Politics

"The Empathy Gap"

President Obama has been on the hard sell for his economic stimulus package, But a new book says we can't just throw money at our problems and expect them to go away. We'll talk to the author of "The Empathy Gap," who says a little bit of love and compassion can go a long way to solving some of our most pressing issues.

Politics

Obama Tour

Tour companies have something new to show off in Chicago, Barack Obama's neighborhood. Our Geoffrey Baer took some tours that included the future president's first apartment, the site of Michelle and Barack's first kiss and more.

• Gray Line Chicago
• My Kind of Tour Tours
• A do-it-yourself Obama tour from Chicagotribune.com

Politics

Plastic Controversy

There was debate at City Hall today over a proposal to ban the sale of children's products containg a chemical some say is toxic. Rich Samuels tells us about the controversy.

Politics

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza

Eddie Arruza and his panel take a closer look at the Senate's stimulus plan and the latest on the battle over the Cook County budget.

Business

Stocks Tumble

The Dow closes down almost 400 points. This comes despite the Senate passing an $838 billion dollar stimulus plan this afternoon. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780's "Noon Business Hour" has the details on the Dow's drop.

Politics

President's First Press Conference

President Obama holds his first White House press conference tonight, where he is expected to make a big push for his stimulus package. We carry the press conference live and will have analysis afterward.

The Week in Review

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 PM
Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Governor Quinn meets with President Obama in Washington as the Illinois budget deficit approaches $9 billion dollars; former Chicago Public Schools chief Paul Vallas running for Cook County Board president; the feds reopen the 1982 Tylenol murder case; a 10-year-old Evanston student hangs himself; and the Bulls on a roll after Jerry Reinsdorf calls the season a "disaster."

Guests:

• Scott Fornek - Chicago Sun-Times
• Mike North - Comcast SportsNet
• Kate Grossman - Chicago Sun-Times
• Ben Calhoun - WBEZ Public Radio

Ask Geoffrey

Ask Geoffrey

In tonight's edition of "Ask Geoffrey," Geoffrey Baer reveals a hidden fact about the maker a popular confection in addition to other historic Chicago trivia.

• Canaryville
• NEIU's Center for Inner City Studies
• Benefit concert to help restore the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed auditorium at Northeastern Illinois University's Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies

Arts & Entertainment

"Friday Night" Preview

We preview John Callaway's "Friday Night" interview with Saul Alinsky biographer Sanford Horwitt. Known as the father of community organizing, Alinsky had a major influence on President Barack Obama.

Science & Nature

Fertility Ethics

Local doctors weigh in on the ethical controversy surrounding the woman who gave birth to octuplets after she already had six other biological children.