Iowa Caucus Countdown
Presidential candidates make their pitches to win over voters in the final hours before the Iowa caucuses tomorrow. Carol Marin joins us with more, live from Iowa.
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Governor Blagojevich again called legislators into special session today to deal with mass transit funding issues. But is it too little late? Eddie Arruza and his panel take a closer look. Guests: Chris Fusco and Kristen McQueary.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
There has been mixed news about the economy all through the year. How does the state of the U.S. economy affect the average person? Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take a closer look. Guests: Terry Savage - Chicago Sun-Times, Carl Tannenbaum - economic consultant and Christopher Davis - Morningstar.
Daley Criticizes Son's Judgment
Mayor Daley today said his son's failure to reveal his interest in a company doing business with the city was a "lapse of judgment". Rich Samuels has the details.
Tax Fraud
A top fundraiser for Governor Blagojevich is indicted on tax charges. Christian Farr will have the details.
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
The long awaited report on steroid use in professional baseball is out and it's a bombshell. Among those named in the report are former Cubs and White Sox players. Eddie Arruza and his panel look at what it means to the future of the game.
Transit Funding on Hold
Congressmen from the land of Metra call on state legislators to resolve transit funding issues before more than $1 billion in federal funding travel elsewhere. Rich Samuels has details.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
House Speaker Michael Madigan unveiled a major gambling expansion plan yesterday. We'll hear what tonight's panel of lawmakers think of the proposal. Guests: State Sen. Rickey Hendon, State Rep. Bob Biggins and State Rep. Lou Lang.
Gambling Expansion
Illinois House Democrats today proposed a massive expansion of gambling, including a city-owned casino in Chicago. Rich Samuels has details.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
Oprah was on the stump this weekend for Barack Obama in the early primary states. But will her influence translate into votes? Carol Marin and her panel take a closer look. Guests: Delmarie Cobb, Don Rose and Steve Rhodes.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
The governor's governing style has elicited a lot of editorializing. His approval ratings are low and he has alienated the legislature. CBS2's Mike Flannery followed the governor around for a few weeks as part of a special report and he joins Carol Marin to talk about it.
Mass Transit Compromise?
Will the compromise proposed today by House Democrats end the mass-transit funding crisis? Rich Samuels tells us who's changed their tunes and why.
Remembering John Drury
Veteran Chicago broadcaster John Drury died yesterday after battling Lou Gehrig's Disease. We'll look back at a 2003 "Chicago Tonight" conversation with Drury.
Cook County Tax Proposal
A Cook County commissioner has proposed alternatives to the sales tax increase currently on the table. Rich Samuels tells us who would pay more for what.
Bhutto Assassination
The assassination of Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto has major implications both inside Pakistan and around the world. We'll look at what's next for Pakistan.
Smoke-Free Chicago
Illinois' new restrictive smoking ban goes into effect next Tuesday. How are smokers planning to cope? And what effect will it have on local businesses? Elizabeth Brackett has the story.
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Cook County Budget Crisis
There were protests at the county building today against proposed budget cuts. Rich Samuels brings us up to date on Cook County's budget crisis.
Gambling Referendum?
Should Illinois voters have a say in whether or not gambling is expanded in the state? Lt. Governor Pat Quinn thinks so. Christian Farr tells us why the Lt. Governor thinks a referendum is necessary.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
Mayor Daley's son, Patrick, invested in a sewer inspection company that did business with the city - and he failed to disclose his ownership as required by law. Carol Marin and her panel take a closer look. Guests: Jay Stewart, Tim Novak and Dick Simpson.
City Council Update
Rich Samuels will bring us the latest from today's City Council meeting.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
The Cook County Board has until February to pass a balanced budget. But nobody can agree on how to close a $238 million shortfall. Carol Marin will talk to a panel of county commissioners on what their solutions are to the budget impasse.
The Works of Roger Brown, 1941 - 1997
Mortgage Crisis Relief Coming?
The federal government steps in to help subprime mortgage holders. Is it too little too late? How many people will be helped and should they be helped at all? Guest: Deborah Lucas, Northwestern University finance professor
Mo Rocca
You know him from "The Daily Show", "CBS Sunday Morning," and "Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me." Comedian and political satirist Mo Rocca joins us in the studio.
Cook County Budget Crisis
A Cook County commissioner plays the race card as the county board finds itself unable to pass either new taxes or spending cuts. Rich Samuels brings us up to date on the Cook County budget crisis.
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
The internet has become a social gathering place for many people. But a new study has uncovered some surprising facts about where young people go when they're online. Eddie Arruza talks to Northwestern University researcher Eszter Hargittai.
Urban Chickens
Will the City Council banish live chickens from Chicago's residential neighborhoods? Rich Samuels introduces us to three hens and their owner, all of whom plan to fight City Hall.
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