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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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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.

• Read David Orr's open letter to Sen. Roland Burris

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Roland Burris Controversy

Sen. Roland Burris has now admitted that he did attempt to fundraise for former Gov. Rod Blagojevich at the same time he was campaigning to be named to the U.S. Senate seat previously held by Barack Obama. We hear what Sen. Burris had to say.

• February 5th Affidavit of Roland Burris
• January 8th Transcript of Testimony from Roland Burris
• January 5th Affidavit of Roland Burris

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Wiretapping

We talk to a former FBI agent about what is involved in letting someone know they have been intercepted on a wire-tapped phone.

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News Analysis with Carol Marin

Members of the Illinois House, who were also a part of the governor's impeachment committee, share their thoughts on the latest developments surrounding Burris.

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Burris' Sunday Statements

We look back at what Burris said yesterday regarding his dicussions with the Blagojevich administration.