Chicago Business News

Chicago Business

It's a busy week on Wall Street. We find out what three major events could determine if it is a bull or bear market when WBBM Newsradio's Kris Kridel joins us with the week's top business stories.

Business

Devon Avenue Parking

The parking boxes on Devon Avenue might make it easier to find a spot, but we find out why some store owners say the boxes could be bad for business. Ash-har Quraishi has the story.

• West Ridge Chamber of Commerce
• Search for Chicago Parking Tickets
• Chicagometers.com

Politics

News Analysis: Election Roundtable

Will Obama's big weekend rally in Hyde Park be enough to save the Democrats? Carol Marin and her panel have the latest election news on the eve of the midterms.

Politics

Foiled Terrorist Plot

Why were powerful explosives linked to Al-Qaeda addressed to Chicago synagogues? Elizabeth Brackett tells us why the intended targets and the timing may not have been a coincidence.

The Week in Review

The Week In Review with Joel Weisman

On tonight's edition of Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review -- Midterm elections are fast approaching and cliffhangers remain in key races. We recap this week's news in the Governor's race, as Pat Quinn tries to close in on Bill Brady. We recount the heated debate between Senate candidates Mark Kirk and Alexi Giannoulias as polling continues to show them neck-and-neck. We also take a look at key House races, and what early voter turnout indicates about how the races will be decided. Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart is not running for Mayor -- we analyze what may have influenced his decision and how it will impact that race. In sports, a full slate of analysis on the Bulls, the Bears, and the Hawks -- and a look at the tragedy of a student's death in the wind storm during football practice at Notre Dame.

Guests:

• Mary Ann Ahern -- NBC 5
• Jim Litke -- Associated Press
• Lynn Sweet -- Chicago Sun-Times
• Mike Flannery -- FOX Chicago

Candidate Forum

Candidate Forum: Governor

We devote the entire hour to the race for Illinois Governor. We talk with candidates about the issues and their qualifications to serve.

Links to candidate websites (in ballot order):

• Bill Brady
• Pat Quinn
• Rich Whitney
• Lex Green
• Scott Lee Cohen

Candidate Forum

Candidate Forum: U.S. Senate

We devote the hour to the race for the U.S. Senate. We talk with candidates about the issues and their qualifications to represent Illinois.

Links to candidate websites (in ballot order)

• Mark Kirk
• Alexi Giannoulias
• LeAlan Jones
• Mike Labno

Ask Alpana

Ask Alpana

What does it mean if your wine has legs? (No, it doesn't mean it's going to run away.) Check, Please! host and Master Sommelier Alpana Singh has the real answer in tonight's edition of Ask Alpana.

• Bernardus Chardonnay, Monterey $20
• Joseph Drouhin Meursault, France $30

General Wine and Cheese Pairing Tips:

• High acid cheese with high acid wine
• Hard cheese with firm-bodied reds
• Soft and creamy cheese with more full-bodied butter whites or sparkling
• Sweet wines work best with a wide range of cheeses – especially more pungent ones like gorgonzola or blue

Examples:

• High acid cheese such as goat cheese – Sauvignon Blanc
• Buttery cheese such as Brie – California Chardonnay
• Hard cheese such as Manchego – Rioja
• Gorgonzola – Late Harvest Semillon

Science & Nature

Cool It

Is fear ruling the climate change debate? Self-described "skeptical environmentalist" Bjorn Lomborg says yes. He talks about his new documentary Cool It.

• Bjorn Lomborg's website
• Find out more about his new movie, Cool It, directed by Ondi Timoner
• Copenhagen Consensus Center

Candidate Forum

Candidate Forum: Cook County Board President

We hear from the three candidates vying to be the next Cook County Board President.

Links to candidate websites (in ballot order):

• Roger Keats
• Toni Preckwinkle
• Thomas Tresser