Stock Market Watch
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point today. That's the largest one-time cut since October 1984. We take a look at what this means for your wallet. Guest: Terry Savage
Artbeat Chicago
Cook County Budget Crisis
There were protests at the county building today against proposed budget cuts. Rich Samuels brings us up to date on Cook County's budget crisis.
City Council Update
Rich Samuels will bring us the latest from today's City Council meeting.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
The Cook County Board has until February to pass a balanced budget. But nobody can agree on how to close a $238 million shortfall. Carol Marin will talk to a panel of county commissioners on what their solutions are to the budget impasse.
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.
Cook County Tax Proposal
A Cook County commissioner has proposed alternatives to the sales tax increase currently on the table. Rich Samuels tells us who would pay more for what.
Daley Stands Firm
Mayor Daley said today he still wants his property tax increase, despite aldermanic proposals to pare it back. Rich Samuels has details.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
Former governor George Ryan reported to federal prison today. This comes after exhausting all legal options to keep him free while he appealed his conviction. Ryan biographer Jim Merriner joins Carol Marin with a closer look at George Ryan, the man.
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 Carol Marin
Responding to public and aldermanic pressure, Mayor Daley says he's scaling back his request for a property tax hike. Rich Samuels has the latest on next year's city budget and then Carol Marin and her panel explore what's behind the mayor's recent moodiness. Guests: Bob Crawford, former political editor at WBBM Newsradio 780 and Cate Plys columnist at the Beachwood Reporter.
Transit Update
Legislative leaders unveiled the latest plan to fund mass transit. Rich Samuels has details that could include modest fare increases.
More Cook County Tax Hikes?
Higher taxes and an expanded payroll highlight the proposed 2008 Cook County budget presented today by President Todd Stroger. Rich Samuels brings us up to date on a document that's already generating controversy.
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.
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
