Former Alderman Vrdolyak Pleads Guilty
Former Alderman Edward Vrdolyak pleaded guilty today to charges in connection with a real estate kickback scheme. The case came to light when Stuart Levine testified during Tony Rezko's trial. Carol Marin has the latest on the details surrounding the guilty plea.
Obama Rally Preparations
With less than 24 hours to go until the Election Night rally in Grant Park, city officials and rally organizers are working around the clock to get ready for the crowd which some expect to reach 1 million people. Elizabeth Brackett reports.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
On the eve of the election, former Chicago Tribune managing editor Jim Warren joins us to talk about what we can expect tomorrow night.
Chicago Business
More trouble for Motorola. The local cell phone maker faces layoffs and declining sales. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 has the story behind that plus other business headlines.
Studs Terkel (1912-2008)
We remember Studs Terkel, who died Friday at the age of 96.
Critic for a Day
Sometimes a political speech sounds like it came directly out of a Hollywood script. Tonight we look at the intersection of politics and the silver screen. We countdown the top five political movies ever made with Chicago Tribune critic Michael Phillips.
Top Five Political Movies:
- Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
- All the King's Men
- The Manchurian Candidate
- All the President's Men
- Wag the Dog
Bears Alumni Club
Former Super Bowl bear Ed O'Bradovich reviews yesterday's win over the Detroit Lions.
