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Thursday, September 09, 2010
Rahm Emanuel's Possible Mayoral Run
Crain's Chicago Business's Washington bureau chief shares his insights about a possible mayoral run by White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel.
Ask Geoffrey
Have you ever noticed a structure just south of Navy Pier that runs almost its entire length? Geoffrey Baer reveals the history of this seemingly useless strip of land in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey.
Public Building Commission and Gateway Harbor
The history of the Republic on HydePark.org
Mayor Daley on Wild Chicago
Mayor Daley takes a walk on the wild side...the Wild Chicago side, that is. We look back at his 1992 encounter with Ben Hollis.
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Wednesday, September 08, 2010
The Impact of Daley's Decision
We devote the entire hour to further analysis of Mayor Daley's surprising decision not to run for a seventh term. What impact will this have on the city? What names are emerging as potential candidates? What will Daley’s decision mean to the business and philanthropic communities? We hear from members of the City Council, political analysts, journalists, and others.
Watch our debrief with Eddie Arruza
Watch our panel of civic leaders
Watch our panel of Chicago Alderman
Post a comment about the 09/08/2010 show
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Mayor Daley Not Running for Re-Election
Mayor Daley announced today that he will not seek a seventh term as mayor. We bring you his entire press conference and hear what aldermen, political analysts, and journalists are saying about today's announcement.
Watch Mayor Daley's entire press conference
Watch our debrief with Carol Marin
Watch our panel of Chicago Aldermen
Post a comment about the 09/07/2010 show
Friday, September 03, 2010
Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review
Guest host Eddie Arruza and his panel look back on a busy week: in an unprecedented move, former and current gang members call a press conference to push back against Chicago Police Superintendent Jody Weis's secret meeting with them; Mayor Daley and Weis both defend the move while Governor Pat Quinn, U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald and various aldermen are divided over the issue; and will the fallout affect Mayor Daley’s presumed re-election bid? Also: on this holiday weekend, airline security strengths and weaknesses are exposed as two men from Yemen are able to travel from Chicago to Amsterdam under suspicious circumstances. And in sports, the White Sox hope slugger Manny Ramirez will spark success in September.
Guests:
Mary Mitchell -- Chicago Sun-Times
Mary Wisniewski – Chicago Sun-Times
Greg Hinz --Crain's Chicago Business
Dan McGrath --Chicago News Cooperative
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Next Mayor Will Face Tough Decisions to Solve Financial Mess
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Before Emanuel Looks at Mayor’s Job, He Should Look in Mirror
Rahm Emanuel, a man who suffers from Serial Cellphone Addiction, has been making lots of calls back home in the last few days. I can almost hear the “Hey, buddy, what’s up?” salutation from President Obama’s chief of staff, a man who rarely dials without self-interest at play. In some cases, he’s gauging what smart [...]
For Kelly, First Win Is Just a First Step
Notre Dame and Michigan have been absent from Bowl Championship Series discussions for far too long to suit their anxious backers, and that’s not likely to change this year. But tradition and history still matter in college football. Recent struggles aside, there’s enough of both at each school, and enough curiosity about each team, to [...]
Insurance Prerequisite In U.S. Plan Has a Catch
At first glance, the new Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan, commonly known as I.P.X.P., sounds like welcome relief for jobless Illinoisans who have serious medical issues and are struggling with the loss of employer-financed health care. The federally financed $5 billion plan — $196 million of which is earmarked for Illinois — provides an affordable health [...]
Next Mayor Will Face Tough Decisions to Solve Financial Mess
Everybody who is anybody in Chicago politics has been mentioned as a possible replacement for Mayor Richard M. Daley after his shocking retirement announcement this week. But rather than pondering their chances, potential candidates might take a good look at City Hall’s balance sheet and ask themselves another question: Who would want to deal with [...]
Emanuel Tops Robocall Poll of Mayoral Race
A survey asking Chicago residents to select among 10 possible contenders for mayor has White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel as the clear front-runner. The phone survey of 2,365 Chicago registered voters, conducted Wednesday night by Springfield based We Ask America Polls, had Emanuel checking in at 23.5 percent, followed by U.S. Reps. Jesse [...]
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Follow the trial of former governor Rod Blagojevich via Chicago Tonight. Elizabeth Brackett and Eddie Arruza report from the trial at The Blagojevich Blog.
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Former House Majority Leader Dick Armey Pens 'Tea Party Manifesto'
Listen to the AudioFormer House Majority Leader Dick Armey speaks with Judy Woodruff about his new book "Give Us Liberty: A Tea Party Manifesto." This is the first in a two-part series of book conversations with thinkers on both sides of the political...
Some Veterans With Brain Trauma Still Await Purple Hearts
Listen to the AudioIn a collaborative report, we examine why some veterans with traumatic brain injuries are having trouble getting awarded the Purple Heart. JIM LEHRER: Now: a story about hearts and minds. That's Purple...
Corruption Allegations Test Afghan Banking System
Listen to the AudioAllegations of corruption in the Afghan banking system are causing fury and concern among citizens who fear their money isn't safe. Margaret Warner talks to Washington Post correspondent Rajiv Chandrasekaran for more. JUDY...
Who Would Benefit From Extending Bush-Era Tax Cuts?
Listen to the AudioWhether the tax cuts enacted under the latest Bush presidency should be extended past the Dec. 31 expiration date is slated to be a key policy issue debated as elections approach. Jeffrey Brown gets two views about extending the cuts and...
News Wrap: Suicide Bomb Kills 17 at Russian Market
Listen to the AudioIn other news Thursday, a bomb packed with metal bars and bolts tore through an entrance to a busy market in Russia killing at least 17. In Iran, American hiker Sarah Shourd is scheduled to be set free on Saturday after being arrested...
Would Cancellation of Quran-Burning Event Prevent Further Fallout?
Listen to the AudioThe Florida pastor who caused a global uproar over plans to burn Qurans on the 9/11 anniversary suspended those plans and is seeking a deal to move a planned Islamic center in New York. Ray Suarez gets two takes on Thursday's...
