Politics

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett

The firing of Cook County Board President Todd Stroger's cousin, the county's chief financial officer, has created a firestorm. Elizabeth Brackett gets some reaction from Cook County commissioners.

Blagojevich Trial 2010

Rod Blagojevich's Reality Show Request Denied

The former governor's request for permission to leave the country to participate in a reality show in Costa Rica was denied today in federal court. Rich Samuels has the latest on Rod Blagojevich's legal troubles.

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Arts & Entertainment

Sonia Nazario

Author Sonia Nazario joins us to talk about her Pulitzer Prize-winning book Enrique's Journey, which chronicles a young boy's dangerous quest to cross the United States border.

Chicago Business News

Chicago Business

Illinois' unemployment rate is now more than nine percent, the highest since 1985. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 has the inside scoop on the very latest business news.

Politics

Stimulus Funds

The state gained federal approval to use stimulus money for a number of projects that would fix roads and bridges. Elizabeth Brackett tells us what projects have been approved and how much of the funding they are receiving.

Politics

News Analysis with Carol Marin

Is Cook County Board President Todd Stroger a lame duck? The latest scandal involving his cousin, whom he recently fired as chief financial officer, and a county worker with a history of criminal charges who is currently in Cook County jail, has Stroger on the hot seat. Todd Stroger sits down with Carol Marin and tells his side of the story.

Politics

City Finances

Mayor Daley's plan to lease Midway Airport fell apart as the company seeking to lease the airport could not secure the necessary financing. Rich Samuels has the latest details on the failed deal and tells us what this means for the city's finances.

The Friday Night Show

Friday Night with John Callaway: Fergie Jenkins

John sits down with Chicago Cubs Hall-of-Fame pitcher Fergie Jenkins.

The Week in Review

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Mayor Daley says 1,600 city workers may lose their job unless the union agrees to concessions; obese passengers on United Airlines could be forced to pay for an extra seat; express bus service coming to the Stevenson Expressway; Cook County Board President Todd Stroger proposes cutting the sales tax; Rod Blagojevich could be heading to reality TV; the Chicago Tribune announces major newsroom cuts; the foreclosure rate in Illinois the 5th highest in the nation; and Bulls and Blackhawks playoff fever is red hot.

Guests:

• Kristen McQueary - Southtown Star
• Jim Litke - Associated Press
• Roger Crockett - Business Week
• John McCarron - Chicago Tribune