State Budget Crisis
Governor Rod Blagojevich and legislative leaders today agreed to seek a one-month budget extension. Rich Samuels has the latest on that, as well as reports that the governor's commutes from Chicago to Springfield are costing us a bundle.
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News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
The University of Chicago just received an anonymous $100 million grant to be used to help lower income students afford the elite school. How are students affording college? What do schools owe them? Guests: Michael Behnke, University of Chicago; Lon Kaufman, University of Illinois at Chicago; and Keith Todd, Northwestern University
CTA Funding Crisis
The CTA is threatening fare hikes and service cutbacks, and the RTA proposes two tax increases. Rich Samuels has the latest on the public transportation funding crisis.
Political Round-Up
Senator Barack Obama's presidential campaign continues to endure intense scrutiny. Sun-Times Washington Bureau Chief Lynn Sweet joins us from the campaign trail.
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
A new study released Wednesday says that Chicago's suburban bird population has been particularly hard hit by the West Nile virus. What does that mean for our bird population and are there any public health threats? Eddie Arruza and his panel will take a look.
Guests: Dr. Eric Whitaker, Judy Pollock
Vrdolyak Indicted
Federal prosecutors say former Chicago alderman Eddie Vrdolyak has been indicted on charges of fraud and bribery. Rich Samuels was at the federal building and will have all the details. Read the Vrdolyak Indictment
Senate President Emil Jones' ComEd Ties
New revelations about State Senate President Emil Jones' ties to Commonwealth Edison are adding to the debate over the possible re-institution of an electric rate freeze. Carol Marin will be here with the details.
ComEd Rate Freeze
Legislative maneuvering in Springfield puts a ComEd rate freeze back in play. Elizabeth Brackett will get details from a ComEd official.
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
In the wake of the Virginia Tech shootings comes word that a senior at Cary-Grove high school has been arrested because of violent content in a creative writing assignment. Has the pendulum swung too far? Eddie Arruza and his panel will take a look.
Shooter's Manifesto
The multimedia manifesto sent to NBC by the Virginia Tech shooter is raising some tough questions. Should the videos be shown? Are the images too disturbing? Or are they newsworthy? We'll examine the issues. Guests: Dr. Carl Bell, Bruce Evensen
News Analysis with Christian Farr
Our aldermanic forums conclude tonight with 16th Ward incumbent alderman Shirley Coleman and challenger Joann Thompson.
Don Imus Controversy
We'll talk about why Don Imus' reference to hair is causing such a furor. And we'll hear what African-American women have to say about it. Guests: Laura Washington, Deborah Douglas
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.
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
A security camera in a bar captured the shocking attack of a female bartender allegedly by an off-duty Chicago police officer. Tonight, Police Superintendent Phil Cline talks to Eddie Arruza about this and another instance also caught on tape.
Federal Indictments
U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald reacts to his recent "mediocre" job rating and announces the indictment of a former top Chicago city official. Rich Samuels reports on today's double header at the federal building.
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.
Cook County Budget Crisis
It was a raucous day at the county building as Cook County commissioners try to reach a compromise on the 2007 budget. Rich Samuels brings us the latest, live from the county building.
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
Quinn vs. Com Ed
Lt. Governor Pat Quinn is upset that the Illinois Commerce Commission isn't going to investigate ties between Com Ed and the group Consumers Organized for Reliable Electricity. We'll talk with Quinn about this latest chapter in Illinois' electric rate saga.
