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News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Why is a Republican Illinois legislator appearing in an ad for Sen. Barack Obama when he says he's supporting John McCain? Eddie Arruza will ask State Senator Kirk Dillard that question, and look at other Republicans who are leaning a bit more Democratic these days.

Darwin Exhibit
How much do you know about Charles Darwin? A new exhibit at Chicago's Field Museum sheds light not just on the science of evolution, but on the man who introduced the world to the theory.

Tonight's Chicago Tonight show has been canceled due to flooded studios.

In its place, we'll be rebroadcasting the Emmy award-winning episode of Chicago Stories, Leopold & Loeb: Love and Murder in Chicago. It's the story of the notorious 1924 murder case in which two wealthy University of Chicago students murdered a young boy in their neighborhood. It became a sensational international story when renowned lawyer Clarence Darrow agreed to defend them.

Please join us tomorrow night when we've dried out!

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News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
The candidates in Chicago's 35th ward runoff election will square off tonight. Incumbent Rey Colon and challenger Vilma Colom have been rivals for the last decade. Eddie Arruza talks with the candidates about crime, development and the big box issue.

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News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
A young boy from Indiana has found himself at the center of an international medical story. His father's smallpox vaccine caused a severe reaction in the boy. His case is being treated as a kind of a test of how prepared we are for a disease outbreak. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel will take a look. Guests: Dr. Madelyn Kahana, Comer Children's Hospital; Dr. Susan Gerber, Chicago Department of Public Health; and Dr. Ken Alexander, Comer Children's Hospital

Mass Transit Mess
Mass transit will need billions of dollars if it is to survive, says the state's Auditor General today. Even if fares are doubled, mass transit would still be in the hole. Elizabeth Brackett has the story.

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Chicago's mail delivery service is the worst in the nation, according to a U.S. Postal Service audit. Why is it so bad and what are postal officials doing about it? Guests: Gloria Tyson, Chicago Postmaster, Ald. Richard Mell

Lovie Smith
Lovie Smith gets a big pay raise and agrees to stay on as the Bears' head coach through 2011. Rich Samuels will have the latest from Halas Hall.

Sexual Harassment at Work
Today's Chicago Sun-Times story about claims of sexual harassment at the Illinois Department of Human Services by a male employee against his female boss raises questions about evolving work places. Christian Farr and his panel take a closer look.

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
The 35th ward is rapidly developing and undergoing change. It is also home to a Hispanic majority. In tonight's aldermanic forum, we'll talk to the incumbent alderman and the two challengers who want his job. Guests: Rey Colon, Vilma Colom and Miguel Sotomayor

Bears Alumni Club
The Bears' mission in Miami turned out to be impossible against MVP Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts. In our last Bears Alumni Club of the season, former Bear Chris Zorich weighs in on what went wrong, and we'll look ahead to next season.

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Eye on Iowa
Hillary Clinton made some unexpected news while she was in Iowa. And Barack Obama will make his rounds in that state shortly. Chicago Sun-Times columnist Lynn Sweet has been on the trail and stops by our studios to talk presidential politics.

Countdown to Miami
The Chicago Bears say they are ready to bring a Super Bowl home to the Windy City. Christian Farr talked to the coach and his players about being the underdogs, and what it means to make it to the big game.

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Forget the car, or we'll have you deported. That's the front page headline in today's Chicago Sun-Times. Eddie Arruza and his panel look at the precarious situation of illegal immigrants and the radio station that usually fights for them.

Lovie's Future
Any truth to the speculation about the future of Bears coach Lovie Smith? Rich Samuels will be here with the latest from Halas Hall.

News Analysis with Carol Marin
In a cost-cutting move that Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart has called "unconscionable," board president Todd Stroger has called for the elimination of more than 300 sheriff's employees. Carol Marin will talk with Sheriff Dart. Click here to see every county employee's salary.

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Olympic Dreams
Chicago's Olympic committee unveils its plans to host the 2016 games. The temporary stadium has shrunk in size, but the estimated costs have risen. Christian Farr will talk about the changes and what they mean for the city.

Escape from Jail
Elizabeth Brackett will have exclusive details of a Downers Grove businessman's escape from an Iraqi jail. The former Minister of Electricity had been held in an Iraqi jail on corruption charges.

News Analysis with Carol Marin
CTA president Frank Kruesi, Ald. Joe Moore and Ald. Ricardo Munoz join Carol Marin to talk about the CTA's current woes.

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County Budget Crisis
With a budget deficit of $500 million looming, Cook County Commissioner Forrest Claypool announced his plan today for cutting the county's budget. His plan is in stark contrast to President Todd Stroger's plan for dealing with the deficit. Commissioner Claypool and Republican commissioner Peter Silvestri will give us more details on both plans.

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News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
The CTA has had a slew of problems this year, including this week's derailment in the South Loop. Elizabeth Brackett goes one-on-one with Frank Kruesi, president of the CTA, to find out what's being done to make things better.

Medicare Senior Hotline
Medicare Part D Open Enrollment begins Wednesday November 15. For assistance or eligibility information, seniors can call the state's Senior Hotline at 1-800-252-8966.

News Analysis with Christian Farr
Chicago's Olympic dreams got a big boost when San Francisco dropped out of the competition this week. Christian Farr and his panel weigh in on Chicago's chances. Guests: Marc Ganis, Philip Hersh