Thursday, September 29, 2005

News Analysis with Phil Ponce
For the first time in five years, the White Sox are playoff-bound. Phil Ponce and a team of sports journalists look back at how they got here, and then look ahead to the Sox post-season prospects. Guests: Bill Jauss, Tom Shaer, Mike Ferrin.

Corruption Trial Update
The government's star witness Scott Fawell came face-to-face with his former boss George Ryan today in the former governor's corruption trial. Rich Samuels will tell us what happened.

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Tavis Smiley
He hosts a number of celebrities and news makers on his national TV and radio programs. Tavis Smiley comes to Chicago to spread some news of his own. He joins us in the studio.

Mike Ditka
We'll preview Bob's conversation with Mike Ditka, featured on this week's Friday Night Show. Benefit information: "Night for New Orleans," 7-11 p.m., October 4, hosted by Mike and Diana Ditka. Tickets are $500. For reservations call 312-587-8989. All proceeds donated to the American Red Cross.

Wrigley Lab
There's a brand new high-tech facility on Goose Island. But it comes from one of Chicago's oldest companies. The Wrigley Company has just opened a new gum lab. Elizabeth Brackett gives us a tour.

Joyce Sloane
She's been called the 'den mother' of Second City. Joyce Sloane talks about her latest award and her more than 40 years with the comedy institution.

Check Please! Supper Club
Fogo de Chao
Recipe for Grilled Lamb Chops

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