City Council Debrief The three new aldermen appointed by Mayor Daley to the Chicago City ouncil took their seats today. Rich Samuels has the latest on the last council meeting of the year and the upcoming municipal elections. News Analysis with Carol Marin His mother was a Kennedy, his father a member of the rat pack. But Christopher Kennedy Lawford became a drug addict. He'll share his story with Carol Marin tonight.

Mayor Daley Elizabeth Brackett sits down for a one-on-one interview with Mayor Daley, who yesterday announced that he will seek his sixth term in office. News Analysis with Eddie Arruza Last Friday's tragic downtown shooting was over an invention. Eddie Arruza talks to an inventor about the sometimes frustrating process of bringing an idea to life. Guests: Jeff Ward, Tim Holbrook

Mayor Running Again Mayor Daley made it official today: He's running for a sixth term. Rich Samuels reports on the mayor's announcement and the reaction of his challengers. Click here for updated lists of candidates filing for the February 27, 2007 election.

The Week in Review The Blagojevich family feud apparently over, Todd Stroger takes the helm at the County Board, Bill Cosby tells black parents here to step up, a new report says Illinois is headed for financial disaster, calls to dump Rex Grossman grow, and the Cubs and Sox acquire new pitchers. Guests:

The Week in Review Former Governor George Ryan free on bond, retiring County Board President Bobbie Steele doubles her pension, lawmakers busy in Springfield, retailers hoping for a bountiful shopping season, the Bears prepare for the Vikings, and the Bulls headband controversy. Guests:

News Analysis with Carol Marin In a rare move, the 7th Circuit Appeals Court granted George Ryan bail. That means he will remain free pending his appeal. Plus, a decision is expected today on the fate of his $197,000-per-year pension. Guest: Terry Sullivan Andy Rooney We talk one-on-one with the legendary "60 Minutes" commentator, Andy Rooney. His new book is called "Out of My Mind."

1-on-1 with Rahm Emanuel Illinois Congressman Rahm Emanuel is credited for the Democratic sweep of Congress. We'll chat with him about the political process, the priorities, and the press. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett What do Chinese business people know about Chicago? Not as much as some local civic and business leaders would like. We'll hear what might be done to market Chicago in China.

News Analysis In 1994, Newt Gingrich led a Republican revolution in Washington. Tonight, we'll talk with him about the recent Democratic victory, the upcoming presidential race, and his own ambitions for the White House. Senator Barack Obama today laid out his strategy for Iraq. He calls for a gradual and substantial reduction of troops. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel talk about what else he said and whether or not his plans are viable.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman Lawmakers back in Springfield, Chicago's Olympic chances improving, Cook County budget woes, Dan Ryan rehab ahead of schedule, a school play about the mob sparks a lawsuit, the Bears ready to ground the Jets, and the Bulls put on the road by the circus. Guests:

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza Milton Friedman, the legendary Nobel Prize-winning Chicago economist, died today at age 94. Eddie Arruza and his panel will look at the legacy of one of the world's most influential economists. Guests: Sam Peltzman, Leo Melamed and Joseph Bast

News Analysis with Carol Marin Judy Baar Topinka not only lost her bid for governor, the Republican party also lost its only constitutional officer seat in the state. In the wake of the Democratic sweep, what is the state of the state's Republican party? Carol Marin and her panel look at the future for the Illinois GOP. Guests: State Representative Brent Hassert, Paul Caprio, Greg Baise

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman Election Day analysis, we digest the results, all signs point to Mayor Daley running again, Best Buy wants to open on the Magnificent Mile, Block 37 taken over by a new owner, and the Bears prepare to rebound against the Giants. Guests:

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza The political landscape continues to shift not only in Washington but also here in Chicago. Eddie Arruza talks to two members of the newly elected congress, one of whom had considered running for mayor of Chicago. Guests: Rep. Luis Gutierrez and Rep. Judy Biggert Voting Troubles There are still questions surrounding the slow vote count in Cook County Tuesday night. Phil Ponce talks to Clem Balanoff, Cook County Director of Elections, about what happened and how he plans to fix it.

County Board Todd Stroger claims victory and his opponent acknowledges defeat. Rich Samuels will be here with the details. News Analysis with Carol Marin Governor Blagojevich is victorious. Carol Marin and political pundits Joel Weisman and Robert Starks weigh in on all the key races. Melissa Bean We'll talk with Democrat Melissa Bean about her plans for her second term as the representative for Illinois's 8th Congressional district.

Election Day 2006

Obama/Campaign Update Sen. Barack Obama admits his real estate dealings with the indicted Tony Rezko were a blunder. Rich Samuels has the latest on the man whose star power Democrats hope will push them over the top at the polls tomorrow. News Analysis with Carol Marin Candidates in tomorrow's midterm elections have been citing newspaper endorsements in their TV ads. Carol Marin will pick the brains of the editorial page editors behind those newspaper endorsements. Guests: Bruce Dold, Steve Huntley and David Beery