News Analysis with Eddie Arruza

There were more revelations today that Sen. Burris is still not coming clean about his contacts with the Blagojevich administration. This comes as his support continues to erode. A group of African-American pastors that once backed Burris today called for his resignation. Eddie Arruza and his panel discuss how race is factoring into the evolving Burris saga.

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Live Music Wednesday: Shari Addison


Rising Chicago gospel star Shari Addison was the runner-up on the BET channel's version of American Idol, and now she is launching a career of her own. Addison performs live in our studio.

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The Bottom Line with Eddie Arruza

President Obama unveils his plan to stem the tide of home foreclosures and resuscitate the housing market. What are its key elements and can it work? We take a look in tonight's installment of our economic series, "The Bottom Line."

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News Analysis with Carol Marin


Carol Marin and her panel discuss Sen. Burris' political future.

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Sen. Roland Burris Controversy

Sen. Roland Burris offered a spirited self-defense at the City Club of Chicago today. Rich Samuels tells us why he is ignoring questions from reporters.

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Viewer Mail


We asked you whether or not you think Sen. Roland Burris should resign. We hear what you had to say when we read some of our viewer mail.

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Chicago Business


There has been more upheaval in the Chicago media asthe Chicago Tribune and the Chicago Sun-Times announced some changes. Kris Kridel of WBBM's Newsradio 780's "Noon Business Hour" will be here with those details plus the stories behind the rest of the week's business headlines.

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Stocks Tumble


As President Obama signed the $787 billion dollar stimulus bill into law today, the Dow plunged 298 points to 7552. We find out why this happened today and what the outlook is for the economy.

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News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett


House Speaker Michael Madigan has referred Sen. Burris' sworn testimony to the Sangamon County State's Attorney John Schmidt to review as part of a possible perjury investigation. Elizabeth Brackett sits down with four state legislators to get their views on the latest developments.

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Cook County Clerk David Orr


Elected officials from both sides of the aisle are calling for the resignation of Sen. Roland Burris. We talk to Cook County Clerk David Orr, who expressed his displeasure in an open letter to Burris' office today.

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