Pulitzer-Prize winning author John Updike died today. We take a look back at John Callaway's 2006 interview with the literary giant.

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We get a sneak peak of the new comedy from Chicago Dramatists that has Will Clinger hitting the stage. "How I Became an Interesting Person"

In tonight's edition of "Ask Geoffrey," Geoffrey Baer answers a question about the large structure that once sat on a small concrete foundation in the Chicago River and other historic Chicago.

Time Out Chicago Features Editor Laura Baginski joins us with her weekend picks.

Nicole Hollander, the creator of the nationally syndicated comic strip "Sylvia," joins us to talk about the opening of her first solo gallery exhibition in 10 years.

We look at some candid photos of the Kennedys when the author of "The Kennedy Family Album" stops by to discuss her new book, which features photos of the famous family taken by a photographer with unusual access.

We have a live performance from a Chicago staple, singer/songwriter Robbie Fulks.

John sits down with Chicago Tribune columnist John Kass.

We preview John Callaway's "Friday Night" interview with Chicago Tribune columnist John Kass.

Alpana Singh joins us with her list of All-American wines to toast next week's inaugural festivities. Alpana's All-American Wine Picks

Time Out Chicago Magazine is here with some indoor activities to keep you toasty this weekend.

Marilyn Pocius, author of "A Cook's Guide to Chicago," joins us with tips on how to get more for your money at the grocery store. She will also share some tasty recipes from her book that will save you money. Tony's Finer Food Caputo's Fresh Markets Market Place on Oakton

For many of us, pets bring a great deal of joy. But when they get sick, tough decisions have to be made. Christian Farr explores saying goodbye to an old friend.

Do you remember reading Shakespeare's "Macbeth" in high school? Our Hedy Weiss sits down with Chicago Shakespeare Theater Director Barbara Gaines to hear about how the five-hundred-year-old story is particularly, and painfully, modern.

Two years ago, Northwestern University ended its jazz studies program. That is, until they found a new man to run the program, world renowned saxophone player Victor Goines. Goines performs live in the studio.