Ryan's Trial Begins
The much-anticipated corruption trial of former Illinois governor George Ryan finally got underway today with opening statements. Eddie Arruza reports on what the prosecution and defense told jurors about Ryan's alleged fraud and racketeering crimes.

News Analysis with Phil Ponce
Reports about the dangers of high mercury levels have prompted the Sierra Club to host a series of free mercury testing events all over Illinois. We'll have a panel of experts on this and other top medical stories in the news. Guests: Dr. Gerald Chodak, Midwest Prostate and Urology Health Center; Dr. Julius Few, Northwestern Memorial Hospital; and David Grotto, American Dietetic Association.

Chicago Stories
Holabird & Root remains one of Chicago's premier architectural firms. On the occasion of its 125th birthday, Rich Samuels offers the story of a firm whose buildings continue to define Chicago's loop. The Holabird & Root scavenger hunt, organized by the Chicago Architectural Foundation, is Sunday, October 16.

"Family Forensics"
A new television show uses forensics experts to create a produle of a family to help them resolve issues and she light on the skeletons in their closets. We'll talk to local creator Glenn Marrichi.

Chicago on Stage
Sun-Times theater critic Hedy Weiss reviews three new productions including "Last of the Boys" now on stage at Steppenwolf.

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