Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 joins us to discuss protests on Wall Street and here in Chicago, companies threatening to leave the state because of high Illinois taxes, and other top business headlines.
A small group in the Loop protested against Wall Street's so-called corporate greed today. Meanwhile, it's another extremely volatile day for the markets. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel look at the economy, and talk about whether or not we're inching closer to a double-dip recession.
Will customers revolt over new bank fees? Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 has that story, the demise of a Chicago institution and more top business headlines.
Another massive drop on Wall Street. We explore what's behind the latest stock market tumble.

Markets & Jobs

Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 joins us to discuss today's plunging markets, a dismal jobs report, debt fears in Europe and more.
Congressman Peter Roskam talks with Elizabeth Brackett about jobs, the economy, the Federal budget, and FEMA in the wake of Hurricane Irene.
With more bad economic news, the financial markets take another nosedive. Is a second recession on the way? Eddie Arruza and his panel look at what is driving down stocks.
As President Obama hit the road today to slam the partisanship in Congress, the final three members of the debt reduction "super committee" were named. Eddie Arruza and his panel take a look at who the 12 committee members are, and whether they'll be able to reach a consensus on spending cuts.
Has hyper-partisanship in Washington made "compromise" a dirty word? We talk with two local congressmen about this, and the implications of the newly named debt "super committee."
 

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