Amy Jacobson Out
NBC5 fired reporter Amy Jacobson today after a video surfaced showing her at an interview subject's house going to swim at his pool. Was the firing justified? Our panel of media observers weigh in on the controversy. Guests: Donna Leff, Steve Rhodes

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CTA Crisis Averted?
Mayor Daley today announced an historic five-year pact between the CTA and its operating unions. Will this help the CTA avoid its worst-case scenario cutbacks and fare increases? Rich Samuels has details.

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News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Cook County homeowners may face a huge tax bill this August if the homeowner exemption expires. Can Mayor Daley, Springfield and Cook County find common ground? Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take a closer look. Guests: Jim Houlihan, Thomas Johnson, Ben Joravsky

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News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Gambling expansion proposals are gaining momentum in Springfield. Will lawmakers bet on new casinos to solve another budget crisis? Guests: Nancy Duel, Bruce Dold, Jim Tobin

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
A fatal gang shooting on a CTA bus claimed the life of 16-year-old honor student Blair Holt last week. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take a closer look at the epidemic of inner city violence. Guests: Alysia Tate, Dr. Gary Slutkin, Dr. Carl Bell

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News Analysis with Eddie Arruza

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News Analysis with Christian Farr
Part of Mayor Daley's Olympic dream became a reality this weekend after Chicago beat L.A. Now that we're in the running for the games, just how beneficial would it be to host the 2016 Olympics? Guests: Marilee Stepan Wehman, 1952 Olympian; Rob Baade, Lake Forest College; Ben Shields, co-author, "The Elusive Fan"

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32nd Ward Runoff Election
The 32nd ward has undergone many changes due to gentrification in recent years. The changing face of the ward is central to the debate in the aldermanic race. In our ongoing series of aldermanic forums in advance of the April 17th run-off election, we'll talk to incumbent alderman Ted Matlak and challenger Scott Waguespack.

Anti-War Protest
Chicagoans are preparing for a march downtown tonight protesting the continuing war in Iraq. Rich Samuels will have a live report.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
This week marks the 4th anniversary of the war in Iraq. Elizabeth Brackett talks to Iraq war veteran Tammy Duckworth, who is making a visit next week to Walter Reed Hospital in Washington.

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CPS Gains
Mayor Daley reacts to the gains Chicago Public School students posted on state achievement tests. Rich Samuels will be here with the story behind the numbers.

Jennifer Hudson
Today is Jennifer Hudson day in Chicago and the city celebrated her return home. Elizabeth Brackett sits down with the Chicago "Dreamgirl" to talk about her recent rise to fame and her Oscar win.

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News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Sen. Barack Obama took a giant step toward running for the White House today when he formed a presidential exploratory committee. Guests: David Axelrod, Bruce Dold, Laura Washington

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News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
In the final installment in our Chicago Matters series on Illinois education funding, Eddie Arruza and his panel look at how school financing became a major campaign issue this year and whether public schools can expect any meaningful reform in the near future. Guests: Linda Lenz, Terry Mazany

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1-on-1 with Rahm Emanuel
Illinois Congressman Rahm Emanuel is credited for the Democratic sweep of Congress. We'll chat with him about the political process, the priorities, and the press.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
What do Chinese business people know about Chicago? Not as much as some local civic and business leaders would like. We'll hear what might be done to market Chicago in China.

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Election Day 2006

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Eat Your Veggies!
Even more evidence is out today that eating leafy green veggies will protect your brain.
We'll hear from the Rush University Medical Center 's epidemiologist with more details.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Political candidates are out in force as the election season heats up. There were both gubernatorial and Cook County Board presidential debates today. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel will rate how the candidates did. Guests: Carlos Hernandez Gomez, Greg Hinz, Christian Farr