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.

Politics

A Daley in D.C.

Chicagoan Bill Daley, the former U.S. commerce secretary and brother of Mayor Daley, is taking over as White House chief of staff. We have details of this key presidential appointment.

Politics

Income Taxes

Today Illinois legislative leaders struck a deal for a 2.25 percent income tax increase. Will it be passed by the general assembly? We get the latest scoop from the Chicago Sun-Times Springfield Bureau Chief Dave McKinney on a busy day in Springfield.

Arts & Entertainment

The Foolkiller Submarine

95 years ago, a primitive submarine was raised from the bottom of the Chicago River. We look at this little-known Chicago mystery.

• Watch the Foolkiller slideshow