President Obama addressed the American Medical Association this afternoon in Chicago, sharing his vision to reform the country's health care system. Is Obama's plan right for America? Carol Marin sits down with a panel of health care experts who give us their take.

Mass protests are paralyzing Iran as many dispute the re-election of controversial president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. We find out more about the election, and how Chicago's Iranian community is responding. Peaceful Rally in Support of the Protesters in Iran

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Mayor Daley broke his silence today on his nephew's real estate deals using city pension funds. Rich Samuels tells us about that, and about the layoff notices that the Mayor could send out as early as tomorrow.

The Illinois Legislature has not yet approved a budget and is once again facing an overtime session. What effect will this dynamic have on the process? Carol Marin and her panel of legislators weigh in.

Former Cook County state's attorney Ed Hanrahan died yesterday at the age of 88. We look back at a 2005 story about the Black Panther raid that ended his political career

Mayor Daley's nephew Robert Vanecko has left the real estate company he founded, after it came under scrutiny for the way it invested city pension funds. Elizabeth Brackett caught up with Allison Davis, Vanecko's partner and Daley supporter. Watch extended interview with Allison Davis

Gov. Pat Quinn had another meeting with legislative leaders this afternoon. Rich Samuels reports on their progress as they work to end the state's budget crisis.

Mayor Daley has been taking plenty of heat for his nephew's involvement in city employee pension investments. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take a closer look at the sometimes uncomfortable relationship between family and politics.

In our ongoing Chicago Matters series Beyond Burnham, we find out more about the debate concerning Chicago's soil and rubble reuse ordinance.

Chicago Alderman Isaac Carothers pleaded not guilty today to bribery and fraud charges. However, an admission of guilt could lie ahead, and Rich Samuels tells us why.

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Mayor Daley put on the defensive again by Chicago's parking meter deal; Red-light camera ticket violations could cost $125 if Ald. Ed Burke has his way; Patti Blagojevich defends her husband on national TV in a Costa Rican jungle; slain Chicago police officer Alex Valadez caught in the crossfire of gang violence; Chicago cop Anthony Abbate guilty of aggravated battery for beating up a female bartender on video tape; the White Sox call up first-round draft pick Gordon Beckham; and Blues legend Koko Taylor dies.

State Rep. Deborah Mell sits down with Carol Marin and talks about the special challenges of being Rod Blagojevich's sister-in-law during her freshman year in the Illinois legislature.

Nearly 3 million additional people are expected in the region in the next three decades, and preparing for this increase is no easy task. The chairman of the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning explains how the organization is planning for the region's future. Go to 2040

Elizabeth Brackett has the latest on accusations against LAZ Parking, the operator of the city's meters, for not complying with the city's minority and women-owned business requirements.