Olympics in Chicago?
The U.S. Olympic Committee made it official today, submitting Chicago as its choice to host the 2016 Olympics. Rich Samuels has details on the city's marathon quest to bring the games back to the U.S.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Lawmakers are weighing a mass transit bill in Springfield. Will the CTA, Metra and Pace finally get the funding they've been pleading for? Elizabeth Brackett and her panel have the latest. Guests: George Ranney, Joe Ryan, John Norquist

Chicago Matters
The town of Waukegan has become the local testing ground in the debate over immigration. The far north suburb has applied to take on federal immigration duties despite massive protests from its majority Latino population. Eddie Arruza has the story in a new installment of our year-long Chicago Matters series "Beyond Borders."

Timothy Ferris
We'll talk with award-winning science writer Timothy Ferris about the launching of a website that takes the love of astronomy to a higher level. We'll also preview his companion documentary, Seeing in the Dark, airs on WTTW later this month.

Artbeat
We'll experience onstage lunacy inspired by Chicago school children, with the help of the theater ensemble, Barrel of Monkeys.

Hedy Weiss Theater Reviews
Hedy Weiss reviews "War," a production of "shocking intensity" now on stage at the Storefront Theater, among other productions.

Commentary
Dawn Turner Trice shares her thoughts about the opening of a new school year.