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Wisconsin Democrats may have fled the Capitol, but tens of thousands of protesters have taken their place. We talk with Illinois lawmakers about what the union woes of our neighbor to the north mean for us, and how long the Wisconsin Democrats' impromptu stay in Illinois might last. Coverage at our 'More on the Story' blog

Why local lawmakers, the FBI and the Federal Aviation Administration say this device could bring down an aircraft. And what local officials are planning to do to curb what they say is a growing threat to air safety at O'Hare and Midway airports. Our 'More on the Story' coverage

Whether rushing to make the train or maneuvering the crowded, bustling streets of Chicago, city living can be very stressful. We talk with Jonathan Kaplan, a clinical psychologist, who says you don't have to jet off to a Buddhist monastery to find serenity. It's just a matter of altering your mindset.

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This week on Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review, the tone turns nasty in the final days of the mayoral campaign. In a rally for Gery Chico, a union leader calls Rahm Emanuel a "Wall Street Judas." Mayor Daley says that's anti-Semitic. But Chico, who has three Jewish daughters, disagrees. Just weeks after a major income tax increase, Gov. Pat Quinn's $52.7 billion budget includes tough cuts and billions in borrowing. And in sports, Super Bowl Bears great Dave Duerson is found dead. Blackhawks Coach Joel Quenneville is hospitalized. And the Bulls beat the league's best.

Amy Chua, author of Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, joins us to discuss her controversial book about Chinese mothering. The topic has generated heated discussions about parenting and ethnicity across the country.

Since IBM's super computer Watson blew its human competition out of the water by winning on Jeopardy, the future of artificial intelligence looks bright. We explore that future. Washington Post with more on the story

Everything you ever needed to know about our four-legged equine friends, straight from the "Horse's" mouth. We take you inside the Field Museum's much anticipated new exhibit that has just galloped into town. Preview the exhibit online

From World War II bomber jets to failed car experiments, we find out how an expansive area underneath the Ford City Mall in West Lawn connects this neighborhood to its past.

Gov. Pat Quinn presented his budget to lawmakers in Springfield today. Part of the plan includes borrowing nearly $9 billion to pay overdue bills and other state debts. Ash-har Quraishi joins us to talk about the budget proposal. More on the budget

Carol Marin and several experts, including Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford, take a closer look at the governor's budget plan, and what may happen next in the General Assembly.

At a rally yesterday, a Gery Chico supporter compared Rahm Emanuel to Judas. Elizabeth Brackett addresses this, and other news in the final week before the mayoral election. Clip from Chico rally

Groupon deals have become wildly popular, but the offer made by one Chicago sandwich shop turned into a nightmare. What should businesses do before signing up with the deal-a-day giant? Eddie Arruza has the story. Groupon

Sick of shelling out at the gas pump? We sit down with the so-called father of the "Hypermiling" movement - who says you just don't have to. For more on Wayne Gerdes and CleanMPG.com Chicago Auto Show 2011

President Obama's proposed budget is disappointing fellow Democrats for going too far. And the Republicans say it doesn't go far enough. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel examines the spending -- and the cuts.

IBM's Watson super computer serves up stiff competition to its human challengers on Jeopardy. Ash-har Quraishi speaks with a computer scientist from Northwestern University about what the contest means for Artificial Intelligence. Learn about Watson

Banks and mortgage servicers are walking away from thousands of homes caught in the foreclosure pipeline. What does that do to neighborhoods, and the city itself? Elizabeth Brackett has the story. More on the story Woodstock Institute Story on lender 'walkaways'

The Senate candy desk is being occupied by Sen. Mark Kirk. We hear how Illinois candy companies are benefiting when Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 joins us with a look at the week in business. Story on Kirk's candy desk

How did the mortgage crisis begin, and who's to blame? Bethany McLean, Vanity Fair writer and author of the book All the Devils Are Here, answers this question and many more.

Jane Addams and her fellow reformers understood the social value of art and its ability to break down barriers and uplift people. On the Art Beat, find out how Jane Addams' Hull House was an incubator for early Chicago artists. Hull House Museum Text of Jane Addam's book Twenty Years at Hull House Corbett vs. Dempsey gallery

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Chicago Tonight: Live Forum, Live Streaming, Live Chat... it all starts at 7:00 pm Tonight at 7:00 pm, just 8 days before the election, the gloves come off as mayoral candidates Carol Moseley Braun, Gery Chico, Miguel del Valle and Rahm Emanuel answer tough questions, in a forum hosted by Carol Marin. Talk back:

This week on Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review, the latest polls are showing mayoral frontrunner Rahm Emanuel pulling away. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is victorious with both State's Attorney Anita Alvarez and Tom Dart's budget battles. The Washington, D.C. meeting at Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood's office between airline officials and Mayor Richard M. Daley didn't get very far. There's a controversy brewing over the city's blizzard clean-up priorities. And to a chorus of boos, the Bulls' Carlos Boozer returns victorious to Utah.

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak announced today that he will not step down. M. Cherif Bassiouni, president of the Egyptian American Society, joins us for analysis. Al-Jazeera's coverage

Layoffs are coming to the Cook County State's Attorney's office; this, on top of 100 pink slips that have already been issued. We talk to State's Attorney Anita Alvarez about who is getting cut and whether it helps solve the county's budget deficit. Cook County State's Attorney

The most recent poll in the Chicago mayoral contest places City Clerk Miguel del Valle at a distant third. Eddie Arruza talks to the self-proclaimed "poorest candidate" on his plans for the final 12 days of the race. del Valle on Chicago Tonight's 'Meet the Candidates' page del Valle's mayoral campaign