The firing of Cook County Board President Todd Stroger's cousin, the county's chief financial officer, has created a firestorm. Elizabeth Brackett gets some reaction from Cook County commissioners.

We hear what you had to say about Carol Marin's interview with Todd Stroger when we read some of our viewer mail.

A Northwestern University graduate working as a freelance journalist in Iran has been jailed and sentenced to eight years in prison after being accused of being a spy. We hear about local efforts to get her released.

Christian Farr has the latest on the county's troubled finances, and the hiring scandal surrounding Todd Stroger.

We hear what you had to say about some of our recent stories when we read our viewer mail.

We hear what you had to say about some of our recent stories when we read our viewer mail.

President Obama's first 100 days in office have been filled with plenty of challenges. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel grade the commander-in-chief.

Governor Quinn's government reform commission issued its recommendations today. Rich Samuels tells us why transforming them into law could be a struggle.

On his 100th day in office, President Obama addresses the nation tonight in his third primetime news conference. Economic issues are sure to be front and center as he looks back on the accomplishments of his time in office. The president is also expected to discuss his administration's plan to combat the swine flu outbreak. We carry his remarks live.

We hear what you had to say about some of our recent stories when we read our viewer mail.

Tonight's panel discusses the week's top headlines: The swine flu strikes Illinois; President Obama marks 100 days in office; Chris Kennedy reportedly ponders a Senate race; the local real estate market shows some signs of life; the Bulls force Game 7 against the Celtics after a thrilling triple-overtime victory; and the Blackhawks go deep into the playoffs against the Vancouver Canucks.

Who will President Obama name to the U.S. Supreme Court, and what type of impact will this appointment have? Carol Marin and her panel of law experts give us their take on these questions and more.

We explore the art of politics when we go inside a new exhibit that offers a visual history of the Obama Presidential campaign.