Health

Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Gonzales in Chicago
Embattled U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales met the press in Chicago today. Rich Samuels was there and will bring us the latest from the federal building.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Following a breast cancer summit held in Chicago a few days ago, Elizabeth Brackett and her panel weigh in on where we are in the fight against the deadly disease. Guests: Dr. David Ansell, Rush University Medical Center; Dr. Seema Khan, Northwestern Memorial Hospital; and Steve Whitman, Sinai Urban Health Institute

Charter Schools
The charter school debate is heating up once again. A local lawmaker wants to slow down the growth of these schools in Illinois. Christian Farr looks at this debate and tells us about one charter that believes it's saving lives.

Spring Gardening Tips
Warm weather and gardening go together. Eliza Fournier from the Chicago Botanic Garden joins us in the studio with some tips for planting seasonal flowers and vegetables.

How Chimps Think
Lincoln Park Zoo is both a home for animals and a research institution. We'll learn more about the studies being done to help us better understand how chimps think.

Maxwell Street Memories
A new documentary about the historic Maxwell Street Market makes its debut at the Chicago International Documentary Film Festival. We'll have a sneak peek and talk to the producer.

• Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street opens April 6, 6:30 pm, Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division. The second showing is Sunday, April 8, 3 pm, Portage Theatre, 4050 N. Milwaukee Ave.

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Mancow Muller