The Bottom Line with Eddie Arruza

The Bottom Line with Eddie Arruza

Millions of Americans are wallowing in credit card debt, mostly because of astronomical fees and interest rates. But now Washington is trying to reign in credit card companies for what many consider to be abusive and deceptive practices. It's tonight's focus on The Bottom Line.

Politics

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett

There are only two weeks to go in this Illinois legislative season, and lawmakers have yet to commit to major ethics reform. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take a look at what changes, if any, might come to Springfield.

• Illinois Reform Commission

Politics

City Council Update

Chicago aldermen voted today 48-0 to forbid the sale of baby bottles that use the chemical bisphenol A, known as BPA. Rich Samuels was there, and has the latest on this story and the other issues taken up at today's City Council meeting.

Science & Nature

Digital TV Conversion

There are just 30 days to go until the transition to digital TV. Christian Farr joins us to explain what you need to do to make sure you are ready on June 12th.

Hedy Weiss: Theater Reviews

Hedy Weiss Theater Reviews

Tom Stoppard's play Rock 'n' Roll, now on stage at the Goodman Theater, is "richly sensual, emotionally rousing and intellectually dense," says our Hedy Weiss. She joins us with a review of that show, plus two others now playing.

• "Rock 'N' Roll"
• "Hedda Gabler"
• "The Lieutenant of Inishmore"

Business

Slumping Auto Sales

As the recession continues, we head to Libertyville, where everything from downtown development to Little League is impacted by a big drop in car sales.

Chicago Matters: Beyond Burnham

Chicago Matters: Beyond Burnham

A controversy is raging over a proposed wind farm in DeKalb County. Rich Samuels tells us why as we continue this year's Chicago Matters series.

Arts & Entertainment

Blackhawks Advance to Conference Finals

The Chicago Blackhawks are in hockey's final four for the first time since 1995. Last night, the one millionth fan passed through the United Center turnstiles. We explore the team's transformation both on and off the ice.

Politics

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett

Cook County Board President Todd Stroger is holding firm to his threat to veto a sales tax repeal by disgruntled Cook County commissioners. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel have the very latest on the county tax revolt.

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