Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias is defending his decision to buy a government vehicle with funds from a state college savings program. Rich Samuels tells us about this controversial purchase by a man who is contemplating a run for the U.S. Senate.

Who will President Obama name to the U.S. Supreme Court, and what type of impact will this appointment have? Carol Marin and her panel of law experts give us their take on these questions and more.

We explore the art of politics when we go inside a new exhibit that offers a visual history of the Obama Presidential campaign. Officially Unofficial: Inspired Art for Obama

Tonight's panel discusses the week's top headlines: The swine flu strikes Illinois; President Obama marks 100 days in office; Chris Kennedy reportedly ponders a Senate race; the local real estate market shows some signs of life; the Bulls force Game 7 against the Celtics after a thrilling triple-overtime victory; and the Blackhawks go deep into the playoffs against the Vancouver Canucks. Guests:

John sits down with our very own Elizabeth Brackett to talk about her new book, "Pay to Play: How Rod Blagojevich Turned Political Corruption Into a National Sideshow."

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Leaders and health officials, including Gov. Quinn, Mayor Daley, and CPS Chief Ron Huberman, held a press conference today to address the H1N1 virus outbreak.

On his 100th day in office, President Obama addresses the nation tonight in his third primetime news conference. Economic issues are sure to be front and center as he looks back on the accomplishments of his time in office. The president is also expected to discuss his administration's plan to combat the swine flu outbreak. We carry his remarks live.

President Obama's first 100 days in office have been filled with plenty of challenges. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel grade the commander-in-chief.

Governor Quinn's government reform commission issued its recommendations today. Rich Samuels tells us why transforming them into law could be a struggle. Illinois Reform Commission 100 Day Report

Vice President Joe Biden visited Chicago today, plugging the Obama administration's economic stimulus package as he toured the former Republic Windows and Doors plant and spoke at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Rich Samuels was with the vice president and has more on his visit.

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Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Chicago on a Denver booting blitz; financing for the Midway Airport privatization deal falls through; the number of year-round Chicago Public Schools is tripling; Crestwood officials allowed citizens to use polluted water for more than two decades; Rod Blagojevich's reality show request denied; Cook County Board President Todd Stroger embroiled in a hiring scandal; the Blackhawks and Flames series all knotted up; and the Bulls hope to rebound from a lopsided loss against the Celtics. Guests:

Christian Farr has the latest on the county's troubled finances, and the hiring scandal surrounding Todd Stroger.

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A Northwestern University graduate working as a freelance journalist in Iran has been jailed and sentenced to eight years in prison after being accused of being a spy. We hear about local efforts to get her released.