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What does Chicago stand to gain from the economic stimulus package? Elizabeth Brackett spoke with Rep. Mark Kirk, Rep. Jan Schakowsky and State Sen. Matt Murphy about the stimulus plan being debated in Congress.

Carol Marin sits down with the state's newly sworn-in governor, who will discuss his plans and priorities for the weeks and months to come.

Rod Blagojevich has been ousted from office, but the state's fiscal and funding problems remain. We hear from State Rep. Julie Hamos and State Sen. Kirk Dillard about what is next for Springfield.

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Embattled Governor Rod Blagojevich thrown out of office; Governor Pat Quinn pledges to "fumigate state government" of corruption; President Obama's stimulus plan passed by the House of Representatives, what does it mean to Chicago?; Mayor Daley names Ron Huberman Chicago's new Public Schools chief; and Chicago-area home prices continue to plummet. Guests:

Pulitzer-Prize winning author John Updike died Tuesday. We take a look back at John Callaway's 2006 Friday Night interview with the literary giant.

Carol Marin was in Springfield today and joins us live with the latest breaking news as the Illinois State Senate wraps up its impeachment trial.

Does a new governor automatically mean an end to gridlock in state government? Eddie Arruza and members of the Illinois House of Representatives weigh in on today's historic events and what happens from here.

Blagojevich ended his boycott of the Senate's impeachment trial today when he delivered his closing thoughts to the Senate. Christian Farr has a look at the governor's remarks.

We hear from two journalists who have been covering the governor's scandal. Mary Mitchell of the Chicago Sun-Times and Bob Crawford of WBBM Newsradio 780 discuss the impeachment proceedings.

Eddie Arruza looks to the future with two former Illinois constitutional officers to determine what lies ahead for Blagojevich and the state of Illinois.

Rich Samuels has more on the 14-year-old that managed to impersonate a police officer and go undetected for several hours.

We take a historical ride through local neighborhoods with Chicago expert, Ann Durkin Keating as she talks about some of the areas featured in her newest book "Chicago Neighborhoods and Suburbs: A Historical Guide."

The witnesses have been called and the Illinois State Senate could vote to remove Gov. Blagojevich as early as tomorrow. Carol Marin and her panel of legislators discuss what is next for Illinois government.

New Chicago Public School chief Ron Huberman got an earful his first day on the job. Rich Samuels tells us about the biggest challenge he faces.

Cities all across the country are lining up for a piece of President Obama's proposed $825 billion stimulus package. So why has Chicago not submitted a wish list of projects yet? The Chicago Tribune's David Greising joins us with some answers.

The worsening job market is impacting the mental health of many people. We hear from a psychologist on why this is happening and what can be done to help those who are struggling.

On the Artbeat, we meet an up-and-coming, local comic book artist, whose work has taken her around the world. Christian Farr goes one-on-one with artist Ashley Woods finds out what makes her unique in her industry. Ashley Woods' Blog and Gallery Millennia War Comic Book Website

Mayor Daley has picked CTA President Ron Huberman to be the next CEO of the Chicago Public Schools. Rich Samuels will tell us why and brings us reaction from the teachers union and an elected official who thinks the mayor is making the wrong choice.

The Illinois State Senate got a taste of the FBI's secret recordings of Governor Blagojevich today. Eddie Arruza and his panel weigh in on the legal and political fallout.

Pulitzer-Prize winning author John Updike died today. We take a look back at John Callaway's 2006 interview with the literary giant.

The governor went on a national media blitz today while boycotting his own impeachment trial. Rich Samuels has the highlights from his interviews on national television. Longtime media observers also join us to talk about the effectiveness of the embattled governor's unusual strategy.

Analysis of the Media Blitz

Carol Marin and her panel of state legislators, some of whom are expected to be called as witnesses in the coming days, discuss the first day of the Illinois Senate's impeachment trial.

From reciting random poetic verses to hinting that he would appoint Oprah to the United States Senate, the governor's most recent actions have raised eyebrows once again. We hear from two psychologists who offer their insight on the governor's mental health.

Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780's "Noon Business Hour" takes a look at the week's top business stories, including the soaring profits posted by Illinois-based McDonald's.