Escape from Jail
Elizabeth Brackett will have exclusive details of a Downers Grove businessman's escape from an Iraqi jail. The former Minister of Electricity had been held in an Iraqi jail on corruption charges.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
CTA president Frank Kruesi, Ald. Joe Moore and Ald. Ricardo Munoz join Carol Marin to talk about the CTA's current woes.
Ald. Troutman Arrested
There was news today of an alleged shakedown scheme by Chicago alderman Arenda Troutman. Rich Samuels was at federal court and brings us the latest. Read the Troutman complaint here.
Daley Challengers
Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown made her Chicago mayoral candidacy official today. And Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s wife Sandi says she wants to be the 7th Ward alderman. Rich Samuels has the latest on the lineups for the February municipal elections.
City Council Debrief
The three new aldermen appointed by Mayor Daley to the Chicago City ouncil took their seats today. Rich Samuels has the latest on the last council meeting of the year and the upcoming municipal elections.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
His mother was a Kennedy, his father a member of the rat pack. But Christopher Kennedy Lawford became a drug addict. He'll share his story with Carol Marin tonight.
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
In the final installment in our Chicago Matters series on Illinois education funding, Eddie Arruza and his panel look at how school financing became a major campaign issue this year and whether public schools can expect any meaningful reform in the near future. Guests: Linda Lenz, Terry Mazany
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Milton Friedman, the legendary Nobel Prize-winning Chicago economist, died today at age 94. Eddie Arruza and his panel will look at the legacy of one of the world's most influential economists. Guests: Sam Peltzman, Leo Melamed and Joseph Bast
News Analysis with Carol Marin
Out with the old, in with the new... Carol Marin will talk transition with outgoing Cook County board president Bobbie Steele and incoming president Todd Stroger.
Obama/Campaign Update
Sen. Barack Obama admits his real estate dealings with the indicted Tony Rezko were a blunder. Rich Samuels has the latest on the man whose star power Democrats hope will push them over the top at the polls tomorrow.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
Candidates in tomorrow's midterm elections have been citing newspaper endorsements in their TV ads. Carol Marin will pick the brains of the editorial page editors behind those newspaper endorsements. Guests: Bruce Dold, Steve Huntley and David Beery
Lou Piniella
The Cubs have a new manager. We'll hear what Lou Piniella plans to do to turn the team's fate around.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
The Chicago Board of Trade and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange announced today that the two companies will merge. What does it mean for Chicago's economy, and what does it mean for investors? Elizabeth Brackett and her panelists will explain.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Ald. Arenda Troutman, who was charged this week with bribery, spoke out this morning at the first Chicago City Council meeting of 2007. Rich Samuels brings us the highlights of her raucous press conference. In light of those allegations against Ald. Troutman, one question raised is, do Chicago's aldermen have too much power over what does or does not get built in their wards? Elizabeth Brackett and her panel will take a look. Guests: Tom Durkin, Jay Stewart, Chris Gair
The Beetles are Back
Wilmette is the latest community to do battle with the destructive Emerald Ash Borer beetle. The village is cutting down almost 3000 ash trees. Guests: Wilmette Village President Chris Canning, Clem Hamilton, Morton Arboretum
New Illinois Laws
A number of new laws in Illinois took effect on January 1st. Eddie Arruza will tell us what some of these laws are and how they may impact you.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Overspending. Underfunding. Calls for resignation of the chief. What is in store for Chicago's CTA? Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take a look at the issues surrounding this vital Chicago service. Guests: Greg Hinz, Scott Smith, Jackie Leavy
"Pursuit of Happyness"
The inspiring life story of Chicagoan Chris Gardner has been made into a major motion picture starring Will Smith. We'll revisit our July interview with this once-homeless single father-turned-millionaire businessman.
Mayor Daley
Elizabeth Brackett sits down for a one-on-one interview with Mayor Daley, who yesterday announced that he will seek his sixth term in office.
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Last Friday's tragic downtown shooting was over an invention. Eddie Arruza talks to an inventor about the sometimes frustrating process of bringing an idea to life. Guests: Jeff Ward, Tim Holbrook
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Illinois once again ranks as one of the deadliest states when it comes to drunk driving fatalities on our roadways, according to a report released today. Eddie Arruza and his panelists look at what it will take to improve those numbers.
President Jimmy Carter
We'll preview John Callaway's "Friday Night" conversation with former President Jimmy Carter.
Medicare Senior Hotline
Medicare Part D Open Enrollment begins Wednesday November 15. For assistance or eligibility information, seniors can call the state's Senior Hotline at 1-800-252-8966.
News Analysis with Christian Farr
Chicago's Olympic dreams got a big boost when San Francisco dropped out of the competition this week. Christian Farr and his panel weigh in on Chicago's chances. Guests: Marc Ganis, Philip Hersh
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
The political landscape continues to shift not only in Washington but also here in Chicago. Eddie Arruza talks to two members of the newly elected congress, one of whom had considered running for mayor of Chicago. Guests: Rep. Luis Gutierrez and Rep. Judy Biggert
Voting Troubles
There are still questions surrounding the slow vote count in Cook County Tuesday night. Phil Ponce talks to Clem Balanoff, Cook County Director of Elections, about what happened and how he plans to fix it.
Eat Your Veggies!
Even more evidence is out today that eating leafy green veggies will protect your brain.
We'll hear from the Rush University Medical Center 's epidemiologist with more details.
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