Wall Street Woes The stock market keeps going south. It fell another 508 points today. Terry Savage will be here to talk about how to separate the good from the bad. View Clip Presidential Candidate Profiles As Election Day nears we look at Barack Obama and John McCain and the forces that shaped their political careers. View Clip

Postseason Baseball The Cubs are out but the White Sox are still alive. Rich Samuels has the latest on postseason baseball in Chicago. Countrywide Financial Lawsuit Settlement Hundreds of thousands of homeownwers who took out sub-prime loans with mortgage lender Countrywide will get a reprieve from possible foreclosure. Eddie Arruza reports on the latest details as well as the bad news about the tanking markets. View Clip

Chicago Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 PM Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Sparks fly at the vice presidential debate; Senator Obama's poll numbers on the rise; Mayor Daley leases Midway Airport for $2.5 billion; the CTA and cab drivers looking for a fare hike; Chicago's budget woes may force 1,000 layoffs; and the Cubs and Sox in a playoff nightmare. Guests:

Playoffs Baseball As the Cubs and Sox continue their playoff quest, Rich Samuels checks in with the fans. View Clip Ballot Controversy A Cook County judge ruled that language on the November 4th ballot is "misleading." Christian Farr has reaction from election officials. View Clip

Market Plummets The Dow lost an unprecedented 777 points today after the House failed to pass the $700 billion bailout bill. Elizabeth Brackett reports on local reaction to the Dow's drop. View Clip News Analysis with Carol Marin Carol Marin and her panel of economists examine what has to happen with the bailout plan and on Wall Street in order to avert a total meltdown.

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The Presidential Campaign Trail John McCain says he will not debate friday night. He says he will instead suspend his campaign to concentrate on resolving the nation's financial crisis. Barack Obama says he is ready to debate while pushing for a joint statement from both presidential campaigns outlining ways to solve the crisis. Elizabeth Brackett reports. View Clip

Government Bailout The market dropped 373 points today as the turmoil in the country's economy continues. Will the U.S. Treasury's proposed bailout plan calm the troubled economic waters? Elizabeth Brackett explores that question with our expert panel. View Clip Chicago Business We take a look at how the government's big bailout is affecting Illinois companies.

Chicago Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 PM Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: The roller coaster market has Chicagoans feeling queasy; hefty property tax bills on the way; Chicago dries off after a record downpour; Illinois lawmakers heading back to Springfield for a special session; the Cubs ready to clinch the division title; and the Bears try to regroup at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Guests:

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Chicago Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 PM Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Presidential hopeful Barack Obama in a lipstick controversy; the Illinois House approves a state lottery leasing plan; some Chicago Public School students now paid for good grades; is a CTA fare hike on the way?; ComEd hiking rates again; and the Cubs and Sox scuffling down the stretch. Guests:

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Chicago Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 PM Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Presidential hopeful John McCain rocks the Republican National Convention; Rev. Meeks' public school boycott ends; another move to recall Governor Blagojevich gathering steam; Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan calls lawmakers back to Springfield to consider lottery leasing plan; the Cubs suddenly struggling; and the Bears open a brand-new season against the Colts. Guests:

Republican National Convention Coverage **10 PM Special Time** Rich Samuels reports live from the convention in St. Paul. Republican strategist Gary Mack, Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and political analyst Jim Warren join us in our studio to discuss the convention. RNC Recap View Clip Spotlight on Palin View Clip

Republican National Convention Coverage **10 PM Special Time** Rich Samuels reports live from the convention in St. Paul. Republican strategist Gary Mack, Democratic strategist Delmarie Cobb and political analyst Jim Warren join us in our studio to discuss the convention. Sarah Palin's Night View Clip Accessing McCain's VP Pick