Mortgage Crisis Relief Coming?
The federal government steps in to help subprime mortgage holders. Is it too little too late? How many people will be helped and should they be helped at all? Guest: Deborah Lucas, Northwestern University finance professor
Mo Rocca
You know him from "The Daily Show", "CBS Sunday Morning," and "Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me." Comedian and political satirist Mo Rocca joins us in the studio.
Mass Transit Compromise?
Will the compromise proposed today by House Democrats end the mass-transit funding crisis? Rich Samuels tells us who's changed their tunes and why.
Remembering John Drury
Veteran Chicago broadcaster John Drury died yesterday after battling Lou Gehrig's Disease. We'll look back at a 2003 "Chicago Tonight" conversation with Drury.
Mass Transit Mess
Labor leaders are threatening "job action" if Springfield fails to pass a comprehensive transit funding package. Rich Samuels has the latest on the escalating transit crisis. Then Eddie Arruza and his panel of legislators discuss whether a looming strike will finally get Springfield moving. Guests: State Rep. Julie Hamos, State Rep. Brent Hassert, State Sen. Rickey Hendon and State Sen. Christine Radogno.
Daley Meets the Press
Rich Samuels treats us to another round of Mayor Daley vs. the press today. We'll have the blow-by-blow.
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
The Fed chair said today that he expects the U.S. economy to slow noticeably in the months to come. What does that mean for the average consumer? Eddie Arruza and his panel take a closer look. Guests: Terry Savage, Gail MarksJarvis
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Things are moving quickly in Springfield for a possible casino in Chicago. But should it happen without the input of Chicago residents? Eddie Arruza talks to Illinois Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn and the mayor of Elgin, which has the most profitable casino in the state.
Dan Hynes
The state's chief fiscal officer is not happy with what he says are egos in Springfield. State Comptroller Dan Hynes joins us in the studio to tell us what's on his mind.
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Former Illinois governor George Ryan could be in prison within two weeks, after losing his appeal today. But the Court of Appeals decision was far from unanimous. Eddie Arruza and his panel look at whether the disgraced ex-governor has any options left. Guests: Michael Monico, former federal prosecutor; Gil Soffer, former federal prosecutor; Zach Fardon, former First Assistant U.S. Attorney; and Len Cavise, DePaul University
Chicago Nobel Prize Winner
Another Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to a University of Chicago professor today. Rich Samuels introduces us to Roger Myerson, who believes that abstract economic theory can lead to better American foreign policy.
Chicago Tax Hikes?
Mayor Daley is zeroing in on tax and fee hikes for Chicagoans. Rich Samuels tells us where the increases may come.
News Analysis with Christian Farr
Cell phone giant Nokia just bought NAVTEQ, a Chicago-based digital mapping company, for more than $8 billion. Christian Farr and his panel look at what the mega-deal means to the average cell phone user. Guests: Roger Crockett, Eric Benderoff
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
The governor's governing style has elicited a lot of editorializing. His approval ratings are low and he has alienated the legislature. CBS2's Mike Flannery followed the governor around for a few weeks as part of a special report and he joins Carol Marin to talk about it.
Governor's Special Session
Governor Blagojevich is calling lawmakers back to Springfield next week to resolve the mass transit funding crisis. Is the end in sight? Or will it be more of the same? Rich Samuels has the details.
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Cook County taxpayers paid more than $800 million in 2006 toward TIFs, or tax increment financing. Cook County Clerk David Orr joins Eddie Arruza to talk about the impact on individual tax payers.
Students Protest Suspensions
At a rally organized by Operation PUSH today Morton West High School students again protested suspensions and possible expulsion. Twenty-five students are being disciplined following an anti-war protest at the school on November 1. Elizabeth Brackett reports.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
A new report released today argues that adoption records should be more open. This is not currently the case in most states including Illinois. Carol Marin and her panel take a closer look at the issue.
City Tax Hikes
A property tax hike and increased fees have passed the first hurdle at City Hall. Elizabeth Brackett spent the day there and brings us the latest.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
Springfield legislators are still figuring out how to use taxpayers money for this fiscal year. But how much has all this cost the taxpayers in the meantime? Carol Marin and her panel take a closer look at the numbers. Guests: Cindi Canary, Laurence Msall and Ralph Martire.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
The private security company in charge of Chicago's two water filtration plants was just fired after guards were found sleeping on the job. Carol Marin and her panel look at what's being done to safeguard our drinking water and how susceptible Chicago is to a terrorist attack. Guests: Tom Mockaitis and
Matthew Lipman.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
Too hot? Not enough water? Yesterday's Chicago Marathon was the hottest on record. Should organizers have done more to prepare for the situation? Could they have done more? Carol Marin and her panel take a closer look. Guests: Carey Pinkowski, Chicago Marathon's Executive Race Director; Jim Spivey, three-time Olympic distance runner
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
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