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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.

Could there be a delay in the upcoming digital TV transition? Christian Farr joins us once again to talk about the possibility of a delay and he will also answer more of your DTV questions.

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: History unfolds in Washington D.C. at President Obama's inauguration; Governor Blagojevich's Senate impeachment trial set for Monday; will President Obama make an immediate impact on the economy?; the suddenly struggling Blackhawks skate into the All-Star break; and violence is on the rise at Chicago Public School sporting events. Guests:

John sits down with noted Chicago author, historian and political activist Timuel Black, who just got back from President Obama's inauguration.

The governor's days on the job could be numbered. His trial before the Illinois State Senate begins Monday and some lawmakers say it might be over by next weekend. Rich Samuels has the latest on the impeachment trial, the governor's legal fight and the Illinois Reform Commision, which held its first session today.

Eddie Arruza and his panel look ahead to what will surely be an unprecedented week in Springfield as the Senate's impeachment trial gets underway.

We preview John Callaway's "Friday Night" interview with longtime Chicago historian Timuel Black, who was at the inauguration this week.

The city's health commissioner is here to ask Chicagoans to make a dramatic change in what they eat.

We get a sneak peak of the new comedy from Chicago Dramatists that has Will Clinger hitting the stage. "How I Became an Interesting Person"

In tonight's edition of "Ask Geoffrey," Geoffrey Baer answers a question about the large structure that once sat on a small concrete foundation in the Chicago River and other historic Chicago.

Time Out Chicago Features Editor Laura Baginski joins us with her weekend picks.

On his first full day in office, President Barack Obama wasted no time in outlining the tone and direction of his administration. Among his first acts: a pay freeze and tougher ethics rules. Eddie Arruza and his panelists take a look at the changes that are coming quickly under President Obama.

We take a look at the first lady's Inaguration Day style with the editor-in-chief of Michigan Avenue magazine, Susanna Negovan.

Nicole Hollander, the creator of the nationally syndicated comic strip "Sylvia," joins us to talk about the opening of her first solo gallery exhibition in 10 years.

We look at some candid photos of the Kennedys when the author of "The Kennedy Family Album" stops by to discuss her new book, which features photos of the famous family taken by a photographer with unusual access.

We have a live performance from a Chicago staple, singer/songwriter Robbie Fulks.

History will be made when Barack Obama is sworn in as the first African-American President of the United States, and WTTW will be there to provide complete coverage and analysis of the official inaugural ceremonies. Watch 44th President Obama in action as a State Senator in Chicago Tonight segments from 2000–2005

The day's events and what's head.

Historical perspective of the President's inaugural speech.