Cook County Tax Proposal A Cook County commissioner has proposed alternatives to the sales tax increase currently on the table. Rich Samuels tells us who would pay more for what.

City Council Budget Vote The Chicago City Council signed off today on more than $275 million in new taxes and fees. Rich Samuels has the details. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Chicago rap star Kanye West's mother, Donda, died this weekend reportedly of complications from cosmetic surgery. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel examine the dangers of America's obsession with looking young. Guests: Dr. Edward Lack, Jennifer Parks, Lisa Tsoutsas and Keith Heibeisan.

Transit Update Legislative leaders unveiled the latest plan to fund mass transit. Rich Samuels has details that could include modest fare increases.

Cook County Budget Crisis A blue ribbon panel today said it's urgent that an independent commission take control of the Cook County health care system. Rich Samuels tells us why and brings us reaction from county board members. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Taxpayers are up in arms over Mayor Daley's proposed $293 million budget increase in taxes, fees and fines. We'll hear what aldermen have to say about the controversial proposal. Guests: Ald. Joe Moore, Ald. George Cardenas, Ald. Manny Flores, Ald. Helen Shiller

Mayor Daley on Marathon Mess Mayor Daley weighed in today on Sunday's controversial marathon. Will it affect Chicago's Olympic bid? Rich Samuels has details. News Analysis with Eddie Arruza Illinois senior senator and majority whip Dick Durbin sits down with Eddie Arruza. We'll talk about Sen. Hillary Clinton's recent surge in the polls and other hot topics.

Presidential Candidates in Town The leading Democratic candidates for president were in town today. Christian Farr tells us who they were trying to impress. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett GM workers are on strike for the first time since 1970. Union officials say workers' jobs and benefits must be protected. What impact will the strike have on the Chicago area's economy? Guests: Robert Bruno, David Moberg, Bob Reed

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 Carol Marin Should the Chicago Children's Museum move to Grant Park? Carol Marin continues that debate tonight, after an unprecedented response to our coverage of the story yesterday. Sun-Times' Cruickshank Leaving Chicago The man who guided the Chicago Sun-Times through a tumultuous time riddled with scandal and financial mismanagement is moving on. Outgoing Sun-Times publisher John Cruickshank talks about what's next for him.

News Analysis with Carol Marin The Chicago Transit Authority is on the brink of a nightmare scenario of fare hikes and job and service cuts if help does not come in the form of funds from Springfield. Carol Marin and her panel will examine the way forward for mass transit in Chicago. Guests include State Sen. John Cullerton and State Rep. Brent Hassert.

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

Gun Shop Protest Rev. Michael Pfleger and Rev. Jesse Jackson marched on a suburban weapons manufacturer today. Rich Samuels brings us both sides of that story. News Analysis with Eddie Arruza The ongoing feud between Governor Blagojevich and House Speaker Michael Madigan escalated today. Blagojevich is suing Madigan over special budget sessions. Eddie Arruza and his panel have the latest.

Daley's Deal with Unions On a hot day Mayor Daley announced a cool deal with 33 labor unions doing business with Chicago. Rich Samuels brings us up to date. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett The federal government says Chicago-area coal-fired power plants are breaking the rules and putting too much pollution into the air. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel discuss the environmental and health consequences to the city. Guests: Ann Alexander, Joel Africk

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett As Democrats continue to bicker over the state budget, what's going through the minds of Republican lawmakers? Elizabeth Brackett talks to Senate Minority Leader Frank Watson and House Minority Leader Tom Cross from Springfield. YouTube Debate Questions for the Democratic presidential debate last night came from the website, YouTube. We'll see how well the candidates fared. Guest: John McIntyre, RealClearPolitics.com

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

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

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have produced more cases of traumatic brain injury than any previous war. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel discuss what the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is doing to help Illinois veterans. Guests: Tammy Duckworth, Dr. Felise Zollman Missing Bees Rich Samuels tells us why Illinois beekeepers are concerned about the phenomenon called "Colony Collapse Disorder," and how a decline in insect pollinators might impact your dinner table.