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Face The Nation - January 31, 2010
CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent Bob Schieffer hosts as both sides admit disagreements need to be addressed cordially to make politics work - and debate who's being more uncivil.
Republican Response to Weekly Address
In this weeks Republican Address, Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) discusses the administration's response to the attempted Christmas Day airliner attack.
Local Doctor Brings Patients From Haiti To Chicago
Doctors from Northwestern Memorial Hospital are back from a humanitarian mission to Haiti, along with a couple of severely injured spinal cord patients who were dug out of the rubble. WBBM's Mike Krauser reports.
Burned Hawk Is 'Miracle' Survivor
They're calling it nothing short of amazing. The recovery of a red-tailed hawk found badly burned at the scene of last week's fatal plane crash in Sugar Grove. WBBM's Mike Krauser reports.
David Axelrod UN-CUT In Chicago
David Axelrod, top adviser to President Obama--speaking to reporters in Chicago after giving a speech at Misericordia, where his daughter with disabilities lives
Republican Response to Weekly Address
In this weeks Republican Address, Congressman John Boehner (R-Ohio) discusses unemployment and government spending.
Todd Stroger On Jobs
Newsradio 780 is asking candidates in the key races three questions about jobs, taxes, and corruption. Cook County Board President Todd Stroger is running for re-election in the Democratic Primary. His plan for creating more jobs.
Toni Preckwinkle On Taxes
Newsradio 780 is asking candidates in the key races three questions about jobs, taxes, and corruption. Alderman Toni Preckwinkle is running for Cook County Board President in the Democratic primary.
Terry O'Brien On Taxes
Newsradio 780 is asking candidates in the key races three questions about jobs, taxes, and corruption. Democrat Terry O'Brien is President of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, and is running for Cook County Board President.
Kirk Dillard On Corruption
Newsradio 780 is asking candidates in the key races three questions about jobs, taxes, and corruption. State Senator Kirk Dillard is running in the Republican Primary for governor.
Andy Martin On Jobs
Newsradio 780 is asking candidates in the key races three questions about jobs, taxes, and corruption Legal activist Andy Martin is among Republicans running for Illinois' U-S Senate seat. Martin's response to creating jobs in Illinois.
Dan Hines On Jobs
Newsradio 780 is asking candidates in the key races three questions about jobs, taxes, and corruption State Comptroller Dan Hines is running in the Democratic gubernatorial primary
Cheryle Jackson On Corruption
Newsradio 780 is asking candidates in the key races three questions about jobs, taxes, and corruption. Chicago Urban League President Cheryle Jackson is running as a democrat for Illinois' U-S Senate seat.
Jacob Meister On Corruption
Newsradio 780 is asking candidates in the key races three questions about jobs, taxes, and corruption. Jacob Meister is a former congressional aide and attorney running as a democrat for Illinois' U-S Senate seat.
Mark Kirk On Jobs
Newsradio 780 is asking candidates in the key races three questions about jobs, taxes, and corruption. Congressman Mark Kirk is running in the Republican primary for Illinois' U-S Senate seat.
Dorothy Brown On Taxes
Newsradio 780 is asking candidates in the key races three questions about jobs, taxes, and corruption. Clerk of the Cook County Circuit Court Dorothy Brown is a democrat running for County Board President. Brown says she'd push to lower the sales tax.
David Hoffman On Jobs
Newsradio 780 is asking candidates in the key races three questions about jobs, taxes, and corruption. Former Chicago Inspector General David Hoffman is running in the Democratic Gubernatorial primary. Hoffman's plan for creating jobs in Illinois.
Pat Quinn On Corruption
Newsradio 780 is asking candidates in the key races three questions about jobs, taxes, and corruption. Governor Pat Quinn is running in the Democratic primary, and his response to changing Illinois' reputation as a hotbed of political corruption.
Rich Whitney On Jobs
Newsradio 780 is asking candidates in the key races three questions about jobs, taxes, and corruption. Rich Whitney is a Green Party candidate for governor and here's his response for creating jobs in Illinois.
Alexi Giannoulias On Jobs
Newsradio 780 is asking candidates in the key races three questions about jobs, taxes, and corruption. Democrat Alexi Giannoulias is running for Illinois' U-S Senate Seat.
Alexi Giannoulias On Jobs
Newsradio 780 is asking candidates in the key races three questions about jobs, taxes, and corruption. State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias is running in the democratic gubernatorial primary. His plan for creating more jobs in Illinois.
Roger Keats On Corruption
Newsradio 780 is asking candidates in the key races three questions about jobs, taxes, and corruption. Former State Senator Roger Keats is running for the Republican nomination for Cook County Board President.
Bill Brady On Taxes
Newsradio 780 is asking candidates in the key races three questions about jobs, taxes, and corruption. Republican State Senator Bill Brady is running in the gubernatorial primary.
Face The Nation - January 17, 2010
Presidents Clinton and Bush on Haiti and the latest on the tragedy.
Republican Response to Weekly Address
Congressman Mike Castle (R-DE) discusses the 30,000 additional American troops being sent to Afghanistan.
Andy McKenna On Taxes
Newsradio 780 is asking candidates in the key races three questions about jobs, taxes, and corruption. Former Illinois Republican Chairman Andy McKenna is running for governor
Dan Proft On Taxes
Newsradio 780 is asking candidates in the key races three questions about jobs, taxes, and corruption. Political consultant Dan Proft is running in the Republican Gubernatorial primary and Proft says he adamant about not raising taxes.
Robert Marshall On Political Corruption
Newsradio 780 is asking candidates in the key races three questions about jobs, taxes, and corruption. Democrat Robert Marshall is a physician and Vietnam veteran who is running in the Gubernatorial primary. His response when asked about cleaning up Illi
Bill Brady On Political Corruption
Newsradio 780 is asking candidates in the key races three questions about jobs, taxes, and corruption. State Senator Bill Brady is a republican candidate for Governor. How would Brady change Illinois' reputation as a hotbed of political corruption?
Kathleen Thomas On Jobs
Newsradio 780 is asking candidates in the key races three questions about jobs, taxes, and corruption. Kathleen Thomas is a republican candidate for Illinois' U-S Senate seat. She's a former school board member downstate, and outlines her plans for getti
Communication Is Tough
Two days after the massive earthquake in Haiti many Chicago area residents are frustrated that they’re having a hard time reaching relatives there. WBBM’s Bernie Tafoya reports.
The Waiting Game
A native of Haiti living in the northern suburbs continues to wait for word on her family and the fate of two orphanages and schools she has worked to establish. WBBM’s suburban bureau chief Julie Mann has the story.
Bob Schillerstrom On Taxes
Newsradio 780 is asking candidates in the key races three questions about jobs, taxes, and corruption. DuPage County Board Chairman Bob Schillerstrom is a republican candidate for governor:
Jacob Meister
Newsradio 780 is asking candidates in the key races three questions about jobs, taxes, and corruption. Jacob Meister is a former congressional aide and attorney running as a democrat for Illinois' U-S Senate seat.
Cheryle Jackson - US Senate Seat
Newsradio 780 is asking candidates in the key races three questions about jobs, taxes, and corruption. Cheryl Jackson is among democrats running for Illinois' US Senate seat
Face The Nation - January 10, 2010
Are we on the right track in the war on terrorism and can the Senate majority leader survive an insensitive remark about Barack Obama's race? A final word on man's best teacher: dogs.
Republican Response to Weekly Address
Congressman Peter King (R-NY) discusses the circumstances surrounding the Christmas Day attempted airline bombing.
Model's Burned Body Found In Miami Trash Bin
Neil Katz, Managing Editor of CrimeSider.com "The True Crime Blog" from 48 Hours at CBS News joins WBBM Producer Andy Giersher to discuss the latest in the Paula Sladewski murder case.
Republican Response to Weekly Address
Senator Mitch McConnell looks ahead to the new year and urges politicians to put country first.
Former SNL Star Piscopo holds auditions in Chicago
Former Saturday Night Live star Joe Piscopo is back in Chicago auditioning comics for a new late-night TV show. WBBM's Bob Roberts reports.
Bears vs. Vikings Highlights
Highlights from Monday Night Football matchup between the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings.
Face The Nation - December 27, 2009
Foiled Terror Attack Aboard Northwest Airlines Airliner
Republican Response to Weekly Address
California Congressman Duncan Hunter thanks the armed forces and lays out his new year's resolutions for the nation.
The Righteous Hillbillies
Listen to the Righteous Hillbillies single, 'Not Alone.'
The Bears Report: Tom Thayer
WBBM Game Day Analyst Tom Thayer, with our Josh Liss, look at what's left of the season.
Local band writes song for troops overseas
Joliet based Righteous Hillbillies send out single to troops overseas to show support.
Face The Nation - December 20, 2009
Democrats claim victory in the debate on health care reform. We'll go through what's actually in the proposal and get all sides from Republican Senators Olympia Snowe and Lamar Alexander and Democratic Senators Mary Landrieu and Sherrod Brown. Health car
Republican Response to Weekly Address
Senator McCAin (R-AZ) disagrees with the health care bill currently making it's way through the Senate, citing tax increases and Medicare cuts.
Face The Nation - December 13, 2009
Saving health care reform, Tiger Woods scandal.
Republican Response to Weekly Address
Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn R-Tennessee discusses energy regulation proposals amidst the Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen.
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MarketWatch Media Columnist, Jon Friedman


MarketWatch Media Columnist, Jon Friedman joins Sherman and Kris during the WBBM Noon Business Hour to discuss the big business of tiny bikinis for Sports Illustrated.

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Covers '55-'10

Noon Business Hour 2-9-10 FULL SHOW


Join Sherman Kaplan and Kris Kridel as they discuss the economy and financial markets with some of the nation's top experts.

Eating Right For Feb 9 2010


Tips on living and eating healthy.

The Healthy Minute For February 9th


Resisting the overuse of antibiotics.

The Ross Crystal Showbiz Express


Leno's Thoughts: on Seeing His Rival David Letterman After 18 Years

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Join Sherman Kaplan and Kris Kridel as they discuss the economy and financial markets with some of the nation's top experts.
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Model Lands SI Swimsuit Cover


Prius Giveaway At The Auto Show


Official: one good thing about serious snow


The candidate, the party and the case of the missing mink


Gary Coleman pleads guilty VIDEO


Duckworth for lieutenant governor?


Lawyer: Stacy planned to blackmail Peterson


Man survives 3 days in SUV buried in snow


Toddler abandoned at firehouse


Toyota recalls hybrids


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