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In honor of the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birthday, master storyteller Syd Lieberman joins us with an excerpt from "Abraham and Isaac." It tells the story of Civil War soldiers and the president they called "Father Abraham."

It happened 80 years ago, but many Chicagoans still associate Valentine's Day with a massacre. We take a look back at gangland Chicago's most infamous hour.

We take a sneak peek at John Callaway's "Friday Night" interview with Chicago Tribune advice columnist Amy Dickinson.

"Check, Please!" host and master sommelier Alpana Singh joins us with some romantic wine pairings that are sure to please the palate and warm the heart for Valentine's Day.

The city's aldermen quizzed Mayor Daley today on what Chicago stands to receive from the nation's stimulus package. Rich Samuels joins us with the latest.

According to Forbes magazine, Chicago is the nation's third most miserable city in the country. The announcement has elicited some strong reactions throughout the Windy City. Carol Marin sits down with two columnists who have outspoken opinions on the matter.

The new U.S. treasury secretary unveiled the latest proposal to rescue the nation's banks and the price tag is in the trillions of dollars. What has happened to the money dispersed so far? Eddie Arruza talks to two top economists about the bailout plan in our economic series, "The Bottom Line." More information on "The Bottom Line"

We visit a photography exhibit at Chicago's DuSable Museum of African American History that explores the plight of black farmers in America.

On the eve of 16th president's 200th birthday, we go "Looking for Lincoln" with the author of a new book that sheds light on his evolving legacy.

We meet two young, rising stars in the classical music world, who will perform live in our studio. Matt Lipman & Clayton Penmore-Whitmore

The Dow closes down almost 400 points. This comes despite the Senate passing an $838 billion dollar stimulus plan this afternoon. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780's "Noon Business Hour" has the details on the Dow's drop.

Eddie Arruza and his panel take a closer look at the Senate's stimulus plan and the latest on the battle over the Cook County budget.

There was debate at City Hall today over a proposal to ban the sale of children's products containg a chemical some say is toxic. Rich Samuels tells us about the controversy.

Tour companies have something new to show off in Chicago, Barack Obama's neighborhood. Our Geoffrey Baer took some tours that included the future president's first apartment, the site of Michelle and Barack's first kiss and more. Gray Line Chicago My Kind of Tour Tours A do-it-yourself Obama tour from Chicagotribune.com

President Obama has been on the hard sell for his economic stimulus package, But a new book says we can't just throw money at our problems and expect them to go away. We'll talk to the author of "The Empathy Gap," who says a little bit of love and compassion can go a long way to solving some of our most pressing issues.

The deadline for the transition to digital television has now been extended. Christian Farr explains how the delay affects you and answers your questions.

President Obama holds his first White House press conference tonight, where he is expected to make a big push for his stimulus package. We carry the press conference live and will have analysis afterward.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 PM Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Governor Quinn meets with President Obama in Washington as the Illinois budget deficit approaches $9 billion dollars; former Chicago Public Schools chief Paul Vallas running for Cook County Board president; the feds reopen the 1982 Tylenol murder case; a 10-year-old Evanston student hangs himself; and the Bulls on a roll after Jerry Reinsdorf calls the season a "disaster." Guests:

Illinois is in the midst of the worst financial crisis in its history. Illinois Comptroller Dan Hynes joins Eddie Arruza to discuss the unprecedented fiscal challenges the state faces.

A new type of green car may be coming soon to a street near you. Rich Samuels reports on these "Neighborhood Electric Vehicles" and tells us why Mayor Daley would like to see them in Chicago.

Local doctors weigh in on the ethical controversy surrounding the woman who gave birth to octuplets after she already had six other biological children.

We preview John Callaway's "Friday Night" interview with Saul Alinsky biographer Sanford Horwitt. Known as the father of community organizing, Alinsky had a major influence on President Barack Obama.

In tonight's edition of "Ask Geoffrey," Geoffrey Baer reveals a hidden fact about the maker a popular confection in addition to other historic Chicago trivia.

John sits down with Saul Alinsky biographer Sanford Horwitt. Alinsky was known as the father of modern community organizing and was an early influence on Barack Obama, especially when the president was a community organizer here in Chicago in the 1980's.

Elizabeth Brackett has the latest on the damage to Holy Name Cathedral from the three-alarm fire early this morning.

Former schools chief Paul Vallas is running for president of the Cook County Board as a Republican. Carol Marin and her panel take a closer look at his announcement and other political headlines this week.