News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Cook County homeowners may face a huge tax bill this August if the homeowner exemption expires. Can Mayor Daley, Springfield and Cook County find common ground? Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take a closer look. Guests: Jim Houlihan, Thomas Johnson, Ben Joravsky

Chicago Matters
Should local governments act on immigration issues if the federal government won't? That's the question facing northwest suburban Carpentersville, as it considers measures to crack down on undocumented immigrants. Eddie Arruza reports in our Chicago Matters series, Beyond Borders.

The Chicago "L"
One of the CTA "L" lines celebrates 100 years in operation this October. Do you know which one it is? Find out when we talk with Greg Borzo, author of The Chicago "L", a book about the grit and glory of one of the city's most iconic structures.

Invasive Species
On the eve of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's annual survey of invasive species in the Illinois waterway, Rich Samuels takes us downstream to see how experts are battling the much-feared Asian Silver and Bighead Carp.

Wilmette Theatre
Wilmette's historic downtown theater is on the edge of a major facelift that will come with innovations to its entertainment offerings. The Wilmette Theatre 's new owners will be here to tell us about their plans. Guests: Sam Samuelson, Carole Dibo

Commentary
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