Live Music Wednesday
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Ryan Appeal
Former governor Jim Thompson was back in court today on behalf of former governor George Ryan. Rich Samuels brings us the latest from the federal building.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
The nation's credit crunch is affecting everything from home foreclosures in Illinois to the Chicago Tribune's credit rating. Carol Marin and her panel take a look at the local news making headlines in the business world. Guests: Michael Arndt, Robert Stein
Obama Biography
We'll hear about Barack Obama's history - and his future - from the Chicago author of a new biography on Obama. David Mendell joins us in the studio.
- David Mendell booksigning, Wednesday, August 29, 7:30 - 9:00 pm, Borders Books and Music, 1700 Maple Avenue, Evanston
Mosaic House
Take a close-up view of this 19th century house and you'll start to see patterns in the pebbles. We'll tour the only mosaic mansion in the midwest.
- See the real estate listing here
American Craft Exposition
This weekend 150 of the country's top artists and craft makers will showcase their work in Evanston as part of the 23rd American Craft Exposition. We'll get a preview.
Live Music Wednesday
Chicago jazz vocalist Dee Alexander joins us in the studio. We'll talk about her upcoming performance at Millennium Park and hear a preview of her tribute to Nina Simone and Dinah Washington.
