Gigi Pritzker on Children's Museum Controversy
Gigi Pritzker, president of the Chicago Children's Museum board, joins us to explain why it's important for the museum to move to Grant Park.
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Is an expansion of gaming the way out of Illinois's budget woes? The governor seems to have turned around and given his blessing to the idea. Eddie Arruza and his panel weigh in. Guests: Judy Baar Topinka, Doug Dobmeyer, Chris Fusco
News Analysis with Carol Marin
The Chicago Transit Authority is on the brink of a nightmare scenario of fare hikes and job and service cuts if help does not come in the form of funds from Springfield. Carol Marin and her panel will examine the way forward for mass transit in Chicago. Guests include State Sen. John Cullerton and State Rep. Brent Hassert.
Gun Shop Protest
Rev. Michael Pfleger and Rev. Jesse Jackson marched on a suburban weapons manufacturer today. Rich Samuels brings us both sides of that story.
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
The ongoing feud between Governor Blagojevich and House Speaker Michael Madigan escalated today. Blagojevich is suing Madigan over special budget sessions. Eddie Arruza and his panel have the latest.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
As Democrats continue to bicker over the state budget, what's going through the minds of Republican lawmakers?
Elizabeth Brackett talks to Senate Minority Leader Frank Watson and House Minority Leader Tom Cross from Springfield.
YouTube Debate
Questions for the Democratic presidential debate last night came from the website, YouTube. We'll see how well the candidates fared. Guest: John McIntyre, RealClearPolitics.com
Amy Jacobson Out
NBC5 fired reporter Amy Jacobson today after a video surfaced showing her at an interview subject's house going to swim at his pool. Was the firing justified? Our panel of media observers weigh in on the controversy. Guests: Donna Leff, Steve Rhodes
Congestion Tax
Would you pay to drive into the Loop? A "congestion fee" of $16 a day is already charged in London, and Ald. Ed Burke thinks it's an idea we should consider too. We'll talk with Northwestern University transit expert Joe Schofer about the pros and cons.
Corruption Investigation
The ongoing corruption investigation by federal prosecutors may now be closer to Governor Rod Blagojevich. The Chicago Tribune reports that the feds have subpoenaed the governor's campaign fund records. Guest: Jay Stewart, Better Government Association
Illinois' Electricity Crisis
The utility companies ComEd and Ameren Corp. added almost $400 million to their rate relief package in hopes of staving off a new freeze on electricity rates. Elizabeth Brackett looks at the electricity crisis in Illinois.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
A fatal gang shooting on a CTA bus claimed the life of 16-year-old honor student Blair Holt last week. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take a closer look at the epidemic of inner city violence. Guests: Alysia Tate, Dr. Gary Slutkin, Dr. Carl Bell
News Analysis with Carol Marin
Should the Chicago Children's Museum move to Grant Park? Carol Marin continues that debate tonight, after an unprecedented response to our coverage of the story yesterday.
Sun-Times' Cruickshank Leaving Chicago
The man who guided the Chicago Sun-Times through a tumultuous time riddled with scandal and financial mismanagement is moving on. Outgoing Sun-Times publisher John Cruickshank talks about what's next for him.
Olympics in Chicago?
The U.S. Olympic Committee made it official today, submitting Chicago as its choice to host the 2016 Olympics. Rich Samuels has details on the city's marathon quest to bring the games back to the U.S.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Lawmakers are weighing a mass transit bill in Springfield. Will the CTA, Metra and Pace finally get the funding they've been pleading for? Elizabeth Brackett and her panel have the latest. Guests: George Ranney, Joe Ryan, John Norquist
Daley's Deal with Unions
On a hot day Mayor Daley announced a cool deal with 33 labor unions doing business with Chicago. Rich Samuels brings us up to date.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
The federal government says Chicago-area coal-fired power plants are breaking the rules and putting too much pollution into the air. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel discuss the environmental and health consequences to the city. Guests: Ann Alexander, Joel Africk
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Glaxo-Smith-Kline's new cancer drug has received rave reviews from patients and from Wall Street since its release in March. But two local oncologists question the instructions that come with the drug's labelling. Eddie Arruza and his panel will explore what this means for cancer patients. Guests: Dr. Mark Ratain, Dr. Ezra Cohen
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have produced more cases of traumatic brain injury than any previous war. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel discuss what the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is doing to help Illinois veterans. Guests: Tammy Duckworth, Dr. Felise Zollman
Missing Bees
Rich Samuels tells us why Illinois beekeepers are concerned about the phenomenon called "Colony Collapse Disorder," and how a decline in insect pollinators might impact your dinner table.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Gambling expansion proposals are gaining momentum in Springfield. Will lawmakers bet on new casinos to solve another budget crisis? Guests: Nancy Duel, Bruce Dold, Jim Tobin
News Analysis with Carol Marin
Return of the Cicadas
Rich Samuels takes a closer look at a very loud bug that's been waiting 17 years to make an appearance. It's the return of the cicada.
Summer Reading
Chicago-area book lovers share their summer reading picks. Guests: Jessa Crispin, Al Gini and Kimberla Lawson Roby.
Hedy Weiss Theater Reviews
Chicago Sun-Times theater critic Hedy Weiss reviews three more productions now running on Chicago area stages.
City Council
We'll look at the last City Council meeting for six allies of Mayor Daley — allies of his who lost at the polls.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Gas prices are reaching record highs this year, well ahead of the summer driving season. We'll tell you why this is happening and give you some practical suggestions to help you save at the pump. Guests: David Sykuta, Beth Mosher
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