In 2007, Yoani Sánchez began a political blog that focused on her frustrations with the situation in Cuba. She now travels the world speaking out against the Cuban regime. We talk with her during her first visit to Chicago. 

Michael Waldman says in his new book, “The Second Amendment: A Biography” that for more than two centuries gun rights and gun control went hand in hand. In the 1970s, a change in leadership at the NRA led to a new campaign to expand gun ownership rights. Waldman joins us to tell us that story.

Are Chicago residents getting the short end of the stick when it comes to city developments?

The Cubs say they’ve satisfied the mayor’s request and it’s time for the city to sign off on their plans. Meanwhile, the rooftop owners tell us why they believe they’ll win a court case against the team.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel says he’s struck an accord with the City’s Inspector General, Joe Ferguson. Today's comments from the mayor indicate Ferguson has agreed to serve at least the remaining three-plus years of his tenure.

Chicago Tonight’s Phil Ponce interviews Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Phil and Rahm look back at his first three years in office and they discuss Chicago’s future.

A credit rating agency warns of trouble ahead for Illinois because of its failure to extend the income tax hike.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle went to Springfield to make a personal pitch for Cook County pension reform. The bill passed in the Senate, but hit a road block in the House this session. Preckwinkle joins host Phil Ponce to discuss the next steps, more. 

A panel of lawmakers discuss the latest state budget news and more. State Sen. Heather Steans (D) says, lawmakers are kicking the can down the road. She joins us tonight. 

Joel Weisman and his guests continue the CWIR conversation, discussing Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s plan to require videotaping of all city gun sales and more. 

Cardinal Francis George is questioned under oath today in a civil case involving defrocked priest and convicted sex offender Daniel McCormack. 

When Deborah Hersman was appointed to chair the National Transportation Safety Board by President Obama she became, at 39, the youngest person to ever fill that position. She recently left her job at the NTSB to head the Chicago-based National Safety Council. 

Chicago's Cardinal Francis George is set to give a deposition tomorrow in a group of lawsuits involving the former priest and convicted sex offender Daniel McCormack.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago City Council tackle minimum wage, Wrigley Field renovations and more at today's meeting. 

Seven months into his new post as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, we sit down with Zach Fardon. We'll see what the attorney, best known for his role in prosecuting former Gov. George Ryan, has to say about gang violence, public corruption. 

The end of the legislative session in Springfield looms. Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan declared an extension of the 2011 income tax increase dead and as a result, Democrats are crafting a "middle-of-the-road" budget with less austere spending cuts. Chicago Sun-Times’ Springfield bureau chief Dave McKinney joins us with an update.