Politics
ELECTION 2008
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Live Reports from Grant Park
Rich Samuels and Elizabeth Bracket are live in Grant Park with guests from across the political spectrum, including Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar.
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Former Alderman Vrdolyak Pleads Guilty
Former Alderman Edward Vrdolyak pleaded guilty today to charges in connection with a real estate kickback scheme. The case came to light when Stuart Levine testified during Tony Rezko's trial. Carol Marin has the latest on the details surrounding the guilty plea.
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Rich Samuels and Studs Terkel talk about a life well lived.
We'll be posting a never-before-seen Rich Samuels interview with Studs Terkel in 2004. It will also air on Chicago Tonight on Monday night. And visit Rich's website this weekend where he will be posting his memories."
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William Cellini Indictment
Political insider William Cellini was indicted today for allegedly plotting with Tony Rezko and Stuart Levine to force an investment firm looking to do business with the state to give $1.5 million to Governor Blagojevich's campaign in exchange for a state contract. Rich Samuels reports on the latest details.
Attorney Dan Webb's Response to Cellini Indictment
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Obama's Election Night Party
Mayor Daley expects huge crowds at Grant Park's Hutchinson Field for Barack Obama's Election Night celebration. Free tickets were snapped up within hours of being offered to Illinois Obama supporters on the web, but that is not expected to deter thousands of un-ticketed Obama supporters from filling up the park around the secured area of Hutchinson Field. Elizabeth Brackett tells us more about the preparations for next week.
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Jennifer Hudson Family Tragedy
Rich Samuels has the latest on the murders of Jennifer Hudson's family members, including reactions from Mayor Daley in Police Supt. Jody Weis.
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Jennifer Hudson Family Murders
Elizabeth Brackett has the latest developments in the murders of Jennifer Hudson's family members.
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Jon Burge
Former Chicago Police Cmdr. Jon Burge appeared in court today. Rich Samuels and Carol Marin tell us what happened in the courtroom and where the case will go from here.
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Property Tax Bills
Mayor Daley and the Cook County Assessor escalate a war of words over property tax bills. Rich Samuels tells us who said what.
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Stocks Plunge
The Dow had its 7th largest point drop ever today. It closed down more than 500 points. We take a look at this volatile market.
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John Burge
Rich Samuels has the latest on the arrest of former Chicago Police Commander John Burge.
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News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Mayor Daley's budget calls for plenty of belt-tightening. Elizabeth Brackett sits down with a panel of aldermen who weigh in on the proposed cuts floated by the administration.
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Property Tax Bills
When property tax bills were mailed out earlier this month, some Cook County residents were surprised to find their bills had greatly increased. Rich Samuels has the latest from Cook County Assessor Jim Houlihan.
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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: Presidential hopefuls Barack Obama and John McCain square off for one last debate; Mayor Daley lays out his bad news budget; Bidders lining up for the state's highly coveted 10th casino license; Governor Blagojevich proposes tollway carpool lanes; the Blackhawks fire head coach Denis Savard; and the Bears brace for the Vikings.
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Illinois Banks
Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias is infusing $1 billion dollars into state banks to help the credit crunch. John Callaway sits down with Harris Private Bank's chief investment officer to talk about the whiplash markets, the economy and the state of America's banking industry.
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City Budget
Layoffs and fee hikes headline the spending plan Mayor Daley outlined today. Rich Samuels tells us about Chicago's proposed 2009 budget.
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6th Congressional District Forum
Republican Congressman Peter Roskam and his Democratic challenger for Illinois's sixth congressional district, Jill Morgenthaler, sit down with Carol Marin as we continue our candidate forums.
City Budget
Mayor Daley's ordering a six-day partial shutdown of city government and unions are crying "foul." Rich Samuels fills us in on the eve of the mayor's budget message.
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8th Congressional District Forum
Elizabeth Brackett continues our candidate forums with Congresswoman Melissa Bean and her Republican challenger Steve Greenberg.