Mayor Daley and Governor Quinn announced their proposal to change some of the rules governing McCormick Place in order to attract more convention business. Elizabeth Brackett tells us what changes could be in store and what opposition they face.

Is video gambling about to come to Chicago? Can the state really rely on gambling revenue to help fund a $31 billion construction plan? Carol Marin and her panel take a look.

Tonight's panel discusses the week's top headlines: the Chicago Sun-Times endorses Governor Quinn in the upcoming primary election; the University of Illinois is in a major cash crunch; a lawsuit claims that the CTA's funding formula is racist; many McPier employees are making six-figure salaries as conventions flock from pricey McCormick Place; the Bears stand by beleaguered head coach Lovie Smith; and Cubs legend Andre Dawson is heading to the Hall of Fame. Guests:

What will it take to get Springfield's attention about the dire state of Illinois' budget? Eddie Arruza sits down with a panel of legislators, who give us their take on what can, and should, be done. Contact Your Legislators

Elizabeth Brackett has the latest on a lawsuit filed today that claims Illinois' way of funding mass transit is discriminating against blacks and Hispanics.

Can Michigan and other Midwest states actually sue Illinois to halt the spread of Asian carp to the Great Lakes? Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan says they can't, and she tells us why. Asian carp lawsuit filed against Illinois Attorney General Madigan's response to Asian carp lawsuit

If you go bowling in Illinois, there's a new state law that could affect you. Eddie Arruza reviews some of the new laws that went into effect on January 1st.

The failed terrorist attack aboard a plane on Christmas Day has sparked plenty of questions about airport security and why it has taken so long to implement some of the key recommendations by the 9/11 Commission. Carol Marin sits down with former governor Jim Thompson, one of its members. Read the 9/11 Commission Report 9/11 Commission Report Recommendations

The long-running case pitting the City of Chicago against those who took the 1995 firefighters exam finally goes to the U.S. Supreme Court in February. Elizabeth Brackett has the story.

We hear your thoughts about some of our recent stories when we read our viewer mail.

Two local soldiers, just back from Afghanistan, give us some insight into what it's like on the ground in that war-torn country, and what 30,000 more U.S. troops will mean for the fight.

The Squeeze A new TV series is shining a spotlight on Cook County Jail. We hear what Sheriff Tom Dart and one of the show's producers have to say about the program. The Squeeze

Eddie Arruza tells us how airport security measures have been ramped up after the alleged attempted terrorist attack over Detroit on Christmas Day.

We hear what you have to say about Governor Quinn's controversial "early release" programs that are letting some convicts out of prison.

Governor Quinn is caught in another early prison release controversy. Rich Samuels tells us what the governor and his principal primary election opponent have to say about it.

Asian carp have invaded local waterways, threatened the Great Lakes, and are now the subject of a lawsuit against the state of Illinois. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take a look at the state's Asian carp challenges.