Carol Marin sits down with some people who were close to the man known as "Mr. Chairman."

What do you do after winning the 2010 National Urban Debate Championship? Visit the President at the White House, of course. The two winning Whitney Young High School seniors join us in our studio.

How does a master sommelier cure a hangover? Alpana Singh reveals her favorite tricks on tonight's edition of Ask Alpana. Alpana’s Favorite Wine App: WineToMatch 2006 Moulin d’Issan Bordeaux Superieur – $20 2008 Pierre Guillemot Bourgogne Rouge - $20

We meet the four boys who have spent the past five months starring in the title role in the Chicago production of Billy Elliot: The Musical.

Still no decision from the jurors in the Blagojevich trial. But is the media coverage too much? Mayor Daley delivers his State of City address. In it, he vows to give back $20,000 in his salary. Was the unofficial launch of his re-election campaign? And in sports, can the Blackhawks repeat without their star goalie? And was Ozzie Guillen's tirade against Major League Baseball's treatment of Latino players racist?

We find out more about the colorful murals under Lake Shore Drive and their connection to the local community in this week's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

A Chicago-born writer jumps in his RV and seeks out the answers to life's questions by stopping in towns named after Greek mythology. We'll find out what the author of Turn Left at the Trojan Horse: A Would-Be Hero's American Odyssey learned along the way. For Turn Left at the Trojan Horse

We hear your thoughts on our recent stories when we read our viewer mail.

One of the newest inductees to the Radio Hall of Fame joins us to share her love for the Beatles.

We'll revisit our behind-the-scenes look at Oxxford Clothes, the suit maker prominently mentioned in the Blagojevich trial. Oxxford Clothes

We'll find out about a cake-baking contest that is sponsored by a Chicago-based clothing company. threadcakes.com threadless.com bakeanddestroy.net

Chicago native and Grammy Award-winning rapper Rhymefest will perform in studio. elchethemovement.com Rhymefest on MySpace

The Blackhawks split with goalie Antti Niemi this week. Will the Stanley Cup champs have any chance of defending their title next year?

Who needs pedaling when you can put a battery and motor on your bike? We'll show you why some Chicago bicyclists are choosing this exercise-free way of getting around. Chicago Electric Bicycles

We'll revisit the home and museum of Roger Brown, the Chicago artist who painted some dark subject matter with a light touch. Roger Brown Resources at SAIC New show at the Hyde Park Art Center

It is the most valuable musical instrument on the planet, it's right here in Chicago, and it's for sale. We'll tell you how much it might go for.