News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
As Democrats continue to bicker over the state budget, what's going through the minds of Republican lawmakers?
Elizabeth Brackett talks to Senate Minority Leader Frank Watson and House Minority Leader Tom Cross from Springfield.

YouTube Debate
Questions for the Democratic presidential debate last night came from the website, YouTube. We'll see how well the candidates fared. Guest: John McIntyre, RealClearPolitics.com

Chicago Matters
What does the future hold for undocumented high school students who want to go to college? Are they paying the price for decisions their parents made? Eddie Arruza has the story in tonight's Chicago Matters segment.

Trashed
What does America's trash say about its values? We'll talk with Chicago filmmaker Bill Kirkos, who's investigated how the U.S. is dealing with its garbage, in the new documentary Trashed.

• Trashed debuts with a one-night-only screening at the Music Box Theatre, followed by a question and answer session with director Bill Kirkos, Thursday, July 26, 7:30 pm, Music Box Theatre, Chicago, $10 tickets available at film's website and at the door.

What's New at the Zoo
The Lincoln Park Zoo has upgraded its outdoor exhibits, giving some of its newest guests a nice place to call home. We'll take you there.

Hedy Weiss Theater Reviews
Theater critic Hedy Weiss returns with a drama, a musical and some comedy.

Commentary
Mancow Muller will be here with some thoughts about reporters and their sources.