Politics

Tax Troubles

Former Senator Tom Daschle withdrew his nomination to President Obama's cabinet today. He is just the latest politician tripped up by a failure to pay federal taxes. We talk with a tax attorney and political analyst about money-induced madness in Washington, D.C.

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Alexi Giannoulias

As Illinois turns the page on the Rod Blagojevich era, lawmakers are left facing an alarming budget crisis. Elizabeth Brackett sits down with Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias to talk about the challenging financial times ahead.

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Business

Super Bowl Ads

Last night's dramatic contest between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Arizona Cardinals may have upstaged all the commercials. We talk with two advertising experts about how the economy may have affected what you watched in between all the gridiron action.

Chicago Business News

Chicago Business

Will Chicago's transit woes be helped by the stimulus plan winding through Washington? Kris Kridel of WBBM's Newsradio 780's "Noon Business Hour" discusses the possibilities and the price.

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State Legislators

Rod Blagojevich has been ousted from office, but the state's fiscal and funding problems remain. We hear from State Rep. Julie Hamos and State Sen. Kirk Dillard about what is next for Springfield.

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Governor Pat Quinn Live in Studio

Carol Marin sits down with the state's newly sworn-in governor, who will discuss his plans and priorities for the weeks and months to come.

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Economic Stimulus Package

What does Chicago stand to gain from the economic stimulus package? Elizabeth Brackett spoke with Rep. Mark Kirk, Rep. Jan Schakowsky and State Sen. Matt Murphy about the stimulus plan being debated in Congress.

The Friday Night Show

Classic Callaway: John Updike

Pulitzer-Prize winning author John Updike died Tuesday. We take a look back at John Callaway's 2006 Friday Night interview with the literary giant.

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The Week In Review

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Embattled Governor Rod Blagojevich thrown out of office; Governor Pat Quinn pledges to "fumigate state government" of corruption; President Obama's stimulus plan passed by the House of Representatives, what does it mean to Chicago?; Mayor Daley names Ron Huberman Chicago's new Public Schools chief; and Chicago-area home prices continue to plummet.

Guests:

• Kristen McQueary - Southtown Star
• Abdon Pallasch - Chicago Sun-Times
• Veronica Anderson - Catalyst
• Greg Burns - Chicago Tribune