Mass Transit Funding Update
Governor Blagojevich says he will sign a mass transit bailout that includes a tax increase but he wants senior citizens to ride for free. Elizabeth Brackett has details on a busy day in Springfield.

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Reports are in today about the strength of consumer spending during the holiday season. The short answer is spending was down. But is the news all bad? And what does it mean for the larger economy? Eddie Arruza and his panel weigh in. Guests: Robert Stein and Diane Swonk.

Madeleine Albright
Clinton supporter and former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright is here with her thoughts on the challenges faced by the next U.S. President.

Stem Cell Documentary
A filmmaker and a neurologist team up to explore the latest in stem cell research. It's the new documentary from Kartemquin Films, the local film company that made "Hoop Dreams." We speak with the doctor and the director of "Mapping Stem Cell Research: Terra Incognita."

Bereavement Photography
When a newborn baby dies, hospitals usually offer to take a photo of the child as a keepsake. We meet Todd Hochberg, a Chicago documentary photographer whose "bereavement photography" goes far beyond a simple portrait.

Check, Please! Supper Club
Fiorentino shares its recipe for fresh tuna carpaccio alla siciliana.