News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Three Chicago journalists will make their picks for the top local stories of 2005. While some stories will probably be a little obvious, there are other important things that happened here in Chicago that you might not have heard about.

Bears Alumni Club
The Bears clinch the NFC North division against their archrival, the Green Bay Packers. We'll talk with former Bear Jim Covert about the game and the playoff picture.

Chicago Matters
We'll show you how buying a franchise can be the ticket to the American dream for new immigrants. It's part of our Chicago Matters series on money.

Dave's Rock Shop
We'll take you to Dave's Rock Shop, a family-owned business in Evanston that gives new meaning to the term "classic rock."

Critic for a Day
"Brokeback Mountain" has been getting raves - and making waves - since its release. Our Critic for a Day, Ald. Tom Tunney, will be in to tell us what he thinks.