What does it mean for the war on terror now that Osama bin Laden is dead? Our panel will discuss this and the impact his death will have on U.S. and foreign relations moving forward. More on the Story: President Obama's announcement

Is America safer now that the mastermind behind the September 11th attacks is no longer at large? Carol Marin and her panel delve into the future of Al Qaeda and more. Will bin Laden's death make America safer? Join the discussion

Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel names his choice for Chicago's next top cop. It is Garry McCarthy, who is currently the Newark, New Jersey police chief. Eddie Arruza has more on the superintendent-designate. More on the Story: Profile of Garry McCarthy

A jury is seated and opening statements are heard at the retrial of Rod Blagojevich. Elizabeth Brackett was in the courtroom and brings us the latest. Profiles of The Jury Chicago Tonight's Blagojevich Retrial page

This week on Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review, President Obama releases his birth certificate, then makes a whirlwind trip to Chicago to appear on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Rod Blagojevich's retrial jury is shaping up, minus the one so-called "Oprah juror." Joking with reporters, the former governor called her tickets to one of the Queen of Talk's last shows, "f***ing golden." Rahm Emanuel says everyone must sacrifice in tough times -- including arts organizations. And in sports, the Bulls move on while the Blackhawks end their playoff comeback in an overtime heartbreaker.

In honor of the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War this month, Geoffrey Baer looks back on what he's discovered about Chicago's Civil War history in a special edition of Ask Geoffrey.

Judge James Zagel told lawyers Thursday morning that they would have until Monday to request the removal of certain jurors. Opening statements are expected to start Monday afternoon. Elizabeth Brackett has the story. Chicago Tonight's Blagojevich Retrial page

The GOP proposal to reform Medicare has led to voter backlash at some town hall meetings. Eddie Arruza speaks to two congressmen about the heated debate over that, the budget and the president's birth certificate.

Slow jury selection at the Blagojevich retrial could push opening statements until next week. Elizabeth Brackett has the story. More on the Story: A blog from the jury foreman at the first trial

The judge in the Blagojevich trial is hoping to wrap up jury selection soon. Elizabeth Brackett has the story. Blagojevich Retrial Page: Today's developments

Newark, New Jersey's police chief is reportedly among three finalists on the list to be Chicago's next police superintendent. The others include the U.S. drug czar and a Chicago police insider. Eddie Arruza and his panel take a closer look at the three remaining contenders and what each would bring to the job. More on the Story: More on the candidates

Today was the second day of jury selection at the Blagojevich retrial. Elizabeth Brackett has the story. Visit our Blagojevich retrial page Would you be able to serve as a juror in the Blagojevich trial?

Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel has had a flurry of press conferences announcing his appointments. But what do his choices say about the direction of his administration and his management style? Carol Marin and her panel of poltical experts look for answers. More on Dick Simpson Eric Zorn's latest column

The latest business news is all about inflation, gas prices and unemployment. Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel joins us to review the week's business headlines. An article on the efforts to combat inflation

This week on Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review, Rod Blagojevich's retrial is underway. There are reports he wants to make his own closing arguments. Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel names key officials for his incoming administration, including a controversial pick to run the Chicago Public Schools. And it was a big week in Chicago sports with the Bulls and Blackhawks fighting in round one of their respective playoffs. Guests:

Rod Blagojevich was in court today as prospective jurors were questioned. Ash-har Quraishi has the story. Chicago Tonight's Blagojevich Retrial page More on the Story: Article on today's jury selection