What do you think about the recent controversial remarks made by Chicago Teachers Union president Karen Lewis?  We share some of your thoughts in tonight's Viewer Mail.

The Mayor's budget gets unanimous approval, despite earlier controversy over some of the fee hikes and service cuts. Is it the "rubber stamp city council" all over again? Carol Marin and her panel have more.

Reducing the Cook County jail population by putting more inmates on home monitoring...but who is the county letting out? Paris Schutz reports.

Corporate advertising on Chicago bridge houses -- a clever way to raise funds, or cheap commercial clutter? Chicago Tribune architecture writer Blair Kamin joins us to talk about the city selling itself as a billboard.

The U. S. Supreme Court says it will rule on President Obama's health care law next year.  Eddie Arruza tells us what Illinois' two senators had to say about that, along with their thoughts on the looming deadline for the so-called debt "Super Committee."

A Crain's Chicago Business investigation is raising questions about how Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan handled McCormick Place bonds.  We hear from some of the key players about the explosive story.

Did Rep. Joe Walsh cross the line during a heated exchange with constituents last week? We have your thoughts when we read some of your Viewer Mail.

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

Spirited debate between a congressman and constituents? Or a congressman stepping over the line? We have the latest on a controversial video of Congressman Joe Walsh that's making the rounds online.

Could Democrats and Republicans in Congress be supporting tax increases to fix the nation's finances? Carol Marin sits down with Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky for answers as the deadline for a deal on the nation's debt looms.

Speeding cameras are among the high-profile items on the docket Wednesday as the fall veto session winds down in Springfield. We have the latest from the capital.

Aldermen propose new taxes on cigar and pipe smokers, as well as higher fees for loading and valet zones. The goal: staving off cuts to libraries, the 911 center and mental health facilities. Elizabeth Brackett reports.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel promised an administration of transparency, but is he living up to that promise in his own office? We hear from the Chicago Tribune reporter looking into the issue.

Lawmakers are set to tackle tax breaks and pension reform this week. Chicago Sun-Times Springfield Bureau Chief Dave McKinney joins us for a preview of the fall veto session.

Pension reform has been one of the most contentious issues of the legislative session. Carol Marin and her panel take a closer look at the real cost of public pensions here.

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