Race for Governor
Republican candidate for governor Judy Baar Topinka accuses Governor Rod Blagojevich of not following state law when it comes to hiring veterans. Eddie Arruza will report on what each side had to say.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
DuPage County resident Judy Sirko is one of the growing ranks of what experts call "deep poverty." We'll meet her and talk to the Chicago Tribune reporter who told her story.
Live from Grant Park
We'll go to Grant Park to look in on the wet holiday festivities. Our Christian Farr is standing by live with the latest.
Cook County Board Update
Todd Stroger's potential ascension to Cook County Board President isn't going as smoothly as planned. Both Congressman Danny Davis and County Commissioner Bobbie Steele have voiced their desire for the post. Davis and Steele join us tonight.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
John Stroger plans to step aside as Cook County Board President and pave the way for his son, Todd Stroger, to take his place. This news comes more than three months since he suffered a stroke and has raised considerable controversy. Carol Marin and her panel of commissioners will take a look at where things might go from here. Guests: Commissioners Tony Peraica, Forrest Claypool and Earlean Collins
Cook County Board
Rich Samuels reports on what the Cook County Board decided about President John Stroger's political future.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Prosecutors unveil a 5,700-name clout list at the Robert Sorich corruption trial. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel weigh in on the latest developments.
Stock Market Watch
The stock market took a 200-point fall today. Economist Robert Stein talks to Phil Ponce about whether or not that should make investors nervous.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Amid allegations of hazing at Northwestern University, we'll take a look at why the women's soccer team has been benched, and why hazing is still so prevalent in college sports. Guests: Terry Bannon, Travis Moyer and Julie Berg-Einhorn
Chicago Stories
In the first of a two-part story, John Callaway has the tale of former Chicago Cub Eddie Waitkus. His life made national headlines when he became the victim of a dark obsession turned violent, right here in Chicago.
Rosemont Revisited
The Village of Rosemont began retooling today. With casino gambling most likely not in its future, it's hoping to become a family entertainment venue on par with the Wisconsin Dells. Rich Samuels will show us what's on the drawing board.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Rep. Luis Gutierrez is sounding more and more like a candidate for mayor. Elizabeth Brackett goes one-on-one with the outspoken congressman.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
A Fish Tale
It's a huge story in science - the missing link between sea and land animals may have been found. We'll hear from the University of Chicago scientist who led the team that made the discovery.
Author Rich Cohen
Glencoe native Rich Cohen talks about his new book Sweet and Low, a witty, sardonic memior of his dysfunctional family's sweetener business.
Today's Immigration Rally
Police estimate around 400,000 people showed up to today's immigration rally downtown. Some organizers say it was closer to a half-million. Carol Marin and her panel look at both sides of the immigration debate that brought record numbers to the streets. There is no debating, however, the impact of today's events. Christian Farr was there and tells us how traffic, businesses, and security in the Loop were affected.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
More heroin spiked with fentanyl has sent users between the ages of 17 and 73 to the hospital. Since August, dozens have overdosed on the lethal combination and more than 10 have died. Carol Marin and her panel will look at where we are in the war against heroin. Guests: Bob Milan, Herb Hunter and Dan Bigg
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
The topic of immigration reform has caused massive demonstrations across the country, including on Capitol Hill. Tonight we'll hear from two men with very different views, Rep. Luis Gutierrez and Jim Oberweis.
Author Garry Wills
It's a provocative title, from an author who's never been afraid to stir the pot. Garry Wills will be here to discuss What Jesus Meant.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
To run or not to run - that's the question facing Rev. James Meeks. We'll hear from representatives of the Blagojevich and Topinka camps about their early campaign strategies and their thoughts on the wild card in the race for governor. Guests: John McGovern, Doug Scofield, Laura Washington
News Analysis with Carol Marin
After a three-hour rain-delay, the world champion White Sox started the 2006 season with an early morning win over the Cleveland Indians. Carol Marin and her baseball panel will also talk about the Cubs' opening day thumping of the Cincinnati Reds.
Avian Flu
We'll look at research being done in Chicago that could protect us from the Avian Flu.
Corruption Trial
The corruption trial of former governor George Ryan ...will... continue and jury deliberations ...will... resume tomorrow. Rich Samuels has details on how the judge is proceeding with two alternate jurors.
Street Naming Controversy
The controversy over a proposal to rename a portion of West Monroe in honor of slain Black Panther leader Fred Hampton continued today. Rich Samuels has the latest from City Hall.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
A Naperville woman will not have to watch the tape of her alleged gang rape in Burr Ridge when she was 16. The judge in Adrian Missbrenner's trial reversed himself today after rape victim advocacy groups intervened. Carol Marin talks to one of those advocates about the reversal.
Grocery Initiative
The city of Chicago's launched a major initiative to lure full-service grocery stores to the inner city. Rich Samuels tells us why the mayor thinks this will be good for Chicago - and profitable for retailers.
