Politics
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
News Analysis with Carol Marin
He went from poverty to successful trial lawyer and business executive, to the governor's mansion, and then to federal prison. Carol Marin talks to former Illinois Governor Dan Walker, who tells his story in his new memoir, The Maverick and the Machine.
Conserving the Great Lakes
Even with the Great Lakes at our doorstep, must the region do a better job of conserving water? In the third installment of our Great Lakes series, Elizabeth Brackett looks at some old and new ways to protect our precious Great Lakes water resource.
Cool Globes
Chicago goes global with outdoor art that displays solutions to combat global warming. Environmentalist Wendy Abrams joins us to talk about this new public art exhibit on Chicago's museum campus.
Hidden Chicago
You can't buy Marigold margarine or shop at the Boston Store anymore. but signs advertising defunct products and businesses are still out there, luring you in. Tonight we go on a hunt for ghost signs and find out what they teach us about lost Chicago.
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Mavis Staples
We'll get a special in-studio performance from Chicago's soul and gospel legend, Mavis Staples.
