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As President Obama signed the $787 billion dollar stimulus bill into law today, the Dow plunged 298 points to 7552. We find out why this happened today and what the outlook is for the economy.

There has been more upheaval in the Chicago media asthe Chicago Tribune and the Chicago Sun-Times announced some changes. Kris Kridel of WBBM's Newsradio 780's "Noon Business Hour" will be here with those details plus the stories behind the rest of the week's business headlines.

We asked you whether or not you think Sen. Roland Burris should resign. We hear what you had to say when we read some of our viewer mail.

Sen. Roland Burris has now admitted that he did attempt to fundraise for former Gov. Rod Blagojevich at the same time he was campaigning to be named to the U.S. Senate seat previously held by Barack Obama. We hear what Sen. Burris had to say.

Elected officials from both sides of the aisle are calling for the resignation of Sen. Roland Burris. We talk to Cook County Clerk David Orr, who expressed his displeasure in an open letter to Burris' office today. Read David Orr's open letter to Sen. Roland Burris

Senator Roland Burris held a short press conference today where he addressed the controversy over conversations he had with former Governor Rod Blagojevich's administration regarding his appointment to the U.S. Senate. We watch his entire statement.

Did Roland Burris lie under oath to the house impeachment panel? Many state lawmakers like Republican State Rep. Jim Durkin say he did and want the state to try him for perjury. But is there a case? We find out what needs to be proven when we talk to the dean of Chicago Kent College of Law.

We look back at what Burris said yesterday regarding his dicussions with the Blagojevich administration.

Members of the Illinois House, who were also a part of the governor's impeachment committee, share their thoughts on the latest developments surrounding Burris.

We talk to a former FBI agent about what is involved in letting someone know they have been intercepted on a wire-tapped phone.

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Chicago and Illinois awaiting much-needed federal stimulus dollars; former governor Blagojevich slams Illinois lawmakers for infidelity and alcoholism; startling allegations of corporal punishment in the Chicago Public Schools; downtown parking meter rates going way up today; the Chicago Auto Show drives into town; Cubs and Sox pitchers and catchers report to spring training this weekend; and Chicago Bulls legend Johnny "Red" Kerr honored this week. Guests:

Time Out Chicago magazine joins us with a variety of events for this Valentine's Day weekend. Chicago Auto Show Auto Show Love-In Friday the 13th Party Night Lab Puppy Love 2009

Today is the day Chicago and rival cities Rio De Janeiro, Tokyo and Madrid submit their final Olympic bid proposals to the International Olympic Committee. But, questions still linger as to the specifics of Chicago's plan and its cost to taxpayers. Eddie Arruza and his panel, including the president of Chicago 2016, weigh in.

The proposed merger between Ticketmaster and Live Nation Entertainment may drive concert ticket prices even higher. The Sun-Times pop music critic, Jim DeRogatis, joins us with the ramifications of the consolidation.

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.