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City Budget
Mayor Daley's ordering a six-day partial shutdown of city government and unions are crying "foul." Rich Samuels fills us in on the eve of the mayor's budget message.
8th Congressional District Forum
Elizabeth Brackett continues our candidate forums with Congresswoman Melissa Bean and her Republican challenger Steve Greenberg.
The Presidential Campaign Trail
John McCain says he will not debate friday night. He says he will instead suspend his campaign to concentrate on resolving the nation's financial crisis. Barack Obama says he is ready to debate while pushing for a joint statement from both presidential campaigns outlining ways to solve the crisis. Elizabeth Brackett reports.
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O'Hare Flight Caps
The FAA today says the days of caps on hourly landings at O'Hare Airport are numbered. Rich Samuels tells us why and brings us up-to-date on the O'Hare expansion.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled last week that detainees held in Guatanamo Bay have rights under the U.S. constitution. Carol Marin and her panel examine what the ruling means.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert and former Congressman Glenn Poshard are trying to gain support for their $31 billion public works plan. They have just three days before Sunday's budget deadline for the General Assembly. Carol Marin looks into its chances.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Chicago's vibrant concert scene might get a lot quieter if a proposal requiring pricey liability insurance and costly licenses comes to fruition in the City Council. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel weigh in on the debate.
College Campus Security
A task force created by Governor Blagojevich to analyze college campus security in Illinois issued its report today. Eddie Arruza tells us what some of the recommendations are and the potential costs involved.
Jennifer Hudson Family Tragedy
Rich Samuels has the latest on the murders of Jennifer Hudson's family members, including reactions from Mayor Daley in Police Supt. Jody Weis.
Baseball Playoffs
Rich Samuels reports on the baseball frenzy here in Chicago.
Economic Bailout
The credit crunch hits home as banks are freezing lines of credit, denying mortgages and car loans even to those with good credit. Elizabeth Brackett tells us what some local economists have to say.
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R. Kelly Trial
Opening statements got underway today in the R. Kelly child pornography trial. Rich Samuels will report on what prosecutors and Kelly's defense attorneys told jurors.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Brain cancer strikes Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy. Elizabeth Brackett talks with medical experts on what that kind of diagnosis can mean.
CTA Improvements
Faster bus rides are coming to the CTA. Rich Samuels brings us up-to-date on a new initiative to reduce congestion on the streets of Chicago.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Hefty government rebate checks are in the mail and the Fed may cut interest rates tomorrow. But gas and food prices continue to soar. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take the temperature of the economy.