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

Health

Designer Drugs

Dangerous hallucinogens and stimulants are being sold in area stores -- legally. Paris Schutz has more on the controversy over so-called "designer drugs."

• More on the Story: Hear from a doctor about synthetic drugs
• Quick facts about "bath salts"
• Are you concerned about the rise of "designer drugs" on the market?

Politics

Like Father Like Son

As the current mayor completes his long run in office, we take stock of two Mayor Daleys with our own Carol Marin.

• More on the Story: Timeline of Mayor Richard M. Daley's biggest moments

Arts & Entertainment

Grannies on Safari

The Emmy-Award winning Grannies on Safari are here to tell us about their new adventures. Most recently, the grannies were stuck in Egypt right at the beginning of the revolution.

• Grannies on Safari website

Arts & Entertainment

Where to Bike in Chicago

Whether you're a biking novice or a cycling pro, this new bike book is sure to give you some places to explore on two wheels. We sit down with the author of Where to Bike Chicago: Best Biking in City and Suburbs.

• More on the Story: Maps of our two favorite trails from the book
• More on Where to Bike Chicago
• More on Greg Borzo
• WTTW's documentary Biking the Boulevards