Rezko Corruption Trial
Jury selection began today in the corruption trial of the governor's top fundraiser Tony Rezko. Rich Samuels has the latest.
Critic for a Day
Tinley Park Shooting Update
An impassioned plea today to a mass murderer still at large. Rich Samuels has the latest on the search for the man who killed five women in Tinley Park 16 days ago.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
Barack Obama won big this past weekend and Hillary Clinton shook up her campaign leadership. Carol Marin and her panel take a closer look at what lies ahead.
GrubHub.com
On a cold night like tonight, you can bet some restaurants will be making more delivery runs than usual. We find out how two locals founded GrubHub.com and is changing how Chicago does take-out. Guests: Matt Maloney and Mike Evans
Early Voting Update
Record numbers of Chicagoans have already cast their votes in the February 5 primary. Rich Samuels tells us who is voting early and why.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
Carol Marin and her panel take a closer look at political fundraiser Tony Rezko, arrested today for allegedly violating the terms of his bond as he faces trial in federal court next month on corruption charges. Guests: Tim Novak and John Chase
Remembering Chicago's Leaders
We look back at life and legacy of John Stroger and Eugene Sawyer.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
We begin our series of candidate forums with the Democratic candidates vying to unseat incumbent Mark Kirk in the 10th Congressional district. Guests: Dan Seals and Jay Footlik.
Chicago Police Update
Mayor Daley's choice for Chicago's new top cop submits to a grilling from city aldermen. Rich Samuels has details.
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.
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.
Governor's Special Session
Governor Blagojevich is calling lawmakers back to Springfield next week to resolve the mass transit funding crisis. Is the end in sight? Or will it be more of the same? Rich Samuels has the details.
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Cook County taxpayers paid more than $800 million in 2006 toward TIFs, or tax increment financing. Cook County Clerk David Orr joins Eddie Arruza to talk about the impact on individual tax payers.
Students Protest Suspensions
At a rally organized by Operation PUSH today Morton West High School students again protested suspensions and possible expulsion. Twenty-five students are being disciplined following an anti-war protest at the school on November 1. Elizabeth Brackett reports.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
A new report released today argues that adoption records should be more open. This is not currently the case in most states including Illinois. Carol Marin and her panel take a closer look at the issue.
City Tax Hikes
A property tax hike and increased fees have passed the first hurdle at City Hall. Elizabeth Brackett spent the day there and brings us the latest.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
Springfield legislators are still figuring out how to use taxpayers money for this fiscal year. But how much has all this cost the taxpayers in the meantime? Carol Marin and her panel take a closer look at the numbers. Guests: Cindi Canary, Laurence Msall and Ralph Martire.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
The private security company in charge of Chicago's two water filtration plants was just fired after guards were found sleeping on the job. Carol Marin and her panel look at what's being done to safeguard our drinking water and how susceptible Chicago is to a terrorist attack. Guests: Tom Mockaitis and
Matthew Lipman.
Chicago Nobel Prize Winner
Another Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to a University of Chicago professor today. Rich Samuels introduces us to Roger Myerson, who believes that abstract economic theory can lead to better American foreign policy.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
Too hot? Not enough water? Yesterday's Chicago Marathon was the hottest on record. Should organizers have done more to prepare for the situation? Could they have done more? Carol Marin and her panel take a closer look. Guests: Carey Pinkowski, Chicago Marathon's Executive Race Director; Jim Spivey, three-time Olympic distance runner
Sales Tax Hike?
Is Chicago about to have the highest sales tax in the nation? The Cook County board took up the issue today. Rich Samuels tells us what happened.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
The Chicago Cubs are on their way to Arizona in hopes of advancing in the playoffs. The team clinched the National League Central championship this weekend. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel size up the team and their chances. Guests: John McDonough, Cubs president; Lester Munson, ESPN; Randy Hundley, former Cubs star
