Politics

Burris Controversy

The controversy surrounding Sen. Burris continues. Rich Samuels tells us what Gov. Quinn and Sen. Durbin are saying about the state's junior senator.

Chicago Business News

Chicago Business

The Dow Jones industrial average dropped below 7,000 for the first time since 1997 closing at 6,762. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780's "Noon Business Hour" joins us with more.

The Week in Review

The Week In Review

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Embattled Sen. Roland Burris refuses to step down; former Chicago Alderman Ed Vrdolyak escapes jail time; Gov. Quinn running for re-election in 2010; Chicago Public School officials vote to close or consolidate 16 underperforming schools; federal bailout recipient Northern Trust Bank under fire for sponsoring a golf tournament and throwing lavish parties; and Chicago mourns the loss of Bulls legends Norm Van Lier and Johnny "Red" Kerr.

Guests:

• Mike Flannery - CBS 2 News
• Fred Mitchell - Chicago Tribune
• Kate Grossman - Chicago Sun-Times
• David Greising - Chicago Tribune

Arts & Entertainment

Norm Van Lier

Chicago Bulls legend Norm Van Lier died today. We take a look back at John Callaway's 2006 "Friday Night" interview with the superstar.

Time Out Chicago

Time Out Weekend Picks

Time Out Chicago Magazine joins us with lots of ideas for your weekend.

• National Pig Day Celebration
• Chicago Maritime Festival and Concert
• MythBusters
• Acme Miniature Flea Circus

Ask Alpana

Ask Alpana

"Check, Please!" host and master sommelier Alpana Singh tells us how long to keep a bottle of port once it is uncorked and answers other questions about wine and spirits in tonight's edition of "Ask Alpana."

Politics

Jane Byrne's Victory

It was thirty years ago that Jane Byrne pulled off the most stunning political upset in Chicago history, beating incumbent mayor Michael Bilandic in the Democratic primary. John Callaway has the story of an insider who turned against the machine.

Politics

Fast Eddie Free

Former Chicago Alderman Ed Vrdolyak avoided a jail sentence for his role in a kick-back scheme. US Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald wanted a 3-1/2 year prison sentence, but Vrdolyak walked out of the federal building with probation.

Politics

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza

A group of Chicago alderman declared their support of Sen. Burris today. This came despite revelations in a Sun-Times report that former Gov. Blagojevich appointed Burris' son to state office around the time Burris was seeking the Senate seat. Eddie Arruza and his panel weigh whether Burris can go on with the ever-expanding cloud that hovers around him.

Politics

Attorney General Lisa Madigan

An opinion by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan could open the door for a special election for President Obama's Senate seat. Attorney General Lisa Madigan joins us to explain her opinion and what it could mean for embattled Sen. Roland Burris.