News Analysis with Carol Marin We turn our attention to the 20th ward in tonight's aldermanic forum. The race received more attention when the incumbent, Ald. Arenda Troutman, was arrested by the feds last month on bribery charges. Guests: Arenda Troutman, Willie B. Cochran, Edward Chaney Race for Mayor We'll sit down with mayoral candidate William "Dock" Walls. He'll outline his vision for Chicago. Mayor Daley and Dorothy Brown declined our invitation to participate in tonight's forum.

George Ryan Appeal Former governor Jim Thompson analyzes former governor George Ryan's latest efforts to stay out of jail. Rich Samuels brings us today's news from the federal building. Listen to the attached audio clip below for more. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett We'll hear from candidates for alderman in Chicago's 46th Ward. Guests: Helen Shiller, James Cappleman

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman Mayor Daley's campaign in overdrive, Senator Barack Obama slips up on the campaign trail, Chicago digs out of a snowstorm, home sales in a deep freeze, Dan Ryan reconstruction resumes next month, and the Cubs and Sox open spring training. Guests:

Obama's Official Announcement Sen. Barack Obama launched his presidential campaign this weekend. Our Carol Marin was there and will have the details. Plus, we'll take another look at the in-depth biographical profile Elizabeth Brackett put together about Obama on the eve of his 2004 Senate campaign. News Analysis with Carol Marin We'll begin our coverage of this month's aldermanic elections with a look at the hotly contested 7th ward race among Ald. Darcel Beavers, Sandi Jackson and two other candidates.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7:00 pm Senator Barack Obama ready to run for president, Chicago city elections less than three weeks away, bone-chilling temperatures grip the area, the Auto Show drives into town, billionaire Sam Zell interested in the Tribune Company, and the Bears come up short in the Super Bowl. Guests:

Quinn vs. Com Ed Lt. Governor Pat Quinn is upset that the Illinois Commerce Commission isn't going to investigate ties between Com Ed and the group Consumers Organized for Reliable Electricity. We'll talk with Quinn about this latest chapter in Illinois' electric rate saga.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman The Bears ready to rumble on Sunday, Senator Barack Obama draws an apology for alleged racial comments by Senator Joe Biden, three new casinos proposed, Governor Blagojevich moving ahead with plans to sell the state's lottery, and billionaire investor Carol Icahn takes a major stake in Motorola. Guests:

Eye on Iowa Hillary Clinton made some unexpected news while she was in Iowa. And Barack Obama will make his rounds in that state shortly. Chicago Sun-Times columnist Lynn Sweet has been on the trail and stops by our studios to talk presidential politics.

News Analysis with Carol Marin He may be Chicago's most powerful politician that no one recognizes. Carol Marin sits down with William Daley, the brother of the mayor, advisor to Sen. Barack Obama, and former Secretary of the Commerce Department under Bill Clinton.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman Super Bowl fever grips Chicago, Senator Barack Obama backing Mayor Daley's re-election campaign, more outrage over Cook County Board President Todd Stroger's painful budget cuts, Chicago's Olympic plans unveiled, and Rupert Murdoch reportedly interested in Tribune Company assets. Guests:

Olympic Dreams Chicago's Olympic committee unveils its plans to host the 2016 games. The temporary stadium has shrunk in size, but the estimated costs have risen. Christian Farr will talk about the changes and what they mean for the city.

Bears Alumni Club They proved the critics wrong and now the NFC Champion Bears are headed to the Super Bowl. Our panel of Bears experts talk about last night's stomping of the Saints. Plus, Elizabeth Brackett tells us what Lovie Smith had to say at today's Bears press conference. Guests: Emery Moorehead, Mike Adamle and Mike Mulligan

The Week in Review Senator Barack Obama forms a presidential exploratory committee, Cook County Board President Todd Stroger unveils his $3 billion budget, Donald Trump renegotiates discount condo deals here, Chicago "Dream Girl" Jennifer Hudson wins a Golden Globe, the popular Body Worlds exhibit returns to the Museum of Science and Industry, and the Bears just one win away from the Super Bowl. Guests:

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Sen. Barack Obama took a giant step toward running for the White House today when he formed a presidential exploratory committee. Guests: David Axelrod, Bruce Dold, Laura Washington

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Ald. Arenda Troutman, who was charged this week with bribery, spoke out this morning at the first Chicago City Council meeting of 2007. Rich Samuels brings us the highlights of her raucous press conference. In light of those allegations against Ald. Troutman, one question raised is, do Chicago's aldermen have too much power over what does or does not get built in their wards? Elizabeth Brackett and her panel will take a look. Guests: Tom Durkin, Jay Stewart, Chris Gair

News Analysis with Carol Marin Sen. Barack Obama is making waves with a topless Hawaiian beach photo. We'll talk to his political consultant, David Axelrod, about it and about Obama's likely run for the White House.