The First Lady’s role in the public imagination has changed dramatically since her husband was first elected. We look at the deeper meaning behind her image.

Barack Obama gets sworn in for his second term as President of the United States. We break down his second inaugural address.

With the inauguration over, where do we go from here? A panel of experts joins us to discuss what to expect during President Obama's second term.

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.

In this web extra edition of Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review, Joel Weisman turns the tables and lets his guests ask him questions.

He's been bringing you the "Week in Review" for 35 years. We celebrate and reminisce with Joel Weisman about this historic milestone. Visit THE WEEK IN REVIEW: 35TH ANNIVERSARY to watch vintage "Week In Review" shows from the past 35 years.

A message to those interested and qualified in being appointed 7th ward alderman: the mayor will start accepting applications online next week.

National star of the Republican Party, Joe Walsh, joins us to talk about the state of the GOP in Illinois, and what's next on his agenda.

The Chicago City Council considers having taxpayers foot a $33 million bill to settle police misconduct cases. Paris Schutz has the latest news from City Hall.

Another failed pension deal, increased gambling, and gay marriage. Gov. Pat Quinn goes one-on-one with Carol Marin.

Ald. Sandi Jackson resigned from the Chicago City Council, citing "painful family health matters."

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.

Will Bill Daley run for governor in 2014? Joel Weisman and his panel consider the possibilities.

Is a Chicago casino close to reality? Paris Schutz has the latest on that, and how the mayor and police superintendent plan to enact gun control in the absence of action from Springfield or Washington.

The 98th Illinois General Assembly is sworn-in today. What are the hopes for the new batch of lawmakers? We have the latest news from Springfield.

The newly sworn in 113th Congress is entering the session with the task of addressing the debt ceiling and spending cuts. We hear from Rep. Randy Hultgren and Rep. Mike Quigley about the fiscal cliff deal, and what's to come.