News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett The Obama team released the results of its own internal investigation into conversations and discussions his administration officials had with Gov. Blagojevich. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take a look at the report. View Clip Chicago Matters: Growing Forward Rich Samuels looks at the prairie restoration work being done in the Nachusa Grasslands.

County Budget Cook County President Todd Stroger introduced his 2009 budget to county commissioners today. While he doesn't plan to raise taxes, he is asking commissioners to approve a pretty big loan to keep the county running. Christian Farr explains why some commissioners are concerned with that part of the budget. View Clip

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News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Is the economic bailout plan working? A panel of financial experts will discuss this and the looming chatter about the automotive industry also possibly receiving financial aid. View Clip Chicago Matters: Growing Forward What are the energy crops of the future? Rich Samuels tells us about new ways to make ethanol as we continue our Chicago Matters: Growing Forward series.

City Budget Mayor Daley's ordering a six-day partial shutdown of city government and unions are crying "foul." Rich Samuels fills us in on the eve of the mayor's budget message. View Clip 8th Congressional District Forum Elizabeth Brackett continues our candidate forums with Congresswoman Melissa Bean and her Republican challenger Steve Greenberg.

Wall Street Woes The stock market keeps going south. It fell another 508 points today. Terry Savage will be here to talk about how to separate the good from the bad. View Clip Presidential Candidate Profiles As Election Day nears we look at Barack Obama and John McCain and the forces that shaped their political careers. View Clip

Baseball Fever The playoff fate of the White Sox will be decided tonight as the Cubs get ready for their first playoff game tomorrow. Rich Samuels has a look at how Chicago is gearing up for the playoffs. View Clip

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Congress heard about the $700 billion bailout plan today. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel weigh in on the details. View Clip Personal Finance We find out what the average investor should be doing with their money during these turbulent times. View Clip

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SOME OF TONIGHT'S STORIES: Golden Apple Foundation Chicago Dancing Festival Chicago's Budget Mayor Daley has just kicked off the first of three public hearings on next year's budget. Rich Samuels brings us the latest on how the mayor plans to fill the biggest budget hole he's ever encountered.