Arts & Entertainment

News Analysis with Carol Marin

According to Forbes magazine, Chicago is the nation's third most miserable city in the country. The announcement has elicited some strong reactions throughout the Windy City. Carol Marin sits down with two columnists who have outspoken opinions on the matter.

Politics

Chicago's Piece of the Stimulus

The city's aldermen quizzed Mayor Daley today on what Chicago stands to receive from the nation's stimulus package. Rich Samuels joins us with the latest.

Science & Nature

DTV Conversion

The deadline for the transition to digital television has now been extended. Christian Farr explains how the delay affects you and answers your questions.

Politics

"The Empathy Gap"

President Obama has been on the hard sell for his economic stimulus package, But a new book says we can't just throw money at our problems and expect them to go away. We'll talk to the author of "The Empathy Gap," who says a little bit of love and compassion can go a long way to solving some of our most pressing issues.

Politics

Obama Tour

Tour companies have something new to show off in Chicago, Barack Obama's neighborhood. Our Geoffrey Baer took some tours that included the future president's first apartment, the site of Michelle and Barack's first kiss and more.

• Gray Line Chicago
• My Kind of Tour Tours
• A do-it-yourself Obama tour from Chicagotribune.com

Politics

Plastic Controversy

There was debate at City Hall today over a proposal to ban the sale of children's products containg a chemical some say is toxic. Rich Samuels tells us about the controversy.

Politics

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza

Eddie Arruza and his panel take a closer look at the Senate's stimulus plan and the latest on the battle over the Cook County budget.

Business

Stocks Tumble

The Dow closes down almost 400 points. This comes despite the Senate passing an $838 billion dollar stimulus plan this afternoon. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780's "Noon Business Hour" has the details on the Dow's drop.

Politics

President's First Press Conference

President Obama holds his first White House press conference tonight, where he is expected to make a big push for his stimulus package. We carry the press conference live and will have analysis afterward.

The Week in Review

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 PM
Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Governor Quinn meets with President Obama in Washington as the Illinois budget deficit approaches $9 billion dollars; former Chicago Public Schools chief Paul Vallas running for Cook County Board president; the feds reopen the 1982 Tylenol murder case; a 10-year-old Evanston student hangs himself; and the Bulls on a roll after Jerry Reinsdorf calls the season a "disaster."

Guests:

• Scott Fornek - Chicago Sun-Times
• Mike North - Comcast SportsNet
• Kate Grossman - Chicago Sun-Times
• Ben Calhoun - WBEZ Public Radio