Politics

Obama Campaign Manager

Carol Marin sits down with David Plouffe, the campaign manager for President Obama's historic election.

• Watch Carol Marin's entire interview with David Plouffe

Business

U.S. Cellular's CEO

We talk to the CEO of U.S. Cellular about changes to the wireless industry and his Chicago-based company.

Politics

News Analysis: Suicide

Questions continue about the death of Chicago School Board President Michael Scott. Friends and family do not believe Scott took his own life, though the Medical Examiner again today called Scott's death a suicide. More than 33,000 suicides are committed each year in the United States. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel have some important suicide prevention information.

• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
• Suicide Prevention Services

Politics

Cook County Sales Tax

Cook County Board President Todd Stroger says he will veto the half-cent sales tax rollback Cook County commissioners passed today. Rich Samuels has the latest.

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Arts & Entertainment

Sidewalks Volume II: Reflections on Chicago

Journalists Rick Kogan and Charles Osgood offer reflections on Chicago.

• Sidewalks Volume II: Reflections on Chicago

Science & Nature

Developments in Space

Space enthusiasts have had plenty to cheer about lately, from the discovery of significant amounts of water on the moon, to another shuttle mission today, to a magnificent meteor shower this evening. We talk to an astronomer about all the exciting developments.

• Adler Planetarium

Chicago Business News

Chicago Business

Bill Kurtis and Walter Jacobson were back on CBS 2 Friday, but how many people were watching, and what does it mean for the local news landscape? Kris Kridel from WBBM Newsradio 780's Noon Business Hour joins us with that story, and the week's other top business headlines.

Politics

News Analysis: Thomson Prison

Guantanamo Bay detainees could be headed to Illinois. The Obama administration is considering purchasing the Thomson Correctional Center in Thomson, Illinois to house terror suspects currently being held in Guantanamo Bay. Federal officials toured the facility today and Rich Samuels has the details of their visit. And Carol Marin and her panel discuss the pros and cons of bringing terror suspects to Illinois.

Education

CPS Board Chairman Dead

The body of Chicago School Board President Michael Scott was discovered early this morning in the Chicago River near the Apparel Center. His death has been ruled a suicide. Elizabeth Brackett has the latest details.