Politics
Eddie Arruza and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.
Eddie Arruza and his panel of journalists break down the hype surrounding Super Bowl commercials, and whether some ads intentionally try to stir controversy. They also touch on player safety issues in the NFL, and the trickle-down effect to youth football.
Obama campaign guru David Axelrod joins us to talk about the president's second term, and his new role at the University of Chicago.
Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan is out of prison, and on house arrest for the remainder of his sentence. We talk with his former chief of staff Scott Fawell about the final chapter to this dramatic story.
A state representative hasn't paid rent on her district office in more than 10 years. So why are some top Democratic party officials trying to keep it that way? Paris Schutz has the story.
Three newly sworn-in members of Congress from Illinois report on their first month in Washington D.C.
Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.
Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists delve further into the 2014 Illinois governor’s race in this web extra video.
Congressman Aaron Schock says he's interested in running for governor, then slams his potential competition. Will the infighting hurt the already beleaguered Illinois GOP? Paris Schutz has the story.
Energy Drink Ban
In tonight's Viewer Mail, we hear what you had to say about a proposal to ban high-caffeine energy drinks in Chicago.
The city's inspector general says the police department could save big if it replaced some sworn officers with civilians. But what does the mayor think? Paris Schutz has the story.
Carol Marin takes a closer look at how the upcoming gubernatorial race is shaking out with Chicago Sun-Times' Springfield bureau chief, Dave McKinney.
The first young immigrant in Illinois to receive work authorization under President Obama's deportation-relief order is now working for a U.S. congressman. We bring you his story.
The First Lady’s role in the public imagination has changed dramatically since her husband was first elected. We look at the deeper meaning behind her image.
Barack Obama gets sworn in for his second term as President of the United States. We break down his second inaugural address.
With the inauguration over, where do we go from here? A panel of experts joins us to discuss what to expect during President Obama's second term.