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The voice of Rod Blagojevich once again rang out in a federal courtroom as the first tapes in his retrial were played. Blagojevich can be heard asking his chief of staff John Harris what he can get in return for appointing a U.S. Senator to fill then president-elect Barack Obama's Senate seat. Elizabeth Brackett reports. Chicago Tonight's Blagojevich Retrial page

How does Chicago rank as a city of opportunity? WBBM Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel joins us with the answer and to look at the week's business headlines.

A collection of ethereal jellyfish make up the Shedd Aquarium's latest exhibit. We have some live in our studio! More on the Story: A slideshow of the jellyfish in the exhibit Shedd Aquarium jellyfish exhibit

Chicago Tonight takes a look at one of the pivotal moments in U.S. labor history and the controversy it sparked that endures to this day. The Dramas of Haymarket Chicago Historical Society: The Haymarket Collection

The president's top counter-terrorism adviser called the decision to launch the military operation against Osama bin Laden one of the "gutsiest calls" in recent history. But what does it say about Pakistan's cooperation in the efforts to root out terrorism? Ash-har Quraishi has the story. More on the Story: Osama bin Laden's Death: How News Traveled Sohaib Athar's Twitter feed

What does it mean for the war on terror now that Osama bin Laden is dead? Our panel will discuss this and the impact his death will have on U.S. and foreign relations moving forward. More on the Story: President Obama's announcement

Is America safer now that the mastermind behind the September 11th attacks is no longer at large? Carol Marin and her panel delve into the future of Al Qaeda and more. Will bin Laden's death make America safer? Join the discussion

Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel names his choice for Chicago's next top cop. It is Garry McCarthy, who is currently the Newark, New Jersey police chief. Eddie Arruza has more on the superintendent-designate. More on the Story: Profile of Garry McCarthy

A jury is seated and opening statements are heard at the retrial of Rod Blagojevich. Elizabeth Brackett was in the courtroom and brings us the latest. Profiles of The Jury Chicago Tonight's Blagojevich Retrial page

This week on Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review, President Obama releases his birth certificate, then makes a whirlwind trip to Chicago to appear on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Rod Blagojevich's retrial jury is shaping up, minus the one so-called "Oprah juror." Joking with reporters, the former governor called her tickets to one of the Queen of Talk's last shows, "f***ing golden." Rahm Emanuel says everyone must sacrifice in tough times -- including arts organizations. And in sports, the Bulls move on while the Blackhawks end their playoff comeback in an overtime heartbreaker.

Judge James Zagel told lawyers Thursday morning that they would have until Monday to request the removal of certain jurors. Opening statements are expected to start Monday afternoon. Elizabeth Brackett has the story. Chicago Tonight's Blagojevich Retrial page

The fiery pastor of St. Sabina Church is out and his parishioners went to the archbishop's residence to make their displeasure known. But Cardinal George headed to Rome today for the beatification of Pope John Paul II. Eddie Arruza and his panel take a look at both controversial issues.

A car door is a dangerous and unexpected obstacle that is dreaded by bicyclists around the world. We tell you how the state of Illinois is tracking bike crashes in an effort to make the streets safer for two-wheeled travelers.

The international art world comes to Chicago for the Artropolis exhibition at the Merchandise Mart. We find out what's new this year at this annual Chicago tradition. More on the Story: What local galleries are bringing to the show Art Chicago's website

In honor of the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War this month, Geoffrey Baer looks back on what he's discovered about Chicago's Civil War history in a special edition of Ask Geoffrey.

Father Michael Pfleger was suspended from his ministry at St. Sabina Catholic Church by Cardinal Francis George today. Ash-har Quraishi has the story. More on the Story: A timeline of Pfleger's career More on the Story: A link to the letter from Cardinal George

The GOP proposal to reform Medicare has led to voter backlash at some town hall meetings. Eddie Arruza speaks to two congressmen about the heated debate over that, the budget and the president's birth certificate.

Slow jury selection at the Blagojevich retrial could push opening statements until next week. Elizabeth Brackett has the story. More on the Story: A blog from the jury foreman at the first trial

They are the ultimate pollinizers; without them there would be no agriculture. But over the past five years, the bees in North America and Europe have been disappearing like never before. So what's going on? We speak with the director of a new documentary examining this phenomenon.

The Lurie Garden is in full glory at Millennium Park. We meet the gifted gardeners who've helped this urban oasis grow up healthy and green. The Lurie Garden website

The judge in the Blagojevich trial is hoping to wrap up jury selection soon. Elizabeth Brackett has the story. Blagojevich Retrial Page: Today's developments

Newark, New Jersey's police chief is reportedly among three finalists on the list to be Chicago's next police superintendent. The others include the U.S. drug czar and a Chicago police insider. Eddie Arruza and his panel take a closer look at the three remaining contenders and what each would bring to the job. More on the Story: More on the candidates

We chat with Groupon founder Andrew Mason and the chairman of the Chicago tech company about its explosive growth and its future. While Groupon has taken off with consumers, not every business is giving their experience with the company a glowing review. More on the Story: One Chicago shop's experience Groupon's Chicago website

Sleeping on the job can be dangerous in some professions. Sleep expert Dr. Kathryn Reid joins us to talk about her latest research on sleep, and why it's so important to our health and well-being.

Geoffrey Baer takes us inside Chicago's first movie palaces. 

Today was the second day of jury selection at the Blagojevich retrial. Elizabeth Brackett has the story. Visit our Blagojevich retrial page Would you be able to serve as a juror in the Blagojevich trial?