Politics
Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review
Former Chicago Bull Antonio Davis charges into the United Center stands, Governor Blagojevich delivers the State of the State address, Marina Towers condos used in nationwide prostitution ring, Peoples Energy customers getting $100 refunds, United Airlines exiting bankruptcy next month, and the Bears season comes to an abrupt and disappointing end.
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James Laski Update
James Laski, the embattled Chicago city clerk is still on the job, but he lost one of his perks. Rich Samuels has the latest from City Hall.
State of the State
Governor Blagojevich gave his Sstate of the State address today touting his administration's performance and calling for several new initiatives, but political opponents say the speech was just election-year rhetoric. Eddie Arruza has the highlights of the governor's address along with reaction from legislators of both parties.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Governor Blagojevich wants to bring Keno to Illinois. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel discuss his proposal to authorize Keno.
Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review
City Clerk James Laski secretly recorded by the feds, Governor Blagojevich wants keno machines permitted statewide, the historic Pilgrim Baptist Church burns down, Chicago named fattest city in America, and the Bears begin their Super Bowl march.
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Olympics in Chicago?
Mayor Daley is appointing an exploratory committee to look into whether Chicago could host the 2016 Olympics. Eddie Arruza reports on the city's new partnership with the U.S. Olympic Committee and what it could mean.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
Police Superintendent Phil Cline joined the mayor today in calling for new gun control laws. The superintendent will be here to give Carol Marin an update on the city's fight against crime.
Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review
2005, a trying year for Mayor Daley, a big year in business, an unforgettable year for White Sox fans, a year packed with news, tonight we have a special year-end edition of the Week in Review.
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News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
The field of Cook County board president candidates has narrowed with Commissioner Mike Quigley pulling out of the race and throwing his support behind fellow Commissioner Forrest Claypool. Elizabeth Brackett will talk to the two men along with Republican candidate commissioner Tony Peraica.
Busy Day in Cook County
County board president John Stroger may find his bid for a fourth term a little more difficult. County commissioner Mike Quigley today announced he's ending his campaign for board president and throwing his support behind Commissioner Forrest Claypool. Rich Samuels has the latest on a busy day at the county building.
Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review
Was the Midway Airport tragedy avoidable? GOP gubernatorial hopeful Judy Baar Topinka teaming up with Joe Birkett, Congressman Luis Gutierrez pondering a mayoral run, former Governor Jim Thompson may be sued over Conrad Black's alleged looting, the Bears hope to get back on the winning track, and White Sox general manager Kenny Williams busy on the trade front.
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City Council Developments
Only one new tax in the $5.2 billion Chicago budget passed by the City Council today. Cigarette smokers get hit with a 20-cent increase but all other taxes remain stable. Revenues and interest from the sale of the Chicago Skyway helped balance the budget as did restructuring the city's debt. Elizabeth Brackett reports on today's council meeting.
Chicago Tonight is abbreviated this evening for pledge programming.
Daley on Concealed Weapons
Though recent federal legislation allows retired cops to carry concealed weapons, Mayor Daley says Chicago won't certify them. Rich Samuels tells us why.
Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review
Mayhem at Midway airport after a jet slides off the runway, the latest on the George Ryan corruption trial, a citywide smoking ban passed, a Sun-Times series takes an in-depth look at the single life, the Cubs land speedy outfielder Juan Pierre, and the Bears in the middle of a quarterback controversy.
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Chicago Tonight is abbreviated this evening for pledge programming.
Mayor Daley
We'll show you a preview of this week's Friday Night Show interview with Mayor Richard M. Daley, looking back on this year's City Hall controversies.
Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review
Judy Baar Topinka jumps in the Governor's race, an indictment in the 1983 Janine Nacarico murder case, Chicago's hot housing market may finally be cooling down, World Series hero Paul Konerko resigns with the White Sox, and the Bears prepare for Soldier Field showdown with Brett Favre and the Packers.
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Chicago Tonight is abbreviated this evening for pledge programming.
Indictments in Nicarico Case
State Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka threw her hat in the ring today, the fifth Republican to announce for the March gubernatorial primary. Rich Samuels has the latest on the GOP's efforts to unseat Rod Blagojevich.
Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review
Media tycoon Conrad Black indicted for looting the Chicago Sun-Times, George Ryan's $10 million legal tab waived, the Archdiocese unveils plans to save more Catholic schools, the Black middle-class the focus of an in-depth Sun-Times series, and the FBI probes the Bears punch-out cover-up
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