John sits down with noted Chicago author, historian and political activist Timuel Black, who just got back from President Obama's inauguration.
The governor's days on the job could be numbered. His trial before the Illinois State Senate begins Monday and some lawmakers say it might be over by next weekend. Rich Samuels has the latest on the impeachment trial, the governor's legal fight and the Illinois Reform Commision, which held its first session today.
Eddie Arruza and his panel look ahead to what will surely be an unprecedented week in Springfield as the Senate's impeachment trial gets underway.
We preview John Callaway's "Friday Night" interview with longtime Chicago historian Timuel Black, who was at the inauguration this week.
On his first full day in office, President Barack Obama wasted no time in outlining the tone and direction of his administration. Among his first acts: a pay freeze and tougher ethics rules. Eddie Arruza and his panelists take a look at the changes that are coming quickly under President Obama.
We take a look at the first lady's Inaguration Day style with the editor-in-chief of Michigan Avenue magazine, Susanna Negovan.
We meet the Chicago designers of the Obama logo.
Live in D.C. (Part 2) More from Elizabeth Brackett about the inauguration events.
History will be made when Barack Obama is sworn in as the first African-American President of the United States, and WTTW will be there to provide complete coverage and analysis of the official inaugural ceremonies. Watch 44th President Obama in action as a State Senator in Chicago Tonight segments from 2000–2005
The day's events and what's head.
Historical perspective of the President's inaugural speech.
Chicagoans react to the inauguration.
On the eve before Barack Obama is sworn in as the 44th president, Eddie Arruza and his panel discuss the meaning behind this historic inauguration and Elizabeth Bracket joins us live from our nation's capitol with the latest on the festivities.
Ebony & Jet's Inaguration Coverage The senior editor of Ebony Magazine explains what Obama's inauguration means to Ebony and Jet magazines and the black press.
Inauguration Performers One local high school's band is not only witnessing history this week, they are a part of it. Last Friday, we visited with the school band at Martin Luther King College Prep on the South Side as they got ready for performances at three inaugural events in Washington, including tonight at the Illinois gala.
Obama's Appearances on "Chicago Tonight"Rich Samuels looks back on some of Obama's most memorable appearances on "Chicago Tonight" over the years.
 

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