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The blizzard's whiteout conditions are slamming Chicago commuters. The meteorologist-in-charge of the National Weather Service's Chicago bureau gives us the latest on what is being labeled a potentially "life-threatening" blizzard. National Weather Service: Chicago

As the massive snowstorm hits Chicago, the city says it is prepared. Elizabeth Brackett has the latest storm details.

It may be the most contentious moment so far of the Chicago mayoral campaign, and now one candidate has apologized to another. Eddie Arruza tells us how Carol Moseley Braun is trying to recover after she accused another candidate of being "strung out on crack."

Will the city shut down because of the snow? Ash-har Quraishi has the latest on weather-related cancellations and closings. Chicago Emergency Closings

Find out how the blizzard is going to impact Chicago companies when Kris Kridel, of WBBM Newsradio 780, joins us to look at the week in business.

We meet a Chicago artist who helps people transform their old tattoos and scars, and sometimes even their lives. Jay Shefsky reports. Read more on the story Sacred Transformations website

The massive 2011 snowstorm has sparked comparisons to what many remember as the greatest storm of all: the famed blizzard of 1967. A few years ago, the late John Callaway brought us this remembrance of that historic event.

Today marks a historic moment for Illinois, as Gov. Pat Quinn signs into law a bill that offers same-sex partners similar rights as those granted to married couples. Ash-har Quraishi has the story.

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.