Arts & Entertainment

Comic Book Artist

On the Artbeat, we meet an up-and-coming, local comic book artist, whose work has taken her around the world. Christian Farr goes one-on-one with artist Ashley Woods finds out what makes her unique in her industry.

• Ashley Woods' Blog and Gallery
• Millennia War Comic Book Website

Health

The Economy & Mental Health

The worsening job market is impacting the mental health of many people. We hear from a psychologist on why this is happening and what can be done to help those who are struggling.

Politics

Economic Stimulus Plan

Cities all across the country are lining up for a piece of President Obama's proposed $825 billion stimulus package. So why has Chicago not submitted a wish list of projects yet? The Chicago Tribune's David Greising joins us with some answers.

Education

Chicago Board of Education

New Chicago Public School chief Ron Huberman got an earful his first day on the job. Rich Samuels tells us about the biggest challenge he faces.

Politics

News Analysis with Carol Marin

The witnesses have been called and the Illinois State Senate could vote to remove Gov. Blagojevich as early as tomorrow. Carol Marin and her panel of legislators discuss what is next for Illinois government.

Arts & Entertainment

Remembering John Updike (1932-2009)

Pulitzer-Prize winning author John Updike died today. We take a look back at John Callaway's 2006 interview with the literary giant.

Politics

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza

The Illinois State Senate got a taste of the FBI's secret recordings of Governor Blagojevich today. Eddie Arruza and his panel weigh in on the legal and political fallout.

Education

Ron Huberman Named CEO of Chicago Public Schools

Mayor Daley has picked CTA President Ron Huberman to be the next CEO of the Chicago Public Schools.
Rich Samuels will tell us why and brings us reaction from the teachers union and an elected official who thinks the mayor is making the wrong choice.

Science & Nature

Digital TV Transition

Could there be a delay in the upcoming digital TV transition? Christian Farr joins us once again to talk about the possibility of a delay and he will also answer more of your DTV questions.

Chicago Business News

Chicago Business

Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780's "Noon Business Hour" takes a look at the week's top business stories, including the soaring profits posted by Illinois-based McDonald's.