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Throngs of protesters continue to march in Egypt for the seventh straight day of pro-democracy demonstrations. We talk about what drove citizens to take to the streets and how our country is responding. Al Jazeera's continued coverage

The gloves are off and the words are flying. With three weeks left in Chicago's mayoral campaign, the candidates are getting more assertive and personal. Eddie Arruza has the latest on the increasingly heated race for mayor. Early voting locations

The mayor's race is getting all the headlines, but the City Council may be on the verge of a major overhaul. We get insight from Carol Marin and her panel on some of the most-watched aldermanic races.

A theater company from the Republic of Belarus is making international headlines by standing up to the authoritarian rule in their homeland. We speak with one of the company's founders, along with the artistic director of the Goodman Theatre about the efforts to lend them a hand.

Earlier this month, the American Dialect Society chose the "Words of the Year" at their annual meeting. Jason Riggle, a linguist and professor from the University of Chicago, parses a few of these words and phrases for us. American Dialect Society -- Words of the Year

This week on Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review, the battle is over. Mayoral candidate Rahm Emanuel stays on the ballot with the Illinois Supreme Court's unanimous decision. An Appeals Court stops Gov. Pat Quinn's $31 billion capitol plan. Convicted former Chicago Police Commander Jon Burge keeps his police pension, despite his conviction for perjury and obstruction of justice. And the Bears defend their hobbled quarterback, Jay Cutler, against the chorus of criticism from other players and disappointed fans. Guests:

In a unanimous decision, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled late this afternoon that Rahm Emanuel meets the residency requirements and CAN run for mayor of Chicago. Eddie Arruza and his panel of attorneys, including a member of Emanuel's legal team, will have reaction. Read the Supreme Court opinion

Rahm Emanuel meets the residency requirements to remain on the Chicago mayoral ballot, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled today. But what does all this legal wrangling mean for Emanuel and his opponents moving forward? We take a look at the political implications of the ruling.

Yesterday, an Illinois appeals court threw out a $31 billion construction program already in progress. Chicago Sun-Times Springfield Bureau Chief Dave McKinney talks to us from the state capital with more details on this surprising development.

Cultural Connections: Weekend Events Need a good jolt in your life? Plunging with purpose into frosty Lake Michigan ought to do it! We preview what's going on and coming up in Chicago.

We've all heard of Kennedy, but do you know who Dan Ryan or William Edens are? Geoffrey Baer fills us in. Virtual World's Columbian Exposition Chicago Expressways "Who was Dan Ryan" -- Chicago Now

We hear what you had to say about recent stories when we read some of our viewer mail.

Will Rahm Emanuel remain on the ballot? Carol Marin and her panel discuss the latest in the ongoing saga surrounding Emanuel's bid to remain a Chicago mayoral candidate.

The state of the union is united -- for now. But will this spirit of bipartisanship last? We find out what President Obama's speech means for Congress moving forward.

The mental health of military veterans is receiving more attention. Eddie Arruza reports on how the Veterans Administration is trying to reach out to vets, as some Chicago social service agencies are stepping up to help.

Do you have complaints about your credit card company? Are you mad at your mortgage modifier? "The Fixer" columnist Stephanie Zimmermann of the Chicago Sun-Times offers tips for calling customer service, and other consumer advice. 'The Fixer' Column

We meet some beginning cross-country skiers -- and some experts -- at one of Cook County's premier cross-country ski destinations. Map of nearby cross-country ski destinations

It's been a whirlwind couple of days for the Rahm Emanuel campaign and for the Chicago Board of Elections. We talk to James Allen, communications director for the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners, about the Board's role in this ongoing drama.

Rahm Emanuel is back on the mayoral ballot, at least temporarily. The Illinois Supreme Court agrees to take up his residency challenge and issues a stay on the Appellate Court decision that knocked Emanuel off the ballot. Eddie Arruza and his panel examine the very latest in the fast-changing case.

So who exactly are the Supreme Court Justices deciding Rahm Emanuel's mayoral fate? We profile the state's high court and find out. Meet the Justices

Gov. Pat Quinn responded with some powerful words to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie about Illinois recruitment efforts. WBBM Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel has that and more in our business scoop.

Much needed vision care for thousands of Chicago Public School students is taking shape in the form of a free eye clinic. The partnership between CPS and the Illinois Eye Institute is considered the first of its kind. Ash-har Quraishi has the story. Read more about the program

Chicago Sun-Times Theater Critic Hedy Weiss reviews three productions currently running on local stages. Court Theatre: "Three Tall Women" Northlight Theatre: "Eclipsed" 16th Street Theater: "The Beats"

The Illinois Appellate Court has tossed mayoral frontrunner Rahm Emanuel off the ballot for mayor of Chicago today, reversing the decision of a lower court. An appellate panel ruled 2-1 that Emanuel did not meet the residency standard to run for mayor. Elizabeth Brackett has the latest. Read the Appellate Court decision on Emanuel's residency

The Appellate Court ruling excludes Rahm Emanuel from running for mayor. That's assuming the Illinois Supreme Court does not hear the case and reverse it before the Feb. 22 election. Our panel of legal experts weighs in on what the future holds in the continuing battle over Emanuel's residency.

A panel of political experts talks with Carol Marin about how today's court ruling transforms Chicago's mayoral race.