The story behind the extravagant Hollywood spectacles of a legendary director. We hear from Jeffrey Spivak, local author of a new book on the life and art of Busby Berkeley. Jeffrey Spivak's website

Did Frank Lloyd Wright design a CTA el station? We learn about the past, present and future of the bustling Wilson Red Line stop in this week's edition of Ask Geoffrey. History of the Wilson train station Chicago Tribune article about the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

We find out why zoo officials and primate lovers across the country have gone "ape" over Lincoln Park Zoo's newborn baby gibbon. Read about the white-cheeked gibbon

Elizabeth Brackett and her panel debate whether the tax proposal is good enough to solve the state's long-term budget problems.

One year after the devastating earthquake in Haiti, life is still far from normal on the island nation. We hear from a Chicago area relief worker in Haiti on what he's seeing on the ground there. Partners with Sassier in Haiti

University of Chicago Professor Thomas Holt talks about his new book, Children of Fire: A History of African Americans. More on the book Holt's Bio

Famously frightening works of art. We take a closer look at The Art Institute's huge collection of paintings and drawings by provocative Chicago artist, Ivan Albright. Prints and drawings from The Art Institute

Performance artist and Glen Ellyn native Laurie Anderson tells us about her latest work, her third Grammy nomination and life with husband, Lou Reed. Laurie Anderson's website

This week on Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: a judge rules mayoral candidate Rahm Emanuel can stay on the ballot, but the battle rages on in court. Meanwhile, Carol Moseley Braun flip-flops and releases her tax returns, which show she is in deep financial trouble. An income tax hike looks like it's a done deal, courtesy of the lame-duck Springfield session. President Obama names Bill Daley as his new White House Chief of Staff. A surprising new report reveals $820,000 of lavish spending on parties, booze and a bug sweep under former Chicago School Board presidents.

We talk with controversial minister Carlton Pearson about why he's decided to step down as interim senior minister at Christ Universal Temple. Watch our story from Dec. 7, 2009 about Carlton Pearson

There's a man in plain sight spying on visitors to the Museum of Contemporary Art. We find out why. MCA's Interaction Series MCA's Without You I'm Nothing: Art and Its Audience Lou Mallozzi's Experimental Sound Studio

Chicago Tribune religion reporter Manya Brachear discusses the ousting of controversial Bishop Carlton Pearson, who replaced Christ Universal Temple's iconic Reverend Dr. Johnnie Coleman. She also talks about the Archdiocese of Milwaukee filing for Chapter 11.

95 years ago, a primitive submarine was raised from the bottom of the Chicago River. We look at this little-known Chicago mystery. Watch the Foolkiller slideshow

What did Chicago look like more than a century ago? We view some recently discovered lost panoramas showcasing the city's rural and industrial past. See the lost panoramas at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Saving the world - one bike at a time. We talk with F.K. Day, the Chicago bicycle entrepreneur who was recently named "one of the top givers" of the year. Find out more about World Bicycle Relief

Tired of feeling foolish when trying to describe your favorite wine? No more! Master sommelier and Check, Please! host Alpana Singh joins us with some simple tips for articulating what you're tasting. Get Alpana's recipe for Hot Toddys, her tips for describing wine and more Inexpensive Wine Recommendation: Three Wishes Hot Toddy Recipe: