal economic stimulus funds. Rich Samuels tells us how the money could be used.

• How Chicago plans to allocate $1 billion in economic stimulus funds

The Bottom Line with Eddie Arruza

The Bottom Line with Eddie Arruza

General Motors could be on the brink of bankruptcy while Ford and Chrysler are struggling to survive. How did the big three automakers reach such dire straits, and what will be the economic impact if even one files for bankruptcy? We tackle those questions and more in tonight's installment of "The Bottom Line."

• More on "The Bottom Line"