Politics

Police Superintendent Jody Weis

Chicago Police Superintendent Jody Weis talks about violence in the city, the missing persons reporting system, and other items on the police beat.

Politics

Dan Hynes

Elizabeth Brackett goes one-on-one with State Comptroller and Democratic Gubernatorial hopeful Dan Hynes.

Politics

Thomson Prison

Some Guantanamo Bay detainees will be heading to Thomson Prison, in northwestern Illinois, under orders from the federal government. Rich Samuels was in Thomson today and shares how local residents were reacting to the news.

Big Cat and the Bears

Bears Alumni Club

The Bears' slim playoff hopes are officially dead thanks to interceptions, penalties, and a costly coaching move. We recap yesterday's defeat at the hands of the rival Packers with former Bear Glen Kozlowski.

Chicago Business News

Chicago Business

There was talk recently of turning a building that used to house the Three Arts Club in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood into a columbarium. Kris Kridel joins us with the latest on that story, plus the rest of the week's business news.

Politics

Election Preview

As the election primaries inch closer, recently released poll numbers show surprising numbers. Carol Marin breaks down the races for Senate, Governor, County Board President and much more.

The Week in Review

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Cook County Board President Todd Stroger's re-election bid suffers a set-back after a new poll of Democratic primary voters shows him in third place; Governor Quinn signed a sweeping law this week that limits campaign donations; Illinois now has the second-worst bond rating in the nation; Chicago is battling the bitter cold; and Bulls coach Vinny Del Negro is on the hot seat after the team loses 9 of their last 10 games.

Guests:

• Rick Morrissey - Chicago Sun-Times
• Mary Ann Ahern - NBC 5 News
• Tom Corfman - Crain's Chicago Business
• John McCarron - Chicago Tribune

Viewer Feedback

Viewer Mail

We have some of your thoughts on Cook County Board President Todd Stroger when we read our viewer mail.

Business

Wind Turbines

A wind turbine in your backyard? We show you how some residents are generating -- and running on -- wind power.

Business

News Analysis: The Economy

There were fewer job losses in November than initially feared. Does that mean the recession is over? Eddie Arruza and his panel have more on that and whether a second stimulus package might be needed.