Cubs Fever
Cubs fever is gripping Chicago. We'll hear from Cubs president John McDonough who sat down with Phil Ponce today at Wrigley Field.
News Analysis with Christian Farr
The so-called "Jena 6" of Jena, Louisiana, have sparked debates across the country about the lingering inequalities of race. But does hate crime legislation help or hurt the cause? Christian Farr and his panel take a closer look. Guests: Laura Washington, Ralph Conner
Edens Construction
We'll hear from the Illinois Department of Transportation for some details of what the massive fall update of the expressway will mean for commuters.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
It's five guilty verdicts on all counts in the Family Secrets trial case against reputed Chicago mobsters. Carol Marin and her panel take a closer look at the significance of the verdict. Guests: Len Cavise, Patrick Collins
Bears Alumni Club
The NFC champion Chicago Bears start the new season with a thud. Tonight on our first Bears Alumni Club of the season, we'll talk about the game and look ahead.
Gonzales Resigns
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales resigned today. We'll talk with constitutional scholar Robert Bennett about the circumstances surrounding the justice department.
Weather Watch
From heavy rains and flooding in our area to a rare category five hurricane ripping through the Caribbean, August has turned out to be a wild weather month. Eddie Arruza tells us what Chicago's premier meteorologist makes of it all.
State Budget Impasse
Governor Blagojevich and Dan Hynes disagree whether paychecks will be sent out if no budget is in place by Wednesday. Rich Samuels tells us why the governor and state comptroller are at odds. Then Carol Marin and her panel assess the odds of the governor and legislators reaching a budget compromise before a government shutdown. Guests: Jim Tobin, Laurence Msall, Ralph Martire
Mayors Against BP Dumping
Congressman Mark Kirk gathered North Shore mayors together today to again blast BP's plan to dump industrial waste into Lake Michigan. Is BP's plan safe, as the EPA claims? Or should the dumping be prohibited? Elizabeth Brackett reports.
Budget Impasse
Can Governor Blagojevich and Illinois legislators agree on a budget by the July 31, or will state government have to shut down? Rich Samuels has the latest on the budget crisis.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
A Lake County jury this past weekend convicted Deerfield parents Jeff and Sara Hutsell for allowing teenage drinking in their home. Carol Marin and her panel explore the issue of parental responsibility and teen drinking.
House Speaker Michael Madigan
There's an extraordinary battle of wills playing out in Springfield between House Speaker Michael Madigan and Governor Blagojevich over the state budget. Speaker Madigan gives us an update live from Springfield.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
The Supreme Court finished its term with some major decisions leaning to the right. Carol Marin and her panel have a wrap-up of the major cases and discuss what it means for you. Guests: Lewis Myers, Jr., Joseph Morris, Abdon Pallasch
From the Vault...
Rich Samuels reports on a mob assassination that took place 27 years ago today. It's one of the 18 mob hits that are now the focus of the "Family Secrets" trial at the Federal Building.
"Tanked" Johnson
The Chicago Bears cut defensive lineman Tank Johnson today. We'll have all the latest on why the troubled star player was let go and what this means for the Bears upcoming season.
Obama/Rezko
The Chicago Sun-Times reports that indicted businessman Tony Rezko and friends donated more money to U.S. Senator and presidential hopeful Barrack Obama than the senator admits. We'll get all the details from the Sun-Times reporter, Chris Fusco, who wrote today's article.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
Chicago Bears legend Mike Ditka is on a war path. Ditka and his group, the Gridiron Greats, want the NFL Players Association to do more for former players now plagued with a host of health problems. Carol Marin and her panel will take a closer look.
Guests: Brian DeMarco (Former NFL player), Dr. Charles Bush-Joseph (Rush University Medical Center), and Dave Duerson (NFL Players Association)
City Council Wrap-Up
Mayor Daley and new members of the Chicago City Council were sworn in today. Elizabeth Brackett was there and tells us what's on the new council's agenda.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
Since last year's huge immigration rallies around the country, the issue has been on the forefront of Capitol Hill. Today the U.S. Senate is pushing what may be its last attempt at major reform during this presidency. Guests: Jim Oberweis
Housing Victory
Mayor Daley scored a victory today as his affordable housing legislation passed the city council with only two dissenting votes. Housing activists wanted more but were pleased with the first-ever set-aside legislation passed. Elizabeth Brackett has details.
Access Living
Access Living, one of the nation's leading advocates for the disabled, opened its new Chicago headquarters today. Rich Samuels tells us why this new building soon will be attracting worldwide attention.
