Gov. Pat Quinn calls for a special session to act on pension reform. He joins us. Then, Sen. Michael Noland from the governor's pension working group tells us more about the reforms.

City Council's recently appointed watchdog is looking at Chicago's most powerful alderman, and is investigating 20 more aldermen or aldermanic staff members for potential wrongdoing. We have the exclusive details.

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.

We asked for your thoughts about Ald. Proco Joe Moreno keeping Chick-fil-A out of his ward in support of gay marriage. We read what some of you had to say in Viewer Mail.

Illinois is the only state in the country to not allow concealed carry. Carol Marin and her panel discuss efforts to have that changed.

A Chicago alderman opposes Chick-fil-A's plans to build a restaurant in Logan Square. Ald. Proco Joe Moreno (1st) joins us to tell us why.

Chicago food trucks soon may be able to cook on board, but would still have to keep away from restaurants. We hear from both sides.

The city of Chicago settled two huge torture cases Monday connected to former police commander Jon Burge. Chicago's finance committee decided to pay a total of $7.1 million in the settlements. Carol Marin has the latest.

Jury selection begins today in the murder trial of Chicago suburb police officer Drew Peterson, charged with murdering his third wife in 2004. Elizabeth Brackett reports. 

The Colorado shootings spark a national debate about guns. Closer to home, local gun laws are undergoing major revision. Are they strong enough to prevent a similar tragedy? Paris Schutz reports.

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.

A big investment in CTA maintenance facilities with the promise of new jobs and faster bus repair. We hear how much it will cost and where the city is getting the money.

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.

A new plan to reform Cook County's bond court system could mean fewer inmates at County Jail. We hear from Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Chief Judge Tim Evans.

The South Side's 3rd police district has seen a 91 percent rise in the homicide rate. Elizabeth Brackett looks at what police -- and the community -- are doing to fight back.

We asked what you thought about Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr.’s extended absence. We read what some of you had to say in Viewer Mail.