Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM joins us to discuss a record order for Chicago-based Boeing,  the fallout from MF Global's collapse, and other top business headlines.

First Greece, now Italy. The Italian economic crisis has put the country on the brink of default on its massive debt, and the colorful Italian prime minister may be one of the casualties. Eddie Arruza and his panel look at how events in Europe are impacting things on this side of the Atlantic.

A volatile day on Wall Street as debt fears spread to Italy, and a new super bank for the super rich. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 joins us to discuss those stories and more top business headlines.

Are tax breaks for Chicago financial exchanges on the way? Gov. Pat Quinn says only if there's tax relief for working families. But can the state afford either? Our panel weighs in.

McCormick Place sees an immediate return after striking a major new union deal. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 joins us to discuss this, and more top business news.

Groupon hits the road to pitch its IPO to investors, while McCormick Place strikes a new, major union deal. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 joins us to discuss these stories and more top business headlines.

Should larger, heavier vehicles pay more for a Chicago city sticker? We have some of your thoughts in tonight's Viewer Mail.

The Chicago Transit Authority will not increase fares or cut services in 2012 under a budget proposal outlined Wednesday by CTA President Forrest Claypool. But the plan relies heavily on union cooperation.  Ash-har Quraishi has the story.

Reclaiming power from Wall Street corporations, as well as higher taxes on the rich, are at the center of a new book called The Price of Civilization. We talk with New York Times best-selling author Jeffrey Sachs. 

The Chicago Housing Authority's "Plan for Transformation" is now in its 11th year. But with a new CEO at the helm, what's next for the CHA? Natalie Moore of WBEZ is here with the details.

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.

The Chicago Transit Authority says it's facing a $277 million shortfall. Eddie Arruza talks with new CTA president Forrest Claypool about possible cuts and fare increases.

Home prices are down in every Chicago neighborhood and suburb. We show you which areas have been hit the hardest in this down economy.

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.

A city income tax? A toll on Lake Shore Drive? Those are just two suggestions for balancing the city budget from Chicago Inspector General Joseph Ferguson. Elizabeth Brackett talks with Ferguson about his controversial ideas.

There’s no good news on the Illinois budget, says the state's comptroller Judy Baar Topinka. Despite a hefty tax increase and new budget cuts, the state will still face an $8 billion budget hole next year. Elizabeth Brackett reports.