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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Tonight's panel discusses the week's top headlines: Controversial pick Roland Burris sworn in by the U.S. Senate; politicians are lining up to fill Rahm Emanuel's vacant congressional seat; Gov. Blagojevich swears in the Illinois state senators presiding over his upcoming impeachment trial; the Chicago Tribune unveiling a tabloid edition on Monday; investors feeling queasy after another wild week on Wall Street; and Bears coach Lovie Smith taking charge of the defense next season. Guests:
President Bush bids farewell to the nation tonight. We hear his speech live, and after, Eddie Arruza and his panel of journalists analyze the speech and look at the legacy of the Bush presidency.
Governor Rod Blagojevich presided over the swearing in of the new Illinois State Senate, the same body that will judge him for his impeachment trial in two weeks. Carol Marin joins us live from Springfield with the latest.
We are heading into a deep freeze. Rich Samuels will tell us for how long and why Mayor Daley is looking for a salt substitute.
In less than forty eight hours, Roland Burris will be sworn in as the junior senator from Illinois. Rich Samuels brings us the latest on his strange journey to Washington. View David Ellis' press conference and SNL's spoof of Roland Burris and Gov. Blagojevich on Rich's blog
Chicago City Treasurer Stephanie Neely offers some tips on how to take control of your finances. Chicago City Treasurer's Website Download a Free Budget Template
Rich Samuels talks to Jesse White about his initial refusal to certify Roland Burris' appointment. Rich also catches up with Obama's senior adviser David Axelrod for the latest on the incoming administration.
Now that Gov. Rod Blagojevich has been impeached, all eyes rest on the Illinois Senate. Carol Marin and her panel of experts discuss what to expect during the governor's senate trial.
On tonight's special edition of the Week in Review we take an in-depth look at the impeachment of Governor Blagojevich. The Illinois House voted 114 to 1 to oust the embattled governor yet he remains defiant and vows to fight on. Guests: Laura Washington - Chicago Sun-Times Greg Hinz - Crain's Chicago Business Andrew Herrmann - Chicago Sun-Times
The Illinois House moved closer to a vote on whether or not to impeach the governor today. Eddie Arruza and his panel discuss the latest proceedings and what happens with the impeachment process from here. Read the impeachment committee's full draft report
Christian Farr has the latest on the case against the governor. He tells us when the FBI wiretaps of Gov. Blagojevich could be released and how the governor's lawyers are working to get U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald removed from the case.
 

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