We hear more of your thoughts on the Sen. Burris controversy when we read some viewer mail.
Sen. Roland Burris offered a spirited self-defense at the City Club of Chicago today. Rich Samuels tells us why he is ignoring questions from reporters.
Carol Marin and her panel discuss Sen. Burris' political future.
Sen. Roland Burris has now admitted that he did attempt to fundraise for former Gov. Rod Blagojevich at the same time he was campaigning to be named to the U.S. Senate seat previously held by Barack Obama. We hear what Sen. Burris had to say.
Elected officials from both sides of the aisle are calling for the resignation of Sen. Roland Burris. We talk to Cook County Clerk David Orr, who expressed his displeasure in an open letter to Burris' office today. Read David Orr's open letter to Sen. Roland Burris
House Speaker Michael Madigan has referred Sen. Burris' sworn testimony to the Sangamon County State's Attorney John Schmidt to review as part of a possible perjury investigation. Elizabeth Brackett sits down with four state legislators to get their views on the latest developments.
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As President Obama signed the $787 billion dollar stimulus bill into law today, the Dow plunged 298 points to 7552. We find out why this happened today and what the outlook is for the economy.
We asked you whether or not you think Sen. Roland Burris should resign. We hear what you had to say when we read some of our viewer mail.
Did Roland Burris lie under oath to the house impeachment panel? Many state lawmakers like Republican State Rep. Jim Durkin say he did and want the state to try him for perjury. But is there a case? We find out what needs to be proven when we talk to the dean of Chicago Kent College of Law.
We look back at what Burris said yesterday regarding his dicussions with the Blagojevich administration.
Members of the Illinois House, who were also a part of the governor's impeachment committee, share their thoughts on the latest developments surrounding Burris.
We talk to a former FBI agent about what is involved in letting someone know they have been intercepted on a wire-tapped phone.
Senator Roland Burris held a short press conference today where he addressed the controversy over conversations he had with former Governor Rod Blagojevich's administration regarding his appointment to the U.S. Senate. We watch his entire statement.
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Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Chicago and Illinois awaiting much-needed federal stimulus dollars; former governor Blagojevich slams Illinois lawmakers for infidelity and alcoholism; startling allegations of corporal punishment in the Chicago Public Schools; downtown parking meter rates going way up today; the Chicago Auto Show drives into town; Cubs and Sox pitchers and catchers report to spring training this weekend; and Chicago Bulls legend Johnny "Red" Kerr honored this week. Guests:
The city's aldermen quizzed Mayor Daley today on what Chicago stands to receive from the nation's stimulus package. Rich Samuels joins us with the latest.
Eddie Arruza and his panel take a closer look at the Senate's stimulus plan and the latest on the battle over the Cook County budget.
 

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