Politics
Governor Blagojevich's Senate Selection
Governor Blagojevich stuns the Chicago political scene by naming former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris to the U.S. Senate, the same seat the Governor is accused of trying to sell. Christian Farr was at the press conferences and will recap today's events with extended excerpts.
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News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
The impeachment committee continued their work today in Springfield hearing extensively from Governor Rod Blagojevich's attorney, Ed Genson. Elizabeth Brackett sits down with former Cook County State's Attorney Dick Devine, the Better Government Association Executive Director, Jay Stewart and Roosevelt University's Paul Green to discuss the latest developments.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
The Obama team released the results of its own internal investigation into conversations and discussions his administration officials had with Gov. Blagojevich. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take a look at the report.
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Chicago Matters: Growing Forward
Rich Samuels looks at the prairie restoration work being done in the Nachusa Grasslands.
Governor's Scandal
Rich Samuels has the latest on the governor and the Illinois House's impeachment investigation.
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News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Elizabeth Brackett sits down with one of the architects of President-elect Barack Obama's historic run for president, David Axelrod.
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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 PM
Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Governor Blagojevich vows to fight corruption charges; Chicago Public Schools chief Arne Duncan joins the Obama cabinet; Motorola freezing employee pensions; holiday retail sales as cool as the temperature; mortgage rates at historic lows; the young Blackhawks red-hot; and the Bears battle Packers on Monday night.
Guests:
Fed Rate Cuts
With the Fed effectively cutting the short-term interest rate to zero, what does it mean for your finances? Will it be cheaper and easier to buy a new home or refinance the one you are in? WCIU's "First Business " host Tom Hudson has some sobering answers.
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City Snow Removal
Snow removal was a hot topic at today's city council meeting. Rich Samuels has the latest on the city's debate over clearing snow.
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Impeachment Proceedings
The governor's attorney addressed the the Illinois House impeachment committee as it continued proceedings today. Carol Marin reports live from Springfield with House Minority Leader Tom Cross.
City Driving
Do city streets seem a bit more treacherous this winter? Ald. Tom Allen thinks so and says residents in his ward are livid. He tells us how the city should restore recent cutbacks it made to snow removal service.
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Blagojevich Corruption Scandal
Rich Samuels reports on the latest developments with the governor.
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Special Session in Springfield
Carol Marin is live from Springfield with the latest from the first day of the landmark special legislative session.
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News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Elizabeth Brackett sits down for a one-on-one with Abner Mikva. Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan appointed him special assistant attorney general for the Illinois Supreme Court case she filed against the Governor Rod Blagojevich.
Back to Work for Blagojevich
The governor reported for another day of work as calls for his resignation and impeachment intensified. Rich Samuels has the latest on the scandal and what the president-elect had to say about him.
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News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Impeaching Governor Blagojevich may not be as imminent as some may hope. Eddie Arruza and his panel of state legislators tell us why.
The Charges Against the Governor
We continue our coverage of the corruption charges against the governor.
Read the criminal complaint against Governor Blagojevich.
Back to Work
The governor headed back to work this morning as politicians from around the state and country, including the president-elect, called for his resignation. Rich Samuels takes us through the governor's day.
Blagojevich, Chief of Staff Arrested
Governor Rod Blagojevich arrested by the FBI — among the allegations: that he tried to sell Barack Obama's senate seat. We spend the hour looking at the downfall of the self-proclaimed reformer.
Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review at 7 PM
We take a look at the week's top headlines: Governor Blagojevich taped by the feds; Senator Durbin asks for an early prison release for former Governor George Ryan; Mayor Daley leases Chicago's parking meters; retailers report their worst November sales numbers since 1969; 15 cops busted in an FBI sting; and the Bears fighting for their playoff lives.
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Guests:
Voter Trends
The final canvas has now been done by the Chicago Board of Elections. Elizabeth Brackett discusses some of the voter trends in the historic election.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SOME OF TONIGHT'S STORIES:
Everyday Survival
Straight No Chaser
Parking Meter Lease
Mayor Daley's proposed parking meter lease deal could set a speed record as it races through the city council. Rich Samuels tells us why some aldermen are having misgivings. And Carol Marin and her guest explore the possible pitfalls of the mayor's creative financing.