Politics

5th Congressional District Race

Residents of Illinois' 5th Congressional District have to choose among 23 candidates when they go to the polls for March 3rd's special election primary. Who are the candidates, and are voters even paying attention? We try to make sense of the wide open race to replace Rahm Emanuel.

Chicago Business News

Chicago Business

Only 600 condominiums sold in downtown Chicago last year, compared to the previous year when nearly 4,000 sold. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780's "Noon Business Hour" joins us with the details of that story plus the stories behind the rest of the week's business headlines.

Business

News Analysis with Carol Marin

Understanding the nation's current financial crisis is no easy task, but has the press helped or hurt the public's understanding of the economic downturn? Carol Marin sits down with a panel of business reporters who discuss the media's coverage of the financial downturn.

The Week in Review

The Week In Review

Tonight's panel discusses the week's top headlines: Calls for embattled Senator Roland Burris's ouster are mounting; CTA officials warn of a major budget shortfall, is another fare hike on the horizon?; Rahm Emanuel's vacant congressional seat a hot commodity; President Obama lays out his mortgage plan; and the Bulls shake up their roster at the trade deadline.

Guests:

• Rich King - WGN News
• Mary Ann Ahern - NBC 5 News
• Roger Crockett - Business Week
• John McCarron - Chicago Tribune

Viewer Feedback

Viewer Mail

We hear more of your thoughts on the Sen. Burris controversy when we read some viewer mail.

Time Out Chicago

Time Out Weekend Picks

Need some creative ideas for your weekend? Time Out Chicago magazine is here with some suggestions.

• Meet the Oscars
• Polar Adventure Days
• Academy Awards Viewing Party
• WingFest

Arts & Entertainment

Windy City Rollers

A rough and tumble game from the 1970's is seeing a resurgence. Women's roller derby is back, and this time it's a serious sport. We introduce you to Chicago's Windy City Rollers.

Arts & Entertainment

Academy Awards Preview

Film critics Michael Phillips and Sergio Mims join us with their picks for Sunday night's Academy Awards.

Politics

CTA Budget Shortfall

At a Chicago Transit Authority Board Meeting yesterday, CTA officials learned that they are millions in the red. CTA Board chair Carole Brown explains why the CTA budget shortfall and what it could mean for riders.

Science & Nature

Auto Show

Rich Samuels takes us to the Chicago Auto Show and shows us how kilowatts are challenging horsepower.