Is a terrorist attack less likely today than it was 10 years ago? A new 9/11 report card is sounding an alarm. We talk with former Illinois governor and 9/11 Commission member Jim Thompson.

Gov. Pat Quinn says he'll implement massive layoffs and the closing of some state facilities this week in response to a $2 billion budget shortfall. Eddie Arruza gets reaction to the dramatic move from state lawmakers. 

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

Was President Obama disrespected when he was forced to change the day of his speech to a joint session of Congress? Chicago Sun-Times' Washington Bureau Chief Lynn Sweet tells us what she’s heard from both sides of the story. Then, Eddie Arruza talks with a political analyst for his take on the latest partisan bickering.

Congressman Peter Roskam talks with Elizabeth Brackett about jobs, the economy, the Federal budget, and FEMA in the wake of Hurricane Irene.

Freshman Congressman Joe Walsh has become one of the leading voices of the Tea Party. But he also has some personal issues that raise questions about his call for fiscal responsibility. Congressman Walsh joins Eddie Arruza for a wide-ranging conversation.

We hear what you had to say about Mayor Rahm Emanuel's interview when we read some of our viewer mail. 

Mayor Rahm Emanuel joins Phil Ponce on Chicago Tonight at 7:00 pm to talk about what he's done in office so far, and what's ahead.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel calls for reform of the Tax Increment Financing, or TIF program. A task force report calls for more transparency and oversight. Carole Brown, the head of that task force, joins us to lay out the plan.

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

On the eve of his 100th day as Mayor of Chicago, Rahm Emanuel issues a list of accomplishments so far. But how much of his checklist is still incomplete? Eddie Arruza reports.

We hear what you had to say about recent stories when we read some of our viewer mail. 

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

David Axelrod was a key architect behind President Barack Obama's historic 2008 campaign. We talk to writer Daniel Libit about one of the most successful political strategists Chicago has ever produced.

Should Chicago change its garbage collection system from ward-by-ward to a grid system? We have your thoughts in tonight's Viewer Mail.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced an innovative new program for Chicago that will address foreclosures and stabilize property values in key neighborhoods throughout the city.  Elizabeth Brackett has the story.