News Analysis with Carol Marin It looks like Bobbie Steele will be stepping down and "offering" one of her children to replace her as a Cook County board commissioner. We'll ask Commissioner Forrest Claypool what he thinks of this and the pension pay raise Steele will be getting along the way. Bears Alumni Club The Bears blow their last chance to win yesterday's game. We'll talk about the second loss of the season with Super Bowl Bear Gary Fencik on tonight's Bears Alumni Club.

News Analysis In 1994, Newt Gingrich led a Republican revolution in Washington. Tonight, we'll talk with him about the recent Democratic victory, the upcoming presidential race, and his own ambitions for the White House. Senator Barack Obama today laid out his strategy for Iraq. He calls for a gradual and substantial reduction of troops. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel talk about what else he said and whether or not his plans are viable.

News Analysis with Carol Marin Out with the old, in with the new... Carol Marin will talk transition with outgoing Cook County board president Bobbie Steele and incoming president Todd Stroger.

Obama/Campaign Update Sen. Barack Obama admits his real estate dealings with the indicted Tony Rezko were a blunder. Rich Samuels has the latest on the man whose star power Democrats hope will push them over the top at the polls tomorrow. News Analysis with Carol Marin Candidates in tomorrow's midterm elections have been citing newspaper endorsements in their TV ads. Carol Marin will pick the brains of the editorial page editors behind those newspaper endorsements. Guests: Bruce Dold, Steve Huntley and David Beery

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.

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.

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.

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..

News Analysis with Carol Marin Nearly 1,300 people have been hired by Cook County this year in spite of a hiring freeze. Who was behind these new hires made after former board president John Stroger's stroke? Carol Marin and her panel discuss the latest mystery coming out of the Cook County offices. Guests: Commissioner Mike Quigley, Alderman Todd Stroger, Commissioner Tony Peraica.

Obama in Africa Illinois' U.S. Senator Barack Obama has visited Nelson Mandela's prison cell. We'll be joined on the phone by Sun-Times reporter Lynn Sweet, who is in South Africa, travelling with the senator on his journey through the continent.

Phil Ponce is off tonight. News Analysis with Eddie Arruza Marshall Field's has started easing into its new Macy's moniker. Eddie Arruza and his panel of experts debate whether it's a good fit for Chicago. Guests: Ellen Warren, Louis Stern Critic for a Day We review the Oliver Stone movie "World Trade Center" with film critic, Bruce Ingram. Artbeat With this ring... you know it's summertime at the Chicago Botanic Garden. We'll climb inside the Carillon to meet the "lord of the rings".

Durbin & Obama In a speech before AFSCME today, Sen. Barack Obama, sounding very much like a presidential candidate, blasted the Bush administration for fostering a society in which everyone is out for themselves. Sen. Dick Durbin also addressed the delegates, attacking the Bush administration for its handling of the Iraq war and Hurricane Katrina. Elizabeth Brackett reports.

Racetrack Deaths The 18th horse of the racing season has had to be euthanized at Arlington Park. Why are so many horses breaking down? Arlington Park board chairman Richard Duchossois says the track is doing everything in its power to find out. Elizabeth Brackett reports.

Heat Watch The heat index soared above 100 degrees today, making it the hottest day of the year so far in the Chicago area. Meanwhile city workers kept busy trying to keep residents cool in this dangerous weather. Eddie Arruza reports on what brought the heat and how soon we can expect relief. News Analysis with Carol Marin The conflict in the Middle East is escalating rapidly. Carol Marin will be joined by the Israeli Consul General and a panel of experts to look at all sides of the crisis.