Chicago Business News

Chicago Business

Reports say that control of the Tribune Company may be taken over by lenders. Will Sam Zell still be running the show? Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780's Noon Business Hour joins us with the details.

Education

News Analysis with Carol Marin

Exactly who is accepted into the University of Illinois -- and who is not -- has created a firestorm of controversy in recent days. Carol Marin sits down with a representative from the university, a state lawmaker calling for resignations, and a Chicago Tribune journalist who helped break the story.

Politics

Alderman Carothers Pleads Not Guilty

Chicago Alderman Isaac Carothers pleaded not guilty today to bribery and fraud charges. However, an admission of guilt could lie ahead, and Rich Samuels tells us why.

The Week in Review

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Mayor Daley put on the defensive again by Chicago's parking meter deal; Red-light camera ticket violations could cost $125 if Ald. Ed Burke has his way; Patti Blagojevich defends her husband on national TV in a Costa Rican jungle; slain Chicago police officer Alex Valadez caught in the crossfire of gang violence; Chicago cop Anthony Abbate guilty of aggravated battery for beating up a female bartender on video tape; the White Sox call up first-round draft pick Gordon Beckham; and Blues legend Koko Taylor dies.

Guests:

• Derrick Blakley - CBS 2 News
• Kristen McQueary - Southtown Star
• Mike Mulligan - Chicago Sun-Times
• David Greising - Chicago Tribune

Arts & Entertainment

Remembering Koko Taylor

She was known as the "Queen of the Blues." Chicago's Koko Taylor died yesterday at the age of 80. We revisit Phil Ponce's 2007 interview with Taylor and hear some of her legendary music.

Viewer Feedback

Viewer Mail

We hear your response to the city's parking meter mess when we read some of our viewer mail.

Politics

Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning

Nearly 3 million additional people are expected in the region in the next three decades, and preparing for this increase is no easy task. The chairman of the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning explains how the organization is planning for the region's future.

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Politics

State Rep. Deborah Mell

State Rep. Deborah Mell sits down with Carol Marin and talks about the special challenges of being Rod Blagojevich's sister-in-law during her freshman year in the Illinois legislature.

Live Music Wednesday

Live Music Wednesday: Acme Missionary Baptist Church Choir

We have a performance from some heavenly singers from a small South Side church. They recently won a national competition and were crowned "the best church choir in America."

• Acme Missionary Baptist Church
• Chicago Gospel Music Festival

The Bottom Line with Eddie Arruza

The Bottom Line with Eddie Arruza

The Chicago school of economics was developed at the University of Chicago in the 1950s, but now some are saying the "Chicago approach" is to blame for the economic collapse. It's the focus of tonight's edition of The Bottom Line.