Politics

Alderman Patrick O'Connor

Tomorrow marks the first meeting of the new Chicago City Council. One already-influential alderman is getting even more power: 40th ward Alderman Patrick O'Connor. We talk with O'Connor about the new Council -- and the new mayor.

• Ald. Patrick O'Connor's website

Blagojevich Trial 2011

Lon Monk Testifies at Blagojevich Retrial

Former Blagojevich chief of staff, Alonzo "Lon" Monk, took the stand today to testify against his one-time boss. Elizabeth Brackett has the latest from the former governor's corruption retrial.

• Chicago Tonight's Blagojevich Retrial page

Politics

Hospital CEO Takes Stand in Blagojevich Retrial

Afternoon testimony in the Blagojevich retrial took a turn away from the Senate seat down Lincoln Avenue to Children's Memorial Hospital, as Children's CEO Patrick Magoon took the stand. Elizabeth Brackett takes us through the testimony.

• Chicago Tonight's Blagojevich Retrial page

Chicago Business News

Chicago Business News

What effect will the new mayor have on local business? WBBM Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel joins us with that discussion and a look at the week's top business headlines.

• Chicago Business Counting on Emanuel to Deliver
• States go all out with Tax Incentives
• Waterview Tower Apartments?
• Northern Trust extends sponsorship with PGA Tour
• Citadel sells Omnium to Northern Trust

Politics

Challenges Ahead for Mayor Emanuel

The baton passing between Mayor Daley to Mayor Emanuel is complete. There was plenty of pomp and circumstance today, but there's work to be done, including tackling the city's near $600 million deficit. Carol Marin and her panel take a look at the challenges Mayor Emanuel faces as he takes office.

• What is the biggest challenge Emanuel faces as the new Mayor?
• Chicago Tonight's Mayor Rahm Emanuel page

Rahm Emanuel Archive

Mayor Rahm Emanuel's Inauguration

A new political era in Chicago has begun. Rahm Emanuel was sworn in today in as the city's 46th mayor, as the 45th mayor looked on. Eddie Arruza reports on what the new mayor had to say in his first public speech.

• More on the Story: Hear from spectators and see a photo gallery
• Chicago Tonight's Mayor Rahm Emanuel page
• Emanuel Video Archive

The Week in Review

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman

This week on Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review, we look back at Richard M. Daley's biggest accomplishments and multiple scandals over 22 years as Chicago mayor. Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel releases a transition report, long on ambition and short on details. Sears threatens to leave Illinois, unless the state ponies up to keep thousands of jobs here. And in sports, Carlos Boozer and Derrick Rose dominate Thursday's game to win the series against Atlanta. Now the Bulls will feel the heat of Miami and LeBron James in the Eastern Conference Final on Sunday.

Guests:

• Mary Ann Ahern, NBC-5 News
• David Greising, Chicago News Cooperative
• Laura Washington, Chicago Sun-Times and ABC-7 News
• Jim Litke, Associated Press

More on the Story:

• Week in Review (5/9 - 5/13)
• Weekend Events Around Town (5/13 - 5/15)

Arts & Entertainment

Eliza Fournier

Eliza Fournier is here from the Chicago Botanic Garden with tips on how to spice up your garden beds and keep the beauty blooming throughout the year.

• More on the Story: Gardening tips and how-to videos
• Chicago Botanic Garden website
• A Bloomin' Festival

Cultural Connections

Cultural Connections: The Newberry Library

From Civil War manuscripts to baseball cards of the world champion Chicago Cubs, we look at some rare artifacts from The Newberry Library's priceless collection that are up for "adoption."

• Newberry Library 2011 Adoption Program
• More Cultural Connections online

Politics

Freedom Riders

Tonight, we hear about the heroic and historic journey of the "Freedom Riders." We hear from the filmmaker who documented the experiences of the diverse group of people who challenged the "Jim Crow" laws of the Deep South.

• "Freedom Riders" website