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Chile Earthquake

Hundreds have died following the devastating earthquake in Chile. We find out about Chicago's ongoing humanitarian efforts.

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News Analysis: Chicago's Handgun Ban

The U.S. Supreme Court did not appear convinced that Chicago's handgun ban should stand. Eddie Arruza talks with two constitutional law professors about the landmark case argued today.

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Viewer Mail

We asked if you think full-body scanners at the airport are a good idea. We read some of your comments from our discussion board.

Arts & Entertainment

Polish Foods of Chicago

In honor of Casimir Pulaski Day, we travel around the city to sample some of Chicago's favorite Polish foods.

Arts & Entertainment

Erich "Mancow" Muller

Despite high ratings, controversial radio personality Mancow Muller was recently fired from his mid-morning show on WLS radio. We talk with Muller what happened at WLS, and his future in Chicago radio.

Business

Killerspin

We meet a Chicago man who wants to change the way America thinks about table tennis.

Where to play ping pong/table tennis in Chicago

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Chicago Business News

Chicago Business

Jake and Elwood may have started the job and now the state plans to finish it. The demolition of the Dixieland Mall is underway. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM has that and other top business stories.

Politics

News Analysis: Legislative Roundtable

Governor Quinn will make his budget address in ten days. Could an income tax increase and cuts to education, human services, and public safety be on the way? We hear from our panel of state senators.

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• Suggest a solution to the Governor's Office of Management and Budget
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The Week in Review

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: As the state's budget crisis continues to grow, support is growing for a major income tax hike; legislation to end free CTA rides for all seniors is moving forward in Springfield; 8 underperforming Chicago Public Schools are set to be closed or completely overhauled; O'Hare airport gets full body scanners; Mayor Daley suggests privatizing parts of pricey McCormick Place; and the Cubs and Sox are working off the rust in spring training.

Guests:

• Ameet Sachdev - Chicago Tribune
• Mike Flannery - CBS 2 News
• George Ofman - WGN Radio
• Mary Wisniewski - Chicago Sun-Times

Ask Geoffrey

Ask Geoffrey

What is a flying buttress, and where can I see one? Find out in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

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