News Analysis with Eddie Arruza With the Cubs on a winning streak and just seven games away from the World Series, are there economic implications for the city? Eddie Arruza and his panel take a closer look. Guests: Marc Ganis, Allen Sanderson Chef Grant Achatz Christian Farr goes one-on-one with Grant Achatz, the owner and head chef of the gourmet Lincoln Park restaurant Alinea, about his fight to overcome tongue cancer.

Chicago Tax Hikes? Mayor Daley is zeroing in on tax and fee hikes for Chicagoans. Rich Samuels tells us where the increases may come. News Analysis with Christian Farr Cell phone giant Nokia just bought NAVTEQ, a Chicago-based digital mapping company, for more than $8 billion. Christian Farr and his panel look at what the mega-deal means to the average cell phone user. Guests: Roger Crockett, Eric Benderoff

Phil Ponce guest hosts on 98.7 WFMT, Friday at 4:30 pm. Be sure to tune in for some musical surprises! Click here for live streaming video of Chicago City Council meetings (when in session) News Analysis with Eddie Arruza

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett What will happen to your property tax bills over the next three years? That depends on what choices legislators make in Springfield next week. The Cook County assessor tells us why he thinks his plan is the best deal for taxpayers. Guests: James Houlihan, Doug Whitley

Gigi Pritzker on Children's Museum Controversy Gigi Pritzker, president of the Chicago Children's Museum board, joins us to explain why it's important for the museum to move to Grant Park. News Analysis with Eddie Arruza Is an expansion of gaming the way out of Illinois's budget woes? The governor seems to have turned around and given his blessing to the idea. Eddie Arruza and his panel weigh in. Guests: Judy Baar Topinka, Doug Dobmeyer, Chris Fusco

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett As the nation reflects on 9/11, how close are we to bringing the troops home from Iraq? Elizabeth Brackett talks to Rep. Mark Kirk and Rep. Dan Lipinski to find out the latest. Chicago on 9/11/01 On the night of September 11, 2001, we expanded our then-30-minute broadcast to an hour and analyzed the news in a variety of ways. We'll look back at what it was like in Chicago that day, with a story filed by our Rich Samuels that evening.

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza The great Luciano Pavarotti almost singlehandedly brought opera to the masses. He also had strong ties to Chicago where he thrilled audiences and created controversy. Eddie Arruza and his panel look back at the amazing career of the larger-than-life tenor. Guests: William Mason, Richard Drews, Norm Pellegrini

Olympics in Chicago? The U.S. Olympic Committee made it official today, submitting Chicago as its choice to host the 2016 Olympics. Rich Samuels has details on the city's marathon quest to bring the games back to the U.S. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Lawmakers are weighing a mass transit bill in Springfield. Will the CTA, Metra and Pace finally get the funding they've been pleading for? Elizabeth Brackett and her panel have the latest. Guests: George Ranney, Joe Ryan, John Norquist

Governor's Health Plan Governor Blagojevich began his promised expansion of health-care coverage today — without legislative approval. Rich Samuels has the details.

Weather Watch From heavy rains and flooding in our area to a rare category five hurricane ripping through the Caribbean, August has turned out to be a wild weather month. Eddie Arruza tells us what Chicago's premier meteorologist makes of it all.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Mayor Daley appointed a new Chief Environmental Officer today. Elizabeth Brackett finds out what Sadhu Johnston's grand (and green) vision for Chicago is. Black Harvest Film Festival The 13th Annual Black Harvest Film Festival runs all this month. The festival's director joins us for a preview of some of the films sparking the most conversation, and this year's line-up of Chicago-based films.

Budget Impasse AFSCME, the union representing thousands of state employees, is suing the state for workers' paychecks. Rich Samuels has the latest on the budget crisis.

Cook County Round-Up From the county building today come strong hints of a tax increase next year. Rich Samuels has the latest on that, and on allegations of racism in the Cook County State's Attorney's office. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Mayor Daley's announcement about a $200 million city budget shortfall caught some by surprise. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel of aldermen take a look at what the shortfall might mean for city residents. Guests: Ald. Bernard Stone, Ald. Howard Brookins, Ald. George Cardenas

Budget Impasse Can Governor Blagojevich and Illinois legislators agree on a budget by the July 31, or will state government have to shut down? Rich Samuels has the latest on the budget crisis. News Analysis with Carol Marin A Lake County jury this past weekend convicted Deerfield parents Jeff and Sara Hutsell for allowing teenage drinking in their home. Carol Marin and her panel explore the issue of parental responsibility and teen drinking.

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza Glaxo-Smith-Kline's new cancer drug has received rave reviews from patients and from Wall Street since its release in March. But two local oncologists question the instructions that come with the drug's labelling. Eddie Arruza and his panel will explore what this means for cancer patients. Guests: Dr. Mark Ratain, Dr. Ezra Cohen

Click here for today's beach closings Stock Market Soars The Dow closed above 13,800 for the first time with a 284-point surge. We'll talk to Chicago Sun-Times personal finance columnist Terry Savage about what it means and what you should do about it.