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.
Artbeat Chicago
32nd Ward Runoff Election
The 32nd ward has undergone many changes due to gentrification in recent years. The changing face of the ward is central to the debate in the aldermanic race. In our ongoing series of aldermanic forums in advance of the April 17th run-off election, we'll talk to incumbent alderman Ted Matlak and challenger Scott Waguespack.
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.
Chicago Spire
Internationally acclaimed architect Santiago Calatrava unveils his newest plan for North America's tallest building — a soaring condo tower planned for the mouth of the Chicago River. The new design wowed the crowd, but have the architect and developer silenced their critics? Geoffrey Baer will tell us.
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.
Anti-War Protest
Chicagoans are preparing for a march downtown tonight protesting the continuing war in Iraq. Rich Samuels will have a live report.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
This week marks the 4th anniversary of the war in Iraq. Elizabeth Brackett talks to Iraq war veteran Tammy Duckworth, who is making a visit next week to Walter Reed Hospital in Washington.
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
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Curie High School students are furious after the ouster of their principal by the local School Council. Do LSCs have too much power? Elizabeth Brackett and her panel weigh in on the debate. Guests: Laurie Watts Branch, Murray Language Academy LSC; Tracy Dell'Angela, Chicago Tribune; and Patrick Rocks, Chicago Public Schools
RTA Overhaul
An Illinois Auditor General's report calls for a complete overhaul of the RTA. At the same time the agency is requesting more than $10 billion in funding. We'll get to the bottom of this with State Rep. Julie Hamos, a member of the Illinois House Mass Transit Committee.
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
It's the eve of the Chicago municipal elections and Eddie Arruza sits down with local reporters to talk politics. Guests: Carlos Hernandez Gomez, Alden Loury and Mike Flannery
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 Carol Marin
We turn our attention to the 20th ward in tonight's aldermanic forum. The race received more attention when the incumbent, Ald. Arenda Troutman, was arrested by the feds last month on bribery charges. Guests: Arenda Troutman, Willie B. Cochran, Edward Chaney
Race for Mayor
We'll sit down with mayoral candidate William "Dock" Walls. He'll outline his vision for Chicago.
Mayor Daley and Dorothy Brown declined our invitation to participate in tonight's forum.
George Ryan Appeal
Former governor Jim Thompson analyzes former governor George Ryan's latest efforts to stay out of jail. Rich Samuels brings us today's news from the federal building. Listen to the attached audio clip below for more.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
We'll hear from candidates for alderman in Chicago's 46th Ward. Guests: Helen Shiller, James Cappleman
News Analysis with Carol Marin
We turn our attention to the north side in tonight's aldermanic candidate forum. We'll be joined by the four candidates vying for alderman of the 49th ward. Guests: Joseph Moore, Don Gordon, Jim Ginderske, and Chris Adams
Tavis Smiley
PBS and NPR talk show host Tavis Smiley is travelling the country promoting his latest book, "The Covenant in Action." We'll talk to him about his goals for improving the future for black Americans.
Weather
Old man winter hit our area hard today. We'll get the latest from WGN meteorologist Tom Skilling.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Our coverage of the upcoming aldermanic elections continues. Tonight we'll talk to candidates in the city's most visible ward. 42nd ward incumbent Ald. Burt Natarus and challenger Brendan Reilly join us in studio.
Tax Tips
Top tax preparer Joan LeValley gives us some timely tips for filing and tells us about changes to the tax laws.
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.
Heart Disease Update
Heart disease remains a major killer and the number one killer of women. We'll talk to a cardiologist about a new study that could spell progress and find out what you should do to remain heart healthy.
