Politics
City Snow Removal
Snow removal was a hot topic at today's city council meeting. Rich Samuels has the latest on the city's debate over clearing snow.
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Impeachment Proceedings
The governor's attorney addressed the the Illinois House impeachment committee as it continued proceedings today. Carol Marin reports live from Springfield with House Minority Leader Tom Cross.
City Driving
Do city streets seem a bit more treacherous this winter? Ald. Tom Allen thinks so and says residents in his ward are livid. He tells us how the city should restore recent cutbacks it made to snow removal service.
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Blagojevich Corruption Scandal
Rich Samuels reports on the latest developments with the governor.
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Special Session in Springfield
Carol Marin is live from Springfield with the latest from the first day of the landmark special legislative session.
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News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Elizabeth Brackett sits down for a one-on-one with Abner Mikva. Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan appointed him special assistant attorney general for the Illinois Supreme Court case she filed against the Governor Rod Blagojevich.
Back to Work for Blagojevich
The governor reported for another day of work as calls for his resignation and impeachment intensified. Rich Samuels has the latest on the scandal and what the president-elect had to say about him.
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News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Impeaching Governor Blagojevich may not be as imminent as some may hope. Eddie Arruza and his panel of state legislators tell us why.
The Charges Against the Governor
We continue our coverage of the corruption charges against the governor.
Read the criminal complaint against Governor Blagojevich.
Back to Work
The governor headed back to work this morning as politicians from around the state and country, including the president-elect, called for his resignation. Rich Samuels takes us through the governor's day.
Blagojevich, Chief of Staff Arrested
Governor Rod Blagojevich arrested by the FBI — among the allegations: that he tried to sell Barack Obama's senate seat. We spend the hour looking at the downfall of the self-proclaimed reformer.
Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review at 7 PM
We take a look at the week's top headlines: Governor Blagojevich taped by the feds; Senator Durbin asks for an early prison release for former Governor George Ryan; Mayor Daley leases Chicago's parking meters; retailers report their worst November sales numbers since 1969; 15 cops busted in an FBI sting; and the Bears fighting for their playoff lives.
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Guests:
Voter Trends
The final canvas has now been done by the Chicago Board of Elections. Elizabeth Brackett discusses some of the voter trends in the historic election.
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Everyday Survival
Straight No Chaser
Parking Meter Lease
Mayor Daley's proposed parking meter lease deal could set a speed record as it races through the city council. Rich Samuels tells us why some aldermen are having misgivings. And Carol Marin and her guest explore the possible pitfalls of the mayor's creative financing.
Leasing Parking Meters
Chicago's leasing its parking meters for $1.1 billion. Rich Samuels tells us how the meter deal will nickel and dime you.
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News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
The quest to grant former Governor George Ryan a pardon has drawn plenty of criticism. Elizabeth Brackett sits down with the man who prosecuted Ryan and the head of the Illinois Republican party.
Trouble on Wall Street
The Dow Jones industrial average dropped nearly 700 points today despite positive Christmas shopping news. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 helps us understand the forces at work.
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Should Former Governor Ryan Be Freed From Prison?
Should President George W. Bush commute the prison sentence of former Governor George Ryan? Rich Samuels brings us up to date on a growing controversy.
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County Budget
Cook County President Todd Stroger introduced his 2009 budget to county commissioners today. While he doesn't plan to raise taxes, he is asking commissioners to approve a pretty big loan to keep the county running. Christian Farr explains why some commissioners are concerned with that part of the budget.
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Obama's Economic Plans
President-elect Barack Obama says his new economic team will hit the ground running given the extraordinary stresses the economy faces. Obama unveiled his team at a Chicago press conference this morning, though the names had been circulating for days. Elizabeth Brackett has the story.
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