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Chicago's Reaction

Chicagoans react to the inauguration.

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Inaugural Address

Historical perspective of the President's inaugural speech.

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Obama Inauguration

The day's events and what's head.

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Live in D.C.

History will be made when Barack Obama is sworn in as the first African-American President of the United States, and WTTW will be there to provide complete coverage and analysis of the official inaugural ceremonies.

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Tuesday at 10:00 am: Beginning at 10:00 am on Tuesday, Jim Lehrer anchors PBS' inauguration coverage with The NewsHour's coverage, as well as political analysis from Mark Shields and David Brooks, and historical context from Peniel Joseph, Ellen Fitzpatrick, and Richard Brookhiser. Coverage will include Barack Obama's arrival at the White House, excerpts of the church service, and Barack Obama's speech to the nation from the Capitol steps.

Tuesday at 7:00 pm: Elizabeth Brackett reports live from Washington, D.C. on the inauguration and the plethora of inaugural balls. Plus, a closer look at the President's inaugural address and an examination of his cabinet appointments and administration. We'll also have a report from Eddie Arruza on the Chicago designers of Obama's campaign logo.

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Elizabeth Brackett live from Washington, D.C.

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Obama's Appearances on "Chicago Tonight"

Obama's Appearances on "Chicago Tonight"
Rich Samuels looks back on some of Obama's most memorable appearances on "Chicago Tonight" over the years.

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Inauguration Performers

Inauguration Performers
One local high school's band is not only witnessing history this week, they are a part of it. Last Friday, we visited with the school band at Martin Luther King College Prep on the South Side as they got ready for performances at three inaugural events in Washington, including tonight at the Illinois gala.

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Ebony & Jet's Inaguration Coverage

Ebony & Jet's Inaguration Coverage
The senior editor of Ebony Magazine explains what Obama's inauguration means to Ebony and Jet magazines and the black press.

Chicago Business News

Chicago Business

Chicago Business
Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780's "Noon Business Hour" takes a look at how all the inauguration hoopla is affecting businesses not just in Washington, D.C but here in Chicago as well.

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News Analysis with Eddie Arruza

On the eve before Barack Obama is sworn in as the 44th president, Eddie Arruza and his panel discuss the meaning behind this historic inauguration and Elizabeth Bracket joins us live from our nation's capitol with the latest on the festivities.

The Friday Night Show

The Friday Night Show: John Kass

John sits down with Chicago Tribune columnist John Kass.