*36th Ward Alderman Gilbert Villegas tells John why a compromise seems unlikely in the ward map debates after Sunday's closed-door meeting.

*Colby Hall of Mediaite asks if anyone can blame Brian Williams for not wanting to anchor a network news show.

*State Rep. Mark Batinick of the 97th District details how Illinois Democrats are gaming the vote in their favor.

*Dionne Miller of ABC7 recaps a wild NFL Championship weekend and shares why she was unimpressed with the Bears' introductory press conference.

*Plus Judge Charles Burns discusses why he shares his cellphone number with convicts who complete his drug rehabilitation program.