American Airlines
American Airlines cancelled 1,000 flights today, including 138 flights at O'Hare, for jet wiring inspections. Rich Samuels reports.
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Every 45 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. Eddie Arruza talks with stroke specialists about the latest advancements in treatment and prevention.
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Stateville Shutdown
Governor Rod Blagojevich wants to close the maximum security prison at Stateville near Joliet. Rich Samuels tells us where the prisoners would go and why the plan is controversial.
Presidential Politics
In Chicago today, presidential candidate Barack Obama reacted to comments by the first woman to run for Vice President. Rich Samuels brings us up to date on the controversy. And a top Chicago supporter of Hillary Clinton adds her dimension to the story.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
Convicted former city clerk James Laski just finished an 11-month prison sentence. He used the time to write "My Fall from Grace: City Hall to Prison Walls." In it, he claims Mayor Daley knew more about the "Hired Truck Scandal" than he admitted. Carol Marin sits down with James Laski.
Chicago Foreclosures
Chicago had about 14,000 foreclosures last year. Rich Samuels has details on what the city is doing to help.
Democrats on the Issues
We focus on the issues of concern to voters in the presidential election. Surrogates for the Democratic presidential candidates join Carol Marin. Guests: J.B. Pritzker for Sen. Hillary Clinton and State Comptroller Dan Hynes for Sen. Barack Obama.
New Top Cop
Chicago has a new police superintendent. Rich Samuels tells us more about Jody Weis and the one alderman who voted against his confirmation.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
Hillary Clinton pulled off a surprise upset against Barack Obama last night in New Hampshire. Carol Marin and her panel examine what happened and what is likely to transpire before the Illinois primary on February 5.
City Council Update
Rich Samuels will bring us the latest from today's City Council meeting.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
The Cook County Board has until February to pass a balanced budget. But nobody can agree on how to close a $238 million shortfall. Carol Marin will talk to a panel of county commissioners on what their solutions are to the budget impasse.
Daley Stands Firm
Mayor Daley said today he still wants his property tax increase, despite aldermanic proposals to pare it back. Rich Samuels has details.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
Former governor George Ryan reported to federal prison today. This comes after exhausting all legal options to keep him free while he appealed his conviction. Ryan biographer Jim Merriner joins Carol Marin with a closer look at George Ryan, the man.
More Cook County Tax Hikes?
Higher taxes and an expanded payroll highlight the proposed 2008 Cook County budget presented today by President Todd Stroger. Rich Samuels brings us up to date on a document that's already generating controversy.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
How successful has the city been in ending corrupt hiring practices? We ask the woman in charge of the settlement money. Guest: Federal hiring monitor Noelle Brennan
Rezko Trial Update
The government's star witness in the trial of Tony Rezko returned to the stand today. Rich Samuels tells us what Stuart Levine had to say about his relationship with Governor Rod Blagojevich.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
Senator Barack Obama's impassioned speech in Philadelphia yesterday took on the issue of race. Carol Marin and her panel take a closer look at the speech and the concerns he raised.
Million Dollar Mystery
Rich Samuels takes a look at the mystery school that got the million dollars Governor Blagojevich originally earmarked for Pilgrim Baptist Church.
Weather Watch
Mother Nature just won't quit. We have the latest details of our treacherous weather saga from the National Weather Service.
Transfer Tax Update
Strong words were exchanged at today's City Council meeting during a vigorous debate over the real estate transfer tax hike. Rich Samuels has the latest.
Mass Transit Funding
There were multiple pleas to Illinois legislators today to sign off on the governor's version of the transit funding bill that would give free rides to seniors. Will Sunday's "doomsday" be averted? Rich Samuels has the latest from Chicago and Carol Marin is live in Springfield.
Iowa Caucus Countdown
Presidential candidates make their pitches to win over voters in the final hours before the Iowa caucuses tomorrow. Carol Marin joins us with more, live from Iowa.
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Governor Blagojevich again called legislators into special session today to deal with mass transit funding issues. But is it too little late? Eddie Arruza and his panel take a closer look. Guests: Chris Fusco and Kristen McQueary.
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
The internet has become a social gathering place for many people. But a new study has uncovered some surprising facts about where young people go when they're online. Eddie Arruza talks to Northwestern University researcher Eszter Hargittai.
Urban Chickens
Will the City Council banish live chickens from Chicago's residential neighborhoods? Rich Samuels introduces us to three hens and their owner, all of whom plan to fight City Hall.
Transit Update
Legislative leaders unveiled the latest plan to fund mass transit. Rich Samuels has details that could include modest fare increases.
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