Non-union city employees will take unpaid vacation and furlough days in a series of cost-cutting measures. Mayor Daley says he would like unionized employees to do the same. But will that help close an estimated $300 billion shortfall? Eddie Arruza and his panel weigh in.

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Cook County Board President Todd Stroger has backed away from his promise to veto a repeal of the one percent county sales tax increase. Carol Marin sits down with a panel of county commissioners to find out what comes next.

Former Chicago alderman Leon Despres died today at the age of 101. Despres was an outspoken reformer who spent two decades in the city council as a thorn in the side of Mayor Richard J. Daley and the regular Democratic organization. We take a look back at his life. Watch Leon Despres talk about the political machine Watch Leon Despres talk about Mayor Richard J. Daley

County Board President Todd Stroger's controversial sales tax hike has been repealed. Elizabeth Brackett talks to some county commissioners about today's surprising move.

Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias is defending his decision to buy a government vehicle with funds from a state college savings program. Rich Samuels tells us about this controversial purchase by a man who is contemplating a run for the U.S. Senate.

Who will President Obama name to the U.S. Supreme Court, and what type of impact will this appointment have? Carol Marin and her panel of law experts give us their take on these questions and more.

We explore the art of politics when we go inside a new exhibit that offers a visual history of the Obama Presidential campaign. Officially Unofficial: Inspired Art for Obama

Tonight's panel discusses the week's top headlines: The swine flu strikes Illinois; President Obama marks 100 days in office; Chris Kennedy reportedly ponders a Senate race; the local real estate market shows some signs of life; the Bulls force Game 7 against the Celtics after a thrilling triple-overtime victory; and the Blackhawks go deep into the playoffs against the Vancouver Canucks. Guests:

John sits down with our very own Elizabeth Brackett to talk about her new book, "Pay to Play: How Rod Blagojevich Turned Political Corruption Into a National Sideshow."

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Leaders and health officials, including Gov. Quinn, Mayor Daley, and CPS Chief Ron Huberman, held a press conference today to address the H1N1 virus outbreak.

On his 100th day in office, President Obama addresses the nation tonight in his third primetime news conference. Economic issues are sure to be front and center as he looks back on the accomplishments of his time in office. The president is also expected to discuss his administration's plan to combat the swine flu outbreak. We carry his remarks live.

Governor Quinn's government reform commission issued its recommendations today. Rich Samuels tells us why transforming them into law could be a struggle. Illinois Reform Commission 100 Day Report

President Obama's first 100 days in office have been filled with plenty of challenges. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel grade the commander-in-chief.

Vice President Joe Biden visited Chicago today, plugging the Obama administration's economic stimulus package as he toured the former Republic Windows and Doors plant and spoke at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Rich Samuels was with the vice president and has more on his visit.