Could a Latino be the next mayor of Chicago? Elizabeth Brackett and her panel discuss that possibility, and how the Hispanic community could impact the race.

For almost 90 years, public corruption has been the target of the non-profit Better Government Association. Now, three high-profile journalists have joined the team to root out waste, fraud, and inefficiency. They chat with Eddie Arruza.

What classifies an American as rich? One University of Chicago law school professor has triggered a national debate with his blog. We look at the income tax issue from a different perspective.

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On tonight's edition of Chicago Tonight: The Week In Review -- The campaign season heats up with Governor Quinn fighting back in response to Bill Brady's criticism of the union deal; dueling ads get ugly in the race for Barack Obama's old Senate seat; Jesse Jackson, Jr.'s mayoral hopes fade in light of renewed accusations of an improper Senate seat deal along with new allegations that he had a fundraiser pay to fly a female "acquaintance" to Chicago; rumors circulate that Rahm Emanuel is leaving his White House post next month to run for mayor, and Sheriff Tom Dart is coy about his own poss

Senator Bill Brady continues to pound Governor Quinn on the deal forged with AFSCME to cut health care costs and defer pay raises in exchange for freezing layoffs until 2012. Elizabeth Brackett has more on the debate.

50 years ago this week, candidates Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy met in Chicago for the first televised presidential debate. Many believe that it changed the outcome of the election. We talk with Newton Minow, who was a key player in setting up the debate, and broadcasting historian Bruce DuMont.

Should the state's budget problems be solved with tax hikes, or budget cuts and pension reforms? It depends on which civic organizations you ask. Elizabeth Brackett sorts out the debate.

Carol Marin sits down with famed feminist and political activist Gloria Steinem. Women's Media Center

With more than a dozen African-Americans reportedly considering a run for mayor, we look at how that community--and others--may try to whittle down the field.

Cook County Board President Todd Stroger's chief spokesman addresses recent news reports that he received more than $13,000 worth of new furniture for his office.

On tonight's edition of Chicago Tonight: The Week In Review -- Frustrated cops complained to Chicago Police Superintendent Jody Weis about a manpower shortage; the field of possible mayoral contenders grew more crowded with State Senator Rickey Hendon officially jumping into the race, while former U.S. Senator Carol Moseley Braun, Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr., and State Senator Rev. James Meeks are all mulling bids; and the CTA cut more than 70 jobs in an effort to balance the 2011 budget.

The mid-term elections are less than two months away. We examine how some of the Illinois races are stacking up when it comes to social media campaigning.

What could Mayor Daley's retirement announcement mean for the future of the business community in Chicago, and what concerns does organized labor have? Phil Ponce and his guests take a look.

He was hired to thwart corruption about 10 months ago. What has the city's new inspector general Joseph Ferguson been up to? We find out.

Hundreds of people came out today calling for the resignation of Police Superintendent Jody Weis. Ash-har Quraishi was there and has the details.