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Figure in Blagojevich Scandal Arrested

A key figure in the Blagojevich trial is arrested. Raghuveer Nayak, a longtime fundraiser for Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. pled not guilty to a 19-count indictment. Elizabeth Brackett reports.

Protecting Your Skin This Summer

It's the first day of summer and the sunbathers are out in force. What steps should be taken to protect your skin, and what are some warning signs of cancer? We hear from local dermatologists.

Make Music Chicago

Sweet music will be made all day long Thursday in Chicago -- and around the world. We have the details from the Creative Director of Make Music Chicago.

Changes at Cook County Morgue

A big shake-up at Cook County Morgue as commissioners debate what to do with dead bodies. Paris Schutz has the story.

Chicago Could Ease Pot Laws

Mayor Emanuel wants to let cops issue tickets for possession of small amounts of marijuana. Will the move free up police to prevent more serious crimes? Elizabeth Brackett and her guests discuss the issue.

Mark Shriver

What's the definition of a "good man?" We talk with Mark Shriver about his father Sargent Shriver, a Kennedy family icon who founded the Peace Corps and ran for President.

Roger Clemens Verdict

A full acquittal for Roger Clemens, the baseball great beating charges he lied to Congress about steroids.

American Folk Art

We take a spin through the gallery of American Folk Art at The Art Institute of Chicago.

Ask Alpana: 6/19

Master Sommelier and Check Please! Host Alpana Singh joins us on Chicago Tonight at 7:00 pm with summer wine travel tips, BYOB wine pairing recommendations and more.

Obama Makes Moves on Immigration

President Obama's executive order on immigration was a game-changer. Carol Marin and her guests look at the impact it will have on undocumented youth, in Chicago and beyond.

Argonne's Supercomputer One of World's Fastest

A supercomputer at Argonne National Laboratory, code-named Mira, is the third fastest in the world, according to new rankings. We speak with the scientist in charge. 

"A Capitalism For The People"

What is American capitalism and can it last? We hear from the author of a new book.

Ask Geoffrey: 6/18

How did a Magnificent Mile building end up being featured weekly in a 1970s network TV sitcom? Find out more in this week's Ask Geoffrey.

Bookman's Alley

Lovers of used and rare books are mourning the impending loss of a celebrated and unusual neighborhood bookstore. Jay Shefsky has the story.

Viewer Mail: 6/18

We asked for your thoughts about Illinois Medicaid cuts. We read what some of you had to say in Viewer Mail.