Bears Alumni Club
They proved the critics wrong and now the NFC Champion Bears are headed to the Super Bowl.  Our panel of Bears experts talk about last night's stomping of the Saints. Plus, Elizabeth Brackett tells us what Lovie Smith had to say at today's Bears press conference.  Guests: Emery Moorehead, Mike Adamle and Mike Mulligan

News Analysis with Carol Marin
It's not a big surprise, but Sen. Obama's endorsement of Mayor Daley is a significant one.  But who does it help more?  Carol Marin and her panel talk local and national politics.  Guests: Ben Calhoun, Kristen McQueary and Steve Rhodes

Critic for a Day
There's Oscar buzz for Peter O'Toole's performance in the new movie "Venus".  Veteran TV and film actor Tony Mockus gives us his review.

Chicago's New Recycling Center
There's a new recycling initiative in Chicago.  This one is geared toward the more dangerous products in your home.  But it's also accepting your old computers.  Eddie Arruza tells us about the city's latest effort to prevent even more unwanted items from going to landfills. The City of Chicago’s Household Chemical and Computer Recycling Center is located at 1150 N. North Branch St. on Goose Island. Hours: Tuesdays from 7 a.m. to noon; Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.; first Saturday of every month from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 311.

Viewer Mail
We'll get your feedback on some of our recent stories.

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.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
The Chicago Board of Elections is being sued for releasing the social security numbers of more than a million voters to aldermen and ward committeemen. Elizabeth Brackett's panel includes the man who filed the lawsuit.  Guests: Peter Zelchenko, Wai Gen Yee and Jay Stewart.

Industry & Environment: Working Together
Illinois is at the forefront in reducing mercury emissions from coal fired power plants. Rich Samuels will tell us how environmentalists and industry got on the same page.

Chicago Stories
John Callaway profiles the life and remarkable career of Chicagoan and Prima ballerina Maria Tallchief.

Hedy Weiss Theater Reviews
How does Chicago architecture figure into a new production of a classic Russian play? Theater critic Hedy Weiss looks at "Uncle Vanya" and two more shows you should know about.

Commentary
The Chicago Tribune's Dawn Turner Trice joins the Chicago Tonight team with the first of her regular commentaries.

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.

AlderTrack
In city politics, there is a new player: a web site to help you choose who to vote for in next month's aldermanic elections. We'll talk to the creator of AlderTrack, a blog that's causing some buzz.

Chicago Stories
Forty years ago this week, a surprise winter storm dropped 23 inches of snow on Chicago and shut down the city.  We'll have a special Chicago Stories look back at the great blizzard of 1967, 40 years ago this week.

Artbeat
We'll take you to the exhibit that features four decades of work by the late Chicago artist, Ed Paschke, at the Chicago History Museum.

Live Music Wednesday
Chicago's Robert Sims  was a classically trained baritone before discovering a love for the music of his ancestors.  Tonight we'll hear his unique interpretation of African-American spiritual music.

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.

Teen Driving
Teens may soon face new driving restrictions if Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White has his way. We'll talk to the author of "Crash-Proof Your Kids" about the proposed legislation.

Chicago Stories
In part two of our look back at the Blizzard of '67, we discover some harrowing baby stories and learn what happened when the novelty of the storm wore off, and reality set in.

Friday Night Preview
We'll see an excerpt from John Callaway's 1979 interview with renowned columnist Art Buchwald who died last week.

Check Please! Supper Club
Cafe Lucci
Recipe for Pomodoro Ripieno

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman
Super Bowl fever grips Chicago, Senator Barack Obama backing Mayor Daley's re-election campaign, more outrage over Cook County Board President Todd Stroger's painful budget cuts, Chicago's Olympic plans unveiled, and Rupert Murdoch reportedly interested in Tribune Company assets.

Guests
Corey McPherrin - Fox News Chicago; Phil Rosenthal - Chicago Tribune; Mary Wisniewski - Chicago Sun-Times; Andy Shaw - ABC 7 News

Friday Night with John Callaway
This week at 7:30 pm we dip into the archives to bring you a 1979 interview with Art Buchwald, the renowned columnist who passed away last week.