Politics

Interview with Watkins

Patricia Van Pelt-Watkins may not be a household name yet - but after raising hundreds of thousands of dollars, the mayoral candidate could be soon. Watkins discusses her candidacy for mayor and more.

Business

No. 1 in Gas Prices

Chicago has the highest gas prices in the nation. Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel has that and more in our business report.

Science & Nature

Tap Water Concerns

Hundreds of millions of gallons of water flow throughout Chicago taps every day. But is the water safe to drink? A recent environmental study has set off alarms on Capitol Hill and at the EPA. Ash-har Quraishi takes a look at "Chromium-6."

• Chromium-6 Study (PDF link)

Politics

Mayoral Race Update

The mayoral candidates talked city pensions today. Gery Chico, Miguel del Valle and Carol Moseley Braun all say they should not be cut back for current employees. But Rahm Emanuel says they should. Elizabeth Brackett has the latest.

Politics

Inauguration in Springfield

It's Inauguration Day at the capitol and the state is suffering its biggest budget deficit in history. Carol Marin joins us live from Springfield with the latest on how Governor Quinn's tax hike plan is being received and more.

The Week in Review

The Week In Review with Joel Weisman

This week on Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: a judge rules mayoral candidate Rahm Emanuel can stay on the ballot, but the battle rages on in court. Meanwhile, Carol Moseley Braun flip-flops and releases her tax returns, which show she is in deep financial trouble. An income tax hike looks like it's a done deal, courtesy of the lame-duck Springfield session. President Obama names Bill Daley as his new White House Chief of Staff. A surprising new report reveals $820,000 of lavish spending on parties, booze and a bug sweep under former Chicago School Board presidents. And the Bears gear up for next weekend's divisional playoff battle.

Arts & Entertainment

Museum Spy

There's a man in plain sight spying on visitors to the Museum of Contemporary Art. We find out why.

• MCA's Interaction Series
• MCA's Without You I'm Nothing: Art and Its Audience
• Lou Mallozzi's Experimental Sound Studio

Arts & Entertainment

Bishop Carlton Pearson

We talk with controversial minister Carlton Pearson about why he's decided to step down as interim senior minister at Christ Universal Temple.

• Watch our story from Dec. 7, 2009 about Carlton Pearson

Business

Investing in 2011

The market made huge gains last year, but how's the financial forecast shaping up for 2011? We place our bets tonight, and find out what that might mean for your 401(k).

Business

News Analysis: Cook County Budget Cuts

Cook County faces a budget shortfall of almost $500 million, and new Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has ordered across-the-board cuts. Eddie Arruza talks to three top officials about how they plan to comply.