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The Emmy-Award winning Grannies on Safari are here to tell us about their new adventures. Most recently, the grannies were stuck in Egypt right at the beginning of the revolution. Grannies on Safari website

Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel releases his transition report calling for cuts in government spending, consolidation of departments and a reorganization in the City Council. Ash-har Quraishi is here with the details. More on the Story: Emanuel Outlines Goals for First 100 Days More on the Story: Chicago City Council Reorganized

Is Gov. Pat Quinn's next state budget playing fast and loose with numbers? That's what the Civic Federation is saying. Eddie Arruza gets the latest from Chicago Sun-Times Springfield Bureau Chief Dave McKinney. Then, he and his panelists take a look at the conflicting estimates in Illinois' 2012 budget.

Today in court, jurors for the Blagojevich trial heard the infamous "f***ing golden" tape and more of the ex-Governor's alleged efforts to trade the Senate seat. Elizabeth Brackett has the story. Chicago Tonight's Blagojevich Retrial page

Can chaos lead to happiness? A new book argues that we need -- and should embrace -- the rat race. We speak with the author, Todd Buchholz. More on the Story: Stress, Challenge and the Rat Race Do stress and competition help you achieve your goals? Todd Buchholz' website

Concerned about how much sugar is in your diet? Check Please! host and Master Sommelier Alpana Singh breaks down which wines to avoid. More on Alpana's wine recommendations Watch more Ask Alpana segments and ask her your own question Alpana's Recommendations for wines that can be enjoyed without food:

Former Blagojevich chief of staff John Harris remained on the stand Monday for cross-examination from the ex-Governor's defense. Elizabeth Brackett has the story. Chicago Tonight's Blagojevich Retrial page

A line of well-wishers thanked Mayor Daley for his 22 years in office today. Carol Marin and her panel look at Daley's last days -- still not immune from controversy -- and look ahead to the Emanuel administration. Daley's request for bodyguards

The "Home Alone" house is for sale. WBBM Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel joins us with news-making Chicago real estate and a look at the week's top business headlines. And Illinois gets a bad grade for business.

It's the speech that rattled the TV industry. Former FCC Chairman Newton Minow's famous "vast wasteland" speech was given 50 years ago today. We listen to a portion of it, and what Minow had to say about it decades later.

Ernie Banks is one of a scant few who have hit more than 500 home runs. We sit down with Phil Rogers, the author of Ernie Banks: Mr. Cub and the Summer of '69. More on the Story: An excerpt from the book and a slideshow

It looks and feels like a normal bike - with one big exception. We meet the Chicagoan who has given kids with special needs an opportunity to experience what they previously could not. More on the Story: A slideshow of the bikes JoRide's website

We hear what you had to say about recent stories when we read some of our viewer mail. Send Chicago Tonight your comments

After 22 years, Mayor Daley lays down his gavel at an emotional City Council meeting. Meanwhile, Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel fills out his cabinet by naming an outsider from Newark, Garry McCarthy, as Chicago Police Superintendent. The Illinois House defeats a concealed carry bill after Governor Quinn promises to veto it. Rod Blagojevich's retrial is underway as he continues to make his case to the public. And the Bulls' Derrick Rose is crowned the youngest MVP ever -- as his team battles the Atlanta Hawks in round two of the playoffs. Guests:

In tapes played on Thursday during the Blagojevich retrial, the ex-Governor could be heard swearing after learning that Obama's staff wouldn't reward him for appointing their choice to the Senate seat. Elizabeth Brackett has the story. Chicago Tonight's Blagojevich Retrial page

Arts-and-crafts retailer Michael's is the latest company to be struck by hackers. The company says customer bank and credit information was stolen in a cyber attack. Eddie Arruza and his panel look at the increasing problem of cyber thieves stealing personal information.

Vacuum designer and philanthropist, Sir James Dyson, is bringing engineering training to Chicago Public Schools beginning this fall. More on James Dyson

The world comes to Chicago. We have a preview of the Chicago Humanities Festival. Plus, we hear about the Architecture and Design Film Fest and two more events in an Arts Roundup with Geoffrey Baer.

This sport is all about moving from point A to point B over any obstacle. We show you how a group of Chicagoans are training in the harrowing discipline of Parkour. More on the Story: The history of Parkour, including video clips Chicago Parkour

After 22 years and hundreds of City Council meetings, Mayor Daley presided over his final one today. Eddie Arruza reports on the many tributes he received from aldermen and the Mayor's parting words to them. More on the Story: Dick Simpson on Daley's history with City Council What are your thoughts on Mayor Daley's tenure?

Former chief of staff John Harris continued his testimony today, answering questions about Rod Blagojevich's efforts to put his wife Patti on the state payroll. Elizabeth Brackett has the latest on the prosecution's case. Chicago Tonight's Blagojevich Retrial page

The U.S. Senator joins us via Skype to discuss, among other things, the White House's decision not to release the photos of Osama bin Laden's death. More on Sen. Mark Kirk CBS article on the decision not to release the photos

We discuss the impact of climate change on polar bears with two prominent conservationists.

A current play tells the story of the English monarch who lost the colonies and his mind. Hedy Weiss reviews and recommends "The Madness of King George III" and two other plays.

The White House releases new information and clarifications on what went on during the operation that killed Osama bin Laden. Ash-har Quraishi is here to discuss those new details, and what this could mean for threat levels around the world and here in Chicago. Should the White House release photos of Osama bin Laden?

A former Chicago police officer and now college administrator will be advising Rahm Emanuel on public safety issues. Eddie Arruza will talk with Felicia Davis about her background and her new job as a deputy chief of staff in the incoming administration. Article on Davis' appointment