The former prosecutor in Gov. George Ryan's corruption trial will likely be the next U.S. Attorney in Illinois. Sources say Zachary Fardon, now in private practice, is the top candidate to replace former U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald. Elizabeth Brackett has the latest.

Should religious nonprofits get free water from the city of Chicago? We have your thoughts in tonight's Viewer Feedback.

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists delve further into the papal conclave, Pope Francis’ reputation as a man of the people who serves the poor, and America’s reputation within the Catholic Church.

Residents pay for water, but religious leaders say their organizations should not. Paris Schutz has more on why the issue has brought all faiths together.

For the second day in a row, a group of Chicago aldermen have formed a so-called reform caucus. We hear from members of the “Paul Douglas Alliance” and the “Progressive Reform Coalition.”

The trial of Cook County Commissioner William Beavers is underway. Paris Schutz has more on what to expect as the trial goes forward.

Sen. Dick Durbin says sequestration is having an impact on everything, from Head Start programs to the loss of air traffic controllers. Elizabeth Brackett reports.

We have your thoughts about Gov. Pat Quinn's budget address, and about Bill Kurtis and Walter Jacobson's appearance on our show, in tonight's viewer feedback.

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists hit on a range of topics in this web extra discussion: Michael Jordan seeking a marriage license, how the Blackhawks points streak has helped raise hockey’s profile, the impact of CPS school closings on Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s reputation, and whether Chicago’s murder rate will continue to drop in the coming months.

Chicago Sun-Times Springfield Bureau Chief Dave McKinney has the latest news from the state capitol.

Gov. Pat Quinn delivers his annual budget address in Springfield. We take a look at his proposal, the numbers, potential cuts -- and what it all could mean to you.

Former Illinois Comptroller Dawn Clark Netsch, who disclosed in January that she had been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease, has died at age 86. We take a look back at a 1994 interview of Netsch by John Callaway from the Chicago Tonight archives.

Former Irish President and former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mary Robinson, talks about her struggles, politics, Catholicism, and her new book.

Illinois lawmakers take up pension reform after four failed votes last week. Carol Marin goes one-on-one with Rep. Elaine Nekritz.