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News Analysis with Carol Marin Out with the old, in with the new... Carol Marin will talk transition with outgoing Cook County board president Bobbie Steele and incoming president Todd Stroger.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman Election Day analysis, we digest the results, all signs point to Mayor Daley running again, Best Buy wants to open on the Magnificent Mile, Block 37 taken over by a new owner, and the Bears prepare to rebound against the Giants. Guests:

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza The political landscape continues to shift not only in Washington but also here in Chicago. Eddie Arruza talks to two members of the newly elected congress, one of whom had considered running for mayor of Chicago. Guests: Rep. Luis Gutierrez and Rep. Judy Biggert Voting Troubles There are still questions surrounding the slow vote count in Cook County Tuesday night. Phil Ponce talks to Clem Balanoff, Cook County Director of Elections, about what happened and how he plans to fix it.

County Board Todd Stroger claims victory and his opponent acknowledges defeat. Rich Samuels will be here with the details. News Analysis with Carol Marin Governor Blagojevich is victorious. Carol Marin and political pundits Joel Weisman and Robert Starks weigh in on all the key races. Melissa Bean We'll talk with Democrat Melissa Bean about her plans for her second term as the representative for Illinois's 8th Congressional district.

Election Day 2006

Obama/Campaign Update Sen. Barack Obama admits his real estate dealings with the indicted Tony Rezko were a blunder. Rich Samuels has the latest on the man whose star power Democrats hope will push them over the top at the polls tomorrow. News Analysis with Carol Marin Candidates in tomorrow's midterm elections have been citing newspaper endorsements in their TV ads. Carol Marin will pick the brains of the editorial page editors behind those newspaper endorsements. Guests: Bruce Dold, Steve Huntley and David Beery

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman Just four days until the election, we'll analyze all the top races, United Airlines back in the black, the Tribune Company disappointed in bids for its media empire, the unbeaten Bears take on the Dolphins, and the Bulls open a new season. Guests:

Political Update The Chicago Tribune is reporting that Wilmette businessman Tony Rezko, who now faces a federal indictment, owns a vacant lot next door to Senator Barack Obama. Rich Samuels tells us more about the relationship between a rising star and a possibly sinking ship.

News Analysis with Carol Marin Voting for judges may seem like a daunting task with more than 70 up for retention. But you don't have to walk away from the bottom of your ballot. Carol Marin and her panel will tell you who the 11 bar associations agreed should ...not... be sent back to the bench. Bird Hospital We'll take you to an ER whose only patients are birds injured while migrating. Learn more about Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation.

PROGRAMMING NOTE: Tonight's edition of Chicago Tonight is abbreviated to be able to present Candidate Free Time during our second half hour.

Campaign Update The charges continue to fly in the tight race for Cook County board president. Rich Samuels has the latest on that and other key races that voters will decide on November 7th. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Elizabeth Brackett and her panel of journalists take a look at the top stories of the past month and those we spent too much time paying attention to. Guests: Dawn Turner Trice, Lester Munson, Neil Steinberg

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman Election countdown, we'll look at all the hot races, Mayor Daley scraps blue bag recycling program, housing prices continue to slump, the undefeated Bears back in action, and the Bulls set to tip off a new season. Guests:

Note: Governor Rod Blagojevich originally accepted our invitation to join tonight's candidate forum. Several weeks ago, he backed out of that commitment, saying he couldn't reach an agreement with his opponent on when or where to appear. Race for Governor of Illinois Phil Ponce talks one-on-one with Republican candidate Judy Baar Topinka about her vision for Illinois.

Blagojevich Clout Connection? A ride in a private jet chartered by indicted political operative Stuart Levine was the issue of the day in the race for governor. Rich Samuels tells us why. News Analysis with Carol Marin The candidates for Illinois treasurer will be here talk about how they'd handle the state's money. Guests: Democrat Alexi Giannoulias, Republican Christine Radogno, and Green Party candidate, Dan Rodriguez Schlorff

Eat Your Veggies! Even more evidence is out today that eating leafy green veggies will protect your brain. We'll hear from the Rush University Medical Center 's epidemiologist with more details.

News Analysis with Carol Marin It's a congressional race that's garnering national attention. Henry Hyde is retiring after three decades in Congress, and there's a bruising battle to succeed him - and perhaps tip the balance of Congress. We'll hear from Republican Peter Roskam and Democrat Tammy Duckworth live in our studio tonight.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman Latest polls show Tony Peraica in dead heat with Todd Stroger, Tony Rezko finally appears in court, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and the Chicago Board of Trade merge, a Chicago Sun-Times investigation finds patronage workers' compensation claims cost city taxpayers millions, Lou Piniella named new Cubs manager, and the Bears pull off a miracle on Monday Night Football. Guests:

Rezko Pleads Not Guilty Democratic fundraiser Tony Rezko pleaded not guilty in federal court today on fraud charges. A plea in a separate case is expected later today. Rich Samuels brings us the latest. News Analysis with Carol Marin Tony Peraica, Republican candidate for Cook County Board President, joins us to talk about what he plans to do for the county if he wins. His democratic opponent, Todd Stroger, declined to participate on tonight's program.

Obama-rama Oprah, the queen of talk, helped Sen. Barack Obama launch his latest campaign this morning - for his new book. We'll hear about his barnstorming book tour with Chicago Sun-Times columnist Lynn Sweet. News Analysis with Eddie Arruza In the first of our candidate forums, Eddie Arruza talks with Dan Seals, Democratic candidate for the 10th Congressional District. Seals' opponent Mark Kirk declined our invitation to participate.

Lou Piniella The Cubs have a new manager. We'll hear what Lou Piniella plans to do to turn the team's fate around. News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett The Chicago Board of Trade and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange announced today that the two companies will merge. What does it mean for Chicago's economy, and what does it mean for investors? Elizabeth Brackett and her panelists will explain.

News Analysis with Carol Marin ComEd cries poor and says it needs a steep rate increase in order to avoid bankruptcy. But today's Sun-Times details the CEO's $27 million salary. Carol Marin and her panel take a closer look.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman Governor Blagojevich's longtime confidant indicted, President Bush comes to town, Mayor Daley unveils new city budget, Andersonville may put the reins on retail chains, the undefeated Bears get ready for "Monday Night Football," and the Cubs managerial search in full swing. Guests:

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza Mayor Daley has appointed reform-minded State Senator Miguel del Valle as the new City Clerk. Eddie Arruza will ask del Valle why he took the job and what he's going to do with it. Patricia Hitchcock We'll talk to Patricia Hitchcock about her famous father, the master of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock. Click here for more on the upcoming Hitchcock Festival.

New Indictments Announced Businessman and top advisor to Governor Blagojevich Tony Rezko was indicted today in two fraud cases. Carol Marin reports on what else came out of today's press conference by U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald. Then she and her guests will talk about what this could mean for the governor, with just weeks to go before the election.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Political candidates are out in force as the election season heats up. There were both gubernatorial and Cook County Board presidential debates today. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel will rate how the candidates did. Guests: Carlos Hernandez Gomez, Greg Hinz, Christian Farr

News Analysis with Carol Marin Governor Blagojevich's campaign is choosing a "rose garden" strategy when it comes to debates. Carol Marin and her panel weigh in on that and other political news. Bears Alumni Club Something special is happening at Soldier Field this year. Former Bears linebacker and special teams standout Jim Schwantz is here to recap yet another dominating performance by the Bears.