*John congratulates Block Club Chicago's Kelly Bauer on being named "Chicago Journalist of the Year" and asks her for an update on the ward remap fight.

*Daniel Cox of the American Enterprise shares the surprising reason why crime won't be a major factor in the Midterms.

*National Opinion Writer Leonard Pitts discusses the societal reason why flash mobs are committing smash-and-grab robberies.

*Fox News Chief Washington Correspondent Mike Emanuel covers the status of BBB and the in-fighting taking place in the GOP.

*Plus, is it ok to feel sorry for George Ryan?