Live Music Wednesday
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Obama's Election Night Party
Mayor Daley expects huge crowds at Grant Park's Hutchinson Field for Barack Obama's Election Night celebration. Free tickets were snapped up within hours of being offered to Illinois Obama supporters on the web, but that is not expected to deter thousands of un-ticketed Obama supporters from filling up the park around the secured area of Hutchinson Field. Elizabeth Brackett tells us more about the preparations for next week.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
As John McCain struggles at the top of the Republican Party ticket his fate could also spell trouble for local Republicans. Carol Marin and her panel take a closer look at the challenges faced by the Republican Party and the party's strategy heading into Election Day.
Chicago and the Economy
As the markets continue to rollercoaster, special contributor John Callaway is back with an expert to explain what is happening and how Chicago plays into it.
Midnight Circus
Looking for family fun this Halloween? The Midnight Circus is wowing crowds in the Loop with the high flying show. We meet the performers and hear how this free act landed in Daley Plaza.
Live Music Wednesday
A controversial and powerful new opera penned by Toni Morrison opens at the Auditorium Theatre this weekend. Performers from "Margaret Garner" sing live in our studio.
Candidate Free Time
On Candidate Free Time, we hear from the five candidates who want to be your U.S. senator.
