Slow jury selection at the Blagojevich retrial could push opening statements until next week. Elizabeth Brackett has the story. More on the Story: A blog from the jury foreman at the first trial

Newark, New Jersey's police chief is reportedly among three finalists on the list to be Chicago's next police superintendent. The others include the U.S. drug czar and a Chicago police insider. Eddie Arruza and his panel take a closer look at the three remaining contenders and what each would bring to the job. More on the Story: More on the candidates

The judge in the Blagojevich trial is hoping to wrap up jury selection soon. Elizabeth Brackett has the story. Blagojevich Retrial Page: Today's developments

Today was the second day of jury selection at the Blagojevich retrial. Elizabeth Brackett has the story. Visit our Blagojevich retrial page Would you be able to serve as a juror in the Blagojevich trial?

Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel has had a flurry of press conferences announcing his appointments. But what do his choices say about the direction of his administration and his management style? Carol Marin and her panel of poltical experts look for answers. More on Dick Simpson Eric Zorn's latest column

The latest business news is all about inflation, gas prices and unemployment. Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel joins us to review the week's business headlines. An article on the efforts to combat inflation

This week on Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review, Rod Blagojevich's retrial is underway. There are reports he wants to make his own closing arguments. Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel names key officials for his incoming administration, including a controversial pick to run the Chicago Public Schools. And it was a big week in Chicago sports with the Bulls and Blackhawks fighting in round one of their respective playoffs. Guests:

Rod Blagojevich was in court today as prospective jurors were questioned. Ash-har Quraishi has the story. Chicago Tonight's Blagojevich Retrial page More on the Story: Article on today's jury selection

Jean-Claude Brizard was named as the new CEO of Chicago Public Schools. We speak with Tiffany Lankes, the Education Reporter for the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Lankes covered Brizard's career as the school superintendent in Rochester. She tells us what to expect out of our new CPS CEO.

The current governor of Massachusetts was born in Chicago. Deval Patrick's background as a poor South Sider didn't point to a successful career in business and politics. Eddie Arruza talks to Gov. Patrick about his new memoir and what he calls an "improbable life." More on Patrick's book

Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel announced the Chicago Transportation Leadership Team today. Ash-har Quraishi has the story. More on the Story: The new team members

As Washington continues to wrangle over budgets, debt ceilings and the role of government, we talk with two local congressmen with very different points of view -- Republican Joe Walsh and Democrat Danny Davis. Website for Rep. Danny Davis Website for Rep. Joe Walsh

Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel named Jean-Claude Brizard as his CEO of Chicago Public Schools this morning, as well as a number of the new school board members. Will Brizard be able to close the $720 million budget gap? Ash-har Quraishi has the story.

It's been called Blago 2.0. Carol Marin and her panel have the latest as the prosecution and defense reboot for round two of the Blagojevich trial.

This week on Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review, a major education reform deal is struck in Springfield. Will it lead to longer school days for Chicago school children? The Reverend Jesse Jackson denies discrimination allegations made against him. Should motorists with gas guzzlers pay more for city stickers? And in sports, the Sox can't seem to hold a lead, the Bulls soar to the NBA's best record and the Hawks try to hang on in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Guests:

A longer school day, changes in teacher tenure and new strike standards are all part of an extensive education reform bill facing the Illinois Senate. The Chicago Sun-Times' Dave McKinney joins us from Springfield with details of that bill and more Capitol news.