Politics

City Hall Hiring Trial

Al Sanchez, a former top aide to Mayor Daley, was in court today facing charges of giving out jobs in exchange for political work. They are the same kind of charges that sent five other Daley aides to prison. Carol Marin joins us with a look at what brought Sanchez to this point.

Arts & Entertainment

Irish Chicago

We take a sneak peek at WTTW's new documentary on the history of the Irish in Chicago.

Arts & Entertainment

Our Lady of the Underpass

Was it a vision from heaven or an everyday sight in the city? A theater company looks at the Chicago phenomenon known as "Our Lady of the Underpass."

Business

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza

Is a bottom anywhere in sight for the stock market or is the worst yet to come? Eddie Arruza discusses the country's economic outlook with financial analyst Terry Savage and the Chicago Tribune's Greg Burns.

Arts & Entertainment

Remembering Johnny Red Kerr

Former Chicago Bulls coach and broadcaster Johnny "Red" Kerr died on Thursday. We take a look back at Bob Sirott's 2005 interview with the Bulls legend.

Business

Starbucks CEO

Starbucks is hoping its new instant coffee attracts some buzz and jolts the company's lackluster performance. Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz talks about how his coffee empire is weathering the weak economy.

Politics

Burris Controversy

The controversy surrounding Sen. Burris continues. Rich Samuels tells us what Gov. Quinn and Sen. Durbin are saying about the state's junior senator.

Chicago Business News

Chicago Business

The Dow Jones industrial average dropped below 7,000 for the first time since 1997 closing at 6,762. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780's "Noon Business Hour" joins us with more.

The Week in Review

The Week In Review

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Embattled Sen. Roland Burris refuses to step down; former Chicago Alderman Ed Vrdolyak escapes jail time; Gov. Quinn running for re-election in 2010; Chicago Public School officials vote to close or consolidate 16 underperforming schools; federal bailout recipient Northern Trust Bank under fire for sponsoring a golf tournament and throwing lavish parties; and Chicago mourns the loss of Bulls legends Norm Van Lier and Johnny "Red" Kerr.

Guests:

• Mike Flannery - CBS 2 News
• Fred Mitchell - Chicago Tribune
• Kate Grossman - Chicago Sun-Times
• David Greising - Chicago Tribune

Arts & Entertainment

Norm Van Lier

Chicago Bulls legend Norm Van Lier died today. We take a look back at John Callaway's 2006 "Friday Night" interview with the superstar.