Politics

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett

Mayor Daley has been taking plenty of heat for his nephew's involvement in city employee pension investments. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take a closer look at the sometimes uncomfortable relationship between family and politics.

Politics

State Budget Talks

Gov. Pat Quinn had another meeting with legislative leaders this afternoon. Rich Samuels reports on their progress as they work to end the state's budget crisis.

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Arts & Entertainment

Art Restoration

We learn about the fine art of art restoration when we visit the headquarters of a major Chicago art conservator.

• The Chicago Conservation Center
• Zolla/Lieberman Gallery

Health

H1N1 Update

Five Illinois residents, including two in Chicago, have died from the H1N1 flu virus. City public health officials are here to tell us what has changed about the virus in the last few months, and whether or not a vaccine is close.

Arts & Entertainment

Chicago Training Center

Two Chicago teenagers witness what is considered the "Super Bowl of rowing" and are inspired to reach for the stars. Christian Farr brings us the story of their journey to London in a follow-up to a story we brought you a year ago about the Chicago Training Center's unique rowing program.

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