Politics

Union Fight Wages On

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker's tough talk continues in his budget address today. We debate the issues with the head of Common Cause and others.

Politics

Jody Weis to Leave Post

Today, March 1, marks the expiration of Jody Weis' contract. Instead of staying on until Mayor Daley finishes his term, sources are reporting that today is Weis' last day as Chicago police superintendent. We have the latest on this Chicago police saga.

• More on Jody Weis and his three years as head of police

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Arts & Entertainment

Architect Harry Weese

Three decades ago, architect Harry Weese was fighting to save Chicago from urban blight. He gave the city some of its most famous buildings, and then was almost forgotten. We look at the great work and troubled life of Harry Weese.

• Harry Weese book
• Chicago Magazine article about Weese

Hedy Weiss: Theater Reviews

Hedy Weiss Theater Reviews

Hedy Weiss tries her luck with three new shows in town, including a bona fide Broadway classic and two provocative new shows.

• Weiss at the Sun-Times

Health

JoRide Bicycles

It looks and feels like a normal bike -- with one big exception, We meet the Chicagoan who has given special needs kids an opportunity to experience what they previously couldn't.

• More on the story
• JoRide online

Chicago Business News

Chicago Business News

Groupon officially launches in China under a new Chinese name. WBBM Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel tells us what the new moniker means, and breaks down the rest of Chicago's business headlines.

Politics

County Budget Passes

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle's $3 billion budget passes in the wee hours of Saturday morning after a marathon session. Carol Marin goes one-on-one with President Preckwinkle.

The Week in Review

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman

This week on Chicago Tonight: The Week In Review, Rahm Emanuel wins the race for mayor easily, with 55 percent of the vote, and wastes no time naming his transition team. Is his victory a sign of "post-racial politics" in Chicago? The mayor-elect also sets his sights on City Council changes and the city's issues, including pensions, the budget, schools, police and changing city services. There are 14 aldermanic runoffs, including Vice Mayor Bernie Stone in the 50th ward and Zoning Committee Chair Danny Solis in the 25th ward. The Feds drop three charges against Rod Blagojevich to streamline their case. And in sports, the Blackhawks have Coach Q back, but will they get to the playoffs? Joakim Noah returns to the now full-strength Bulls. Baseball's warming up with Spring Training in Arizona. And medical experts hope Bears great Dave Duerson's death will shed new light on brain injuries.

Guests:

• Charles Thomas, ABC-7 News
• Mary Ann Ahern, NBC-5 News
• Bruce Dold, Chicago Tribune
• Dan McGrath, Chicago News Cooperative

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