Gov. Quinn's plan to withhold money from local governments has been dubbed the "stealth tax." We talk to a number of Chicagoland mayors about the proposed Springfield legislation and how it could impact you. More on the Story: Background on the plan Should the state continue to give income tax revenue to local governments?

Opening arguments began today for Tahawwur Rana, a Chicagoan charged with organizing terrorist attacks on two Mumbai hotels and a Jewish center in 2008. Ash-har Quraishi has the latest from the courthouse. More on the Story: Details on the attacks and the trial

Carol Marin gets the latest on the political remap battle from Springfield. And then her studio panel analyzes Rahm Emanuel's first week in office, as well as Joe Berrios' latest nepotism news.

The Blagojevich retrial is delayed until Wednesday, when the defense will begin presenting their case. Who will they call to testify? Elizabeth Brackett has the story. Chicago Tonight's Blagojevich Retrial page

This week on Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review, Joel Weisman and his panel of guests look back at Rahm Emanuel's first week as mayor: his swearing in, his move to cut $75 million from the budget, and appointment of several familiar aldermen on City Council to lead committees. Also, the prosecution in the Blagojevich retrial rests as talk swirls about the former governor himself taking the stand in his own defense. Oprah ends her historic run with a star-filled sendoff at the United Center.

Chicago's new mayor is ordering an audit of the city's controversial TIF program. Eddie Arruza talks with the mayor's budget director about what's being uncovered as the new financial team looks into the city's books. Chicago Tonight's Rahm Emanuel page More on the Story: Emanuel's finance team

Longer school days in Chicago and teacher layoffs based on performance not seniority. Those are just two of the changes in a school reform bill sitting on Gov. Quinn's desk. We find out how it will affect students and teachers throughout the state. More on the Story: Read more about the reform bill Contact Gov. Quinn

The Chicago History Museum is putting its final touches on its newest exhibit. We talk to the curator of "Out in Chicago," a history of Chicago's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel presided over his first City Council meeting today. It was a largely ceremonial event that included an embrace between the new mayor and a presumed political foe. Eddie Arruza reports on the new faces and new direction at Chicago's City Hall. Chicago Tonight's Mayor Rahm Emanuel page More on Mayor Emanuel's first City Council meeting

Rod Blagojevich's one-time best friend Lon Monk is back on the stand today. And there are fireworks between Judge Zagel and defense attorneys. Elizabeth Brackett has the story from the former governor's corruption retrial. Chicago Tonight's Blagojevich Retrial page

Thousands of immigrants today live in the Chicago area. We talk with a 19-year-old who shares her life story about living in Chicago -- undocumented. Nick Shields reports.

Tomorrow marks the first meeting of the new Chicago City Council. One already-influential alderman is getting even more power: 40th ward Alderman Patrick O'Connor. We talk with O'Connor about the new Council -- and the new mayor. Ald. Patrick O'Connor's website

From Rod Blagojevich to former vice presidential chief of staff Scooter Libby, why are so many high profile officials lying? We talk to the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Tangled Webs, who believes it's an epidemic. More on the book

Former Blagojevich chief of staff, Alonzo "Lon" Monk, took the stand today to testify against his one-time boss. Elizabeth Brackett has the latest from the former governor's corruption retrial. Chicago Tonight's Blagojevich Retrial page

A new political era in Chicago has begun. Rahm Emanuel was sworn in today in as the city's 46th mayor, as the 45th mayor looked on. Eddie Arruza reports on what the new mayor had to say in his first public speech.

The baton passing between Mayor Daley to Mayor Emanuel is complete. There was plenty of pomp and circumstance today, but there's work to be done, including tackling the city's near $600 million deficit. Carol Marin and her panel take a look at the challenges Mayor Emanuel faces as he takes office.