Less than one week before Thanksgiving, Black Friday and the official start of the hectic holiday shopping season are almost upon us., Madeline Nusser of Time Out Chicago is here with some ideas for your weekend.

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Promising art in every home, the Arts and Crafts movement migrated from England to Chicago. We have the latest on a new show at the Art Institute. Apostles of Beauty: Arts and Crafts from Britain to Chicago

A new report says Chicago women remain a minority in high-ranking positions at the city's largest public companies. Three local executives join us to discuss the findings. The Chicago Network

We hear how a renowned sax player and some local college students are turning the music of the Rolling Stones into jazz. Tim Ries Tim Ries performing at Jazz Showcase

One of the stars of the PBS series America's Test Kitchen joins us with his best recipes for turkey, pumpkin pie, and other holiday favorites.

Don't let your Thanksgiving feast leave you and your guests thirsty this year. Check, Please! host and master sommelier Alpana Singh is back with a list of affordable Thanksgiving wines and spirits. Alpana's Thanksgiving Drink Recommendations Web Exclusive: Alpana's Thanksgiving Beer Recommendations

Journalists Rick Kogan and Charles Osgood offer reflections on Chicago. Sidewalks Volume II: Reflections on Chicago

We talk with a wildly popular Harvard professor whose moral philosophy class is getting national attention. Justice with Michael Sandel

We fly on a fully restored World War II bomber and meet a man who flew 35 missions as a tail gunner. The Collings Foundation Collings Foundation Schedule

Geoffrey Baer fills us in on the shrewd political move, in 1818, that kept Chicago in Illinois, instead of Wisconsin. Curtiss Candy Co. Illinois v. Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb

Time Out Chicago's kids editor tells us about the current production at the Chicago Children's Theater, plus other events this weekend just for kids.

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Some Iraq war veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder are being treated with a 3-D war simulator, the first of its kind in Illinois. We see how it works and how it's helping. The Vet Center at Alexian Brothers Medical Center Campus

On the 40th anniversary of Sesame Street, we revisit our 2007 visit with one of its biggest stars: Elmo!

It was a long day for Jay Cutler and Bears fans yesterday. Former tight end Dustin Lyman joins us on the Bears Alumni Club to sort through the carnage.