Monday, December 01, 2008

Trouble on Wall Street
The Dow Jones industrial average dropped nearly 700 points today despite positive Christmas shopping news. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 helps us understand the forces at work.

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Durbin asks for Ryan's Release
Senator Dick Durbin says he is not asking President George Bush to pardon former Governor George Ryan, but he is asking that he be released from prison. Durbin acknowledged that the request is highly unpopular in Illinois but says he is asking for compassion for the 74-year-old Ryan. Elizabeth Brackett has the details.

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Obama's National Security Team
Hillary Clinton has agreed to become Barack Obama's Secretary of State. Rich Samuels and Carol Marin report on the new administration's national security team.

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Chicago's Lakefront with Geoffrey Baer
In 1959, a young Queen Elizabeth landed on Chicago's lakefront. The lakefront has also hosted worlds fairs, political conventions, and most recently Barack Obama's victory rally. It is all chronicled in Geoffrey Baer's new show, "Chicago's Lakefront." We have a sneak preview.

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