Tomorrow marks the first meeting of the new Chicago City Council. One already-influential alderman is getting even more power: 40th ward Alderman Patrick O'Connor. We talk with O'Connor about the new Council -- and the new mayor. Ald. Patrick O'Connor's website

From Rod Blagojevich to former vice presidential chief of staff Scooter Libby, why are so many high profile officials lying? We talk to the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Tangled Webs, who believes it's an epidemic. More on the book

A new political era in Chicago has begun. Rahm Emanuel was sworn in today in as the city's 46th mayor, as the 45th mayor looked on. Eddie Arruza reports on what the new mayor had to say in his first public speech.

The baton passing between Mayor Daley to Mayor Emanuel is complete. There was plenty of pomp and circumstance today, but there's work to be done, including tackling the city's near $600 million deficit. Carol Marin and her panel take a look at the challenges Mayor Emanuel faces as he takes office.

What effect will the new mayor have on local business? WBBM Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel joins us with that discussion and a look at the week's top business headlines.

Afternoon testimony in the Blagojevich retrial took a turn away from the Senate seat down Lincoln Avenue to Children's Memorial Hospital, as Children's CEO Patrick Magoon took the stand. Elizabeth Brackett takes us through the testimony. Chicago Tonight's Blagojevich Retrial page

This week on Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review, we look back at Richard M. Daley's biggest accomplishments and multiple scandals over 22 years as Chicago mayor. Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel releases a transition report, long on ambition and short on details. Sears threatens to leave Illinois, unless the state ponies up to keep thousands of jobs here. And in sports, Carlos Boozer and Derrick Rose dominate Thursday's game to win the series against Atlanta. Now the Bulls will feel the heat of Miami and LeBron James in the Eastern Conference Final on Sunday.

Dangerous hallucinogens and stimulants are being sold in area stores -- legally. Paris Schutz has more on the controversy over so-called "designer drugs."

Tonight, we hear about the heroic and historic journey of the "Freedom Riders." We hear from the filmmaker who documented the experiences of the diverse group of people who challenged the "Jim Crow" laws of the Deep South. "Freedom Riders" website

As the current mayor completes his long run in office, we take stock of two Mayor Daleys with our own Carol Marin. More on the Story: Timeline of Mayor Richard M. Daley's biggest moments

Defense attorneys for Rod Blagojevich filed a motion for a mistrial this morning, saying that the numerous objections from prosecutors during cross-examination is preventing them from doing their job. Elizabeth Brackett has the story. Chicago Tonight's Blagojevich Retrial page

Do fewer City Council committees mean big savings for taxpayers? Carol Marin and her panel of veteran and incoming aldermen take up the issue, days before the beginning of the new term. More on the Story: Chicago City Council Reorganized Are you optimistic about the new political era coming to City Hall?

Is Gov. Pat Quinn's next state budget playing fast and loose with numbers? That's what the Civic Federation is saying. Eddie Arruza gets the latest from Chicago Sun-Times Springfield Bureau Chief Dave McKinney. Then, he and his panelists take a look at the conflicting estimates in Illinois' 2012 budget.

Today in court, jurors for the Blagojevich trial heard the infamous "f***ing golden" tape and more of the ex-Governor's alleged efforts to trade the Senate seat. Elizabeth Brackett has the story. Chicago Tonight's Blagojevich Retrial page

Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel releases his transition report calling for cuts in government spending, consolidation of departments and a reorganization in the City Council. Ash-har Quraishi is here with the details. More on the Story: Emanuel Outlines Goals for First 100 Days More on the Story: Chicago City Council Reorganized

Former Blagojevich chief of staff John Harris remained on the stand Monday for cross-examination from the ex-Governor's defense. Elizabeth Brackett has the story. Chicago Tonight's Blagojevich Retrial page