News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
The Obama team released the results of its own internal investigation into conversations and discussions his administration officials had with Gov. Blagojevich. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take a look at the report.
Chicago Matters: Growing Forward
Rich Samuels looks at the prairie restoration work being done in the Nachusa Grasslands.
County Budget
Cook County President Todd Stroger introduced his 2009 budget to county commissioners today. While he doesn't plan to raise taxes, he is asking commissioners to approve a pretty big loan to keep the county running. Christian Farr explains why some commissioners are concerned with that part of the budget.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Is the economic bailout plan working? A panel of financial experts will discuss this and the looming chatter about the automotive industry also possibly receiving financial aid.
Chicago Matters: Growing Forward
What are the energy crops of the future? Rich Samuels tells us about new ways to make ethanol as we continue our Chicago Matters: Growing Forward series.
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.
Wall Street Woes
The stock market keeps going south. It fell another 508 points today. Terry Savage will be here to talk about how to separate the good from the bad.
Presidential Candidate Profiles
As Election Day nears we look at Barack Obama and John McCain and the forces that shaped their political careers.
Baseball Fever
The playoff fate of the White Sox will be decided tonight as the Cubs get ready for their first playoff game tomorrow. Rich Samuels has a look at how Chicago is gearing up for the playoffs.
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Chicago's Budget
Mayor Daley has just kicked off the first of three public hearings on next year's budget. Rich Samuels brings us the latest on how the mayor plans to fill the biggest budget hole he's ever encountered.
