Campaign Update The charges continue to fly in the tight race for Cook County board president. Rich Samuels has the latest on that and other key races that voters will decide on November 7th. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Elizabeth Brackett and her panel of journalists take a look at the top stories of the past month and those we spent too much time paying attention to. Guests: Dawn Turner Trice, Lester Munson, Neil Steinberg

News Analysis with Carol Marin It's a congressional race that's garnering national attention. Henry Hyde is retiring after three decades in Congress, and there's a bruising battle to succeed him - and perhaps tip the balance of Congress. We'll hear from Republican Peter Roskam and Democrat Tammy Duckworth live in our studio tonight.

Obama-rama Oprah, the queen of talk, helped Sen. Barack Obama launch his latest campaign this morning - for his new book. We'll hear about his barnstorming book tour with Chicago Sun-Times columnist Lynn Sweet. News Analysis with Eddie Arruza In the first of our candidate forums, Eddie Arruza talks with Dan Seals, Democratic candidate for the 10th Congressional District. Seals' opponent Mark Kirk declined our invitation to participate.

News Analysis with Carol Marin ComEd cries poor and says it needs a steep rate increase in order to avoid bankruptcy. But today's Sun-Times details the CEO's $27 million salary. Carol Marin and her panel take a closer look.

News Analysis with Carol Marin Governor Blagojevich's campaign is choosing a "rose garden" strategy when it comes to debates. Carol Marin and her panel weigh in on that and other political news. Bears Alumni Club Something special is happening at Soldier Field this year. Former Bears linebacker and special teams standout Jim Schwantz is here to recap yet another dominating performance by the Bears.

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza House Speaker Dennis Hastert said he is "deeply sorry" for the congressional page sex scandal. Elizabeth Brackett reports on what else he had to say. Plus Eddie Arruza and his panel discuss the policial repercussions of the scandal. Guests: David Axelrod, Thom Serafin

Goodbye, Dusty Cubs manager Dusty Baker is OUT! After one of the most disastrous seasons in years, Baker was let go by the team one day after the resignation of team president, Andy McPhail. Elizabeth Brackett reports on what might happen next to the north siders.

County Budget Shortfall Interim Cook County board president Bobbie Steele says the county is looking at a deficit of more than $400 million next year. Steele joins us live to tell us what she's going to do about it. News Analysis with Eddie Arruza Iva Toguri better known as "Tokyo Rose" spent her adult life right here in Chicago. She died Tuesday at the age of 90. Eddie Arruza and his panel will take a look at her legacy and her life. Guests: Ross Harano, Laura Hein and Tom Tunney

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett The candidates for Cook County Board President squared off at a downtown debate this afternoon. We'll hear from representatives from each camp about how their candidates fared. Bears Alumni Club The Bears steal a win from the Minnesota Vikings in the last minutes of the game. We'll talk about their 3-0 record with former Bears right guard and Bears radio broadcaster Tom Thayer in our Bears Alumni Club.

News Analysis with Carol Marin Electric bills are set to soar 22% after a decade-long rate freeze expires. Carol Marin's panel debates the shocking developments. Guests: Anne Pramaggiore, Com Ed; Mary Wisniewski, Chicago Sun-Times; David Kolata, Citizens Utility Board. Click here for information about Com Ed's customer assistance initiative, C.A.R.E..

Topinka Plan Republican candidate for Governor Judy Baar Topinka unveils a major school funding plan but her democratic opponent says her numbers don't add up. Eddie Arruza will have details.

Cook County Debrief Will Cook County join the city in getting a federal monitor overseeing its hiring practices? That's what Republican candidate for Cook County Board President is demanding. Eddie Arruza will have the latest on alleged patronage hiring at the county level. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Mayor Daley weighs in on the city ban on foie gras. Elizabeth Brackett's panel includes the alderman who proposed the ban. Guests: Ald. Joseph Moore, Chris Robling, Paul Green

Update on Cardinal George's Health Cardinal Francis received good news from his pathologist today in the wake of his surgery last week. Rich Samuels tells us why the Cardinal's doctors are now calling him a "cancer survivor" rather than a "cancer victim".

City Council Update It's decision day at the Chicago City Council as aldermen vote on the controversial "big box" ordinance. Rich Samuels reports.

City Council Update Rich Samuels reports on some controversial matters coming up in tomorrow's city council meeting, including the big box ordinance and aldermanic raises. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett The Emerald Ash Borer has now spread to ash trees in Evanston. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel have the latest news on what's being done to stop the unwelcome insect.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Surprising details about Chicago's 2016 Olympic bid are revealed. Will two separate stadiums for opening and closing ceremonies fly with the International Olympic Committee?