CTA Improvements
Faster bus rides are coming to the CTA. Rich Samuels brings us up-to-date on a new initiative to reduce congestion on the streets of Chicago.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Hefty government rebate checks are in the mail and the Fed may cut interest rates tomorrow. But gas and food prices continue to soar. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take the temperature of the economy.
Chicago Matters: Growing Forward
In our ongoing series "Chicago Matters: Growing Forward," we look at the effects of locomotive air pollution in the Chicago region and new technology that's being produced to help fix the problem.
- Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago
- National Railway Equipment Company
- Clean Air Task Force
Actor Jane Lynch
She has serenaded Steve Carrell and traded recipes with Meryl Streep. Find out why actress Jane Lynch has returned to Chicago.
Your Brain on Cubs
Why do Cubs fans remain so loyal to a team that never seems to win the World Series? What goes on in the brain of a talented hitter? A new book, "Your Brain on Cubs," provides some answers and its editor is our guest today.
Hedy Weiss Theater Reviews
Theater critic Hedy Weiss is here with reviews of three new shows in the Chicago area.
Commentary
Debra Pickett shares her thoughts about the arms race between Chicago gangs and the police.
