Business

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza

Eddie Arruza finds out more about rising property taxes when he talks to Cook County Assessor James Houlihan about the bad news that's coming in the mail.

Business

Property Taxes

The second installment property tax bill you're about to receive will very likely be higher than last year's. How can that happen in a time of declining property values? Rich Samuels tells us how the Mayor is responding.

Arts & Entertainment

Gemstones at the Field Museum

A new exhibit on diamonds recently opened at the Field Museum, and the permanent Grainger Hall of Gems exhibit has been given a glistening new look. We find out about all the glittering goings-on at the museum.

• The Nature of Diamonds

Big Cat and the Bears

Bears Alumni Club

Former Bear Cedric Benson exacts revenge on his old team in a big way. We talk to another former Bear, Ed O'Bradovich, about yesterday's trouncing by the Bengals.

Chicago Business News

Chicago Business

On the eve of finally opening its doors, the downtown property known as Block 37 is threatened with foreclosure. WBBM Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel joins us with those details, plus the rest of the week's business news.

Health

H1N1 Flu Vaccines

The demand for the H1N1 vaccine is high in Chicago. Chicago opened free vaccination clinics across the city this weekend, but the limited supply led to long lines and many being turned away. Eddie Arruza has the latest on the clinics, and whether or not more doses of the vaccine will reach Chicago.

• City of Chicago H1N1 information
• DuPage County Health Department H1N1 information

Politics

News Analysis with Carol Marin

Lawmakers return to Springfield this week to continue the General Assembly's veto session. Carol Marin and her panel of legislators from both sides of the Illinois House discuss ethics reform, budget concerns and much more.

Politics

2010 Elections

Today marked the first day for candidates to file petitions to get on the February 2nd primary ballot. Rich Samuels tells us which potential candidate stole the show in Cook County -- even though he's not sure which office he's seeking.

The Friday Night Show

The Friday Night Show: Rick Bayless

Phil Ponce sits down with world-renowned chef Rick Bayless to talk about his newest restaurant, Xoco.

The Week in Review

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman

Tonight's panel discusses the week's top headlines: Mayor Daley dipping into reserve funds to plug gaping budget holes; the long-stalled Block 37 project runs into yet another delay; Cook County property taxes going up; Brown's Chicken killer James Degorski sentenced to life in prison; the EPA cracking down on BP's refinery expansion in northwest Indiana; Bears quarterback Jay Cutler signs a $30 million contract extension; and Bulls star Derrick Rose battling an ankle injury.

Guests:

• Mike Flannery - CBS 2 News
• Esther Cepeda - Chicago Sun-Times
• Tom Corfman - Crain's Chicago Business
• Cheryl Raye-Stout - WBEZ Chicago Public Radio