Chicago Tribune’s Rick Pearson reports on the outcome of the most recent mayoral debate and discusses the Illinois Supreme Court’s decision to allow Rahm Emanuel to remain on the ballot. Host Alison Cuddy talks with state Rep, Deb Mell about the pros and cons of the soon to be signed civil unions law. And literary man about town JC Gabel joins Eight Forty-Eight to share what’s on his schedule for a fun weekend for the latest Weekly Guide.