George Ryan Appeal Rejected
It was a roller coaster of a day for former Illinois Governor George Ryan as a federal appeals court upheld his conviction on corruption charges and ordered him to prison. Later in the day the court said he could stay out of jail pending another appeal. Eddie Arruza reports on the defense strategy. Then Elizabeth Brackett and her panel analyze today's ruling and why a dissenting opinion could be Ryan's last hope. Guests: Greg Hinz, Diantha Parker, Jeff Stone, Zach Fardon

Israel Lobby Controversy
A soon-to-be released book about the influence of the Israel lobby on U.S. foreign policy is causing some controversy. The Chicago Council on Global Affairs recently cancelled a scheduled appearance by its authors. Council Vice President Rachel Bronson joins us to explain why.

Chicago Matters
Are immigrant workers doing jobs that Americans don't want? Or are they taking jobs away from U.S. citizens? In our ongoing Chicago Matters series on immigration, Eddie Arruza looks at the unskilled work force in the Chicago area and at who's getting the jobs.

Parish the Thought
Chicago author John Ruane has written Parish the Thought, a memoir about growing up Catholic on the southwest side in the 1960s, the tragic turns in his life and how the community rallied.

Big City Bunnies
Chicago's green spaces have become home to some unlikely visitors. Christian Farr explains why there seems to be an influx of rabbits in the Windy City.

Commentary
Guest commentator Ralph Martire