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Lon Monk, top aide and close friend of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is sentenced for his role in the Blagojevich corruption scandals. Elizabeth Brackett reports.
After being briefed on the mayor's infrastructure trust proposal, some aldermen say they have more questions than answers. Paris Schutz has the latest.
Mayor Emanuel expects Chicago City Council approval of his Infrastructure Trust plan, even though some aldermen are raising concerns. Is it really a good deal for taxpayers? Carol Marin and her panel take up the issue.
Chicago denies a permit for anti-war protesters planning to march on the upcoming NATO summit. We talk with organizer Andy Thayer about how protesters still plan to take to the streets.
Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.

One-on-One Interview

Mayor Emanuel announces $7 billion for improvements to parks, airports, and mass transit over the next three years. But how will the cash-strapped city pay for it? The mayor goes one-on-one with Paris Schutz.

U.S. Ambassador to NATO

Ivo Daalder, the U.S. ambassador to NATO, discusses the Afghan troop withdrawal and other items on the agenda at the upcoming NATO summit. Visit Chicago Tonight's NATO in Chicago page for more on the summit.
Homicides are up in Chicago this year, but the Mayor and Police Superintendent claim they are making progress in combating gang violence. Paris Schutz has the story.
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Chicago Violence & NATO

How do you think the Chicago Police Department is handling the recent surge in gun violence? Will they be ready for possible NATO summit protests in May? We have some of your thoughts in tonight's Viewer Mail.
Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.
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Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy joins us to talk about the recent string of violence in Chicago, planning for the upcoming NATO summit and more.
Find out how the Chicago Housing Authority is recalibrating its plan for transformation from the organization’s CEO. Natalie Moore from WBEZ has the story.
Illinois was pegged as a pivotal win for GOP presidential hopefuls. Mitt Romney won big, but there were very few surprises in state elections. Carol Marin and her panel have the details.
We're joined by winners of the contentious 8th and 10th Congressional primaries. They talk general election strategy and more.

Who won, who lost and who will face off in the general election

Tuesday night marked the end of an undoubtedly contentious primary season in Illinois. Learn more about how it all went down.
Illinois voters are weighing in on presidential nominees in the Republican primary, and congressional and legislative races. Elizabeth Brackett reports.
 

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