Chicago Business News

Chicago Business

Bill Kurtis and Walter Jacobson were back on CBS 2 Friday, but how many people were watching, and what does it mean for the local news landscape? Kris Kridel from WBBM Newsradio 780's Noon Business Hour joins us with that story, and the week's other top business headlines.

Politics

News Analysis: Thomson Prison

Guantanamo Bay detainees could be headed to Illinois. The Obama administration is considering purchasing the Thomson Correctional Center in Thomson, Illinois to house terror suspects currently being held in Guantanamo Bay. Federal officials toured the facility today and Rich Samuels has the details of their visit. And Carol Marin and her panel discuss the pros and cons of bringing terror suspects to Illinois.

Education

CPS Board Chairman Dead

The body of Chicago School Board President Michael Scott was discovered early this morning in the Chicago River near the Apparel Center. His death has been ruled a suicide. Elizabeth Brackett has the latest details.

The Friday Night Show

The Friday Night Show: David Plouffe

Carol Marin sits down with David Plouffe, the campaign manager for President Obama's historic election.

The Week in Review

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: The CTA avoids fare hikes but service cuts and layoffs are still looming; Jeanine Nicarico's killer, Brian Dugan, gets the death penalty; Governor Quinn decides to release prisoners early; Congressman Danny Davis bows out of the race for Cook County Board President; Chicago's magnet school admission policies are revamped; and another devastating loss puts the Bears season on the brink.

Guests:

• Lilia Chacon - Fox Chicago News
• Kate Grossman - Chicago Sun-Times
• Jim Litke - Associated Press
• Mary Wisniewski - Chicago Sun-Times

Time Out Chicago

Time Out's Weekend Picks for Kids

Time Out Chicago's kids editor tells us about the current production at the Chicago Children's Theater, plus other events this weekend just for kids.

• The Chicago Chamber Musician's Family Concert
• Time Out Kidz Day
• The Hundred Dresses
• Polish Film Festival in America

Ask Geoffrey

Ask Geoffrey

Geoffrey Baer fills us in on the shrewd political move, in 1818, that kept Chicago in Illinois, instead of Wisconsin.

• Curtiss Candy Co.
• Illinois v. Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb

Arts & Entertainment

World War II Planes

We fly on a fully restored World War II bomber and meet a man who flew 35 missions as a tail gunner.

• The Collings Foundation
• Collings Foundation Schedule

Arts & Entertainment

Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do?

We talk with a wildly popular Harvard professor whose moral philosophy class is getting national attention.

• Justice with Michael Sandel

Politics

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza

According to a new research study from the Pew Center on the States, Illinois is one of ten states in fiscal peril. Can anything be done to get the state out of its current mess, and do lawmakers have the political will to do it? Eddie Arruza and his panel take a look.

• Beyond California: States in Fiscal Peril -- Download a PDF of the report