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Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel announced the Chicago Transportation Leadership Team today. Ash-har Quraishi has the story. More on the Story: The new team members

As Washington continues to wrangle over budgets, debt ceilings and the role of government, we talk with two local congressmen with very different points of view -- Republican Joe Walsh and Democrat Danny Davis. Website for Rep. Danny Davis Website for Rep. Joe Walsh

Preventing potentially deadly infections has become an increasing problem at many hospitals. Eddie Arruza looks at a high-tech way one Chicago hospital is trying out to eliminate healthcare-related infections and what patients should be asking their doctors and nurses.

A proposal is in the works that would force the city's two coal fired power plants to switch to natural gas or shut down. It has majority support in City Council, but it still might not pass. Paris Schutz tells us why. Chicago Clean Power Coalition

Can you hear the bells ringing? Wedding season is upon us. So raise your glass! "Check Please" Host and Master Sommelier Alpana Singh is here with advice for wedding gifting and toasting. Ask Alpana your own questions More on Alpana's recommendations Wedding Wine and Gift Registries

Does the old adage 'you are what you eat' also apply to what you drink? Celebrity fitness guru Dr. Ian Smith will discuss this, his new book and much more. More on the book

On the Artbeat, working people and their families are in the spotlight at celebrated photographer Milton Rogovin's exhibit in Chicago. More on the Story: A slideshow of Rogovin's work More on Milton Rogovin The Gage Gallery exhibition

Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel named Jean-Claude Brizard as his CEO of Chicago Public Schools this morning, as well as a number of the new school board members. Will Brizard be able to close the $720 million budget gap? Ash-har Quraishi has the story.

It's been called Blago 2.0. Carol Marin and her panel have the latest as the prosecution and defense reboot for round two of the Blagojevich trial.

Chicago Sun-Times chairman and Mesirow Financial CEO Jim Tyree's death at the University of Chicago hospital sparked a federal probe. We talk about the results and how electronic records could cut down on medical errors. Chicago Tribune article on the federal probe

The local economy is slowly improving according to new data. WBBM Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel joins us to explain the results and review this week's business headlines. Summary of the data Release from the Department of Employment Security A map of foreclosed properties in Illinois

This week on Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review, a major education reform deal is struck in Springfield. Will it lead to longer school days for Chicago school children? The Reverend Jesse Jackson denies discrimination allegations made against him. Should motorists with gas guzzlers pay more for city stickers? And in sports, the Sox can't seem to hold a lead, the Bulls soar to the NBA's best record and the Hawks try to hang on in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Guests:

A longer school day, changes in teacher tenure and new strike standards are all part of an extensive education reform bill facing the Illinois Senate. The Chicago Sun-Times' Dave McKinney joins us from Springfield with details of that bill and more Capitol news.

Mayor Daley held a press conference today about the city budget. He says he is returning $50 million to the parking meter long-term reserves. Ash-har Quraishi has the story. City budget website

Former Cy Young Award-winner and Chicago baseball broadcasting legend, Steve Stone, joins us to talk about baseball and his new book. Stone was Harry Caray's broadcasting partner. More on the Story: Harry Caray's 1985 appearance on Chicago Tonight Steve Stone's website

Jay Shefsky visits the last freestanding kosher fish market in the Chicago area and its Mexican owner. More on the Story: web-exclusive video interviews

Two new inspired productions are coming to a PBS station near you. Ramsey Lewis and John Jacobsen are here to talk about "Proclamation of Hope" and "The Artist Toolbox". "Proclamation of Hope" documentary "The Artist Toolbox" Ramsey Lewis' website

One day before the president comes to town for a series of re-election fundraisers, he lays out his plan for deficit reduction. Carol Marin and her panel have more on what it means, and how it ties into his re-election strategy. What cuts should be made to reduce the deficit?

The premiere hospital on the South Side, the University of Chicago Medical Center, does not have an Adult Level 1 Trauma Center. Elizabeth Brackett reports on the level of emergency care on the South Side of Chicago.

We talk with the author of a new book that showcases a collection of essays that highlight the long-lasting impact of fathers in or out of childrens' lives. More on the Story: Post your comments on fatherhood More on the book More on John Fountain

On the Artbeat, we look into the "hands-on" approach of American artist John Marin, and find out how painter Georgia O'Keefe was instrumental in getting his masterworks to Chicago. Marin's exhibit at The Art Institute Images of Marin's collection at The Art Institute

On the Artbeat, enter the surreal world of Gertrude Abercrombie -- a visionary Chicago painter who impressed both art critics and some of the giants of jazz.

Gas prices are rising, but is there any relief in sight? We talk about the financial pain at the pump, and if $4 dollars or more per gallon is now the new normal.

Chicago is losing Batman but local suburb Plano is inheriting the "Man of Steel." WBBM Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel joins us to talk about this week's business headlines. Chicago Tribune article on "Superman"

The Civil War began 150 years ago today and the young metropolis of Chicago played many roles in the conflict. Eddie Arruza explores some of the ways the city and state took part in the war that ended slavery in the U.S. and tested the resilience of the nation.

Harry Volkman spent 55 years on the air forecasting Chicago's ever-changing weather. We catch up with him and talk about his new book. What's Volkman up to? To buy Volkman's self-published book, send him an email