Arts & Entertainment
We preview Joel Weisman's interview with Blackhawks legends Bobby Hull, Stan Mikita, and Tony Esposito.
We learn the history behind the stars on the Chicago flag in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey.
John Paul Stevens biography--Oyez.org
"The Chicago Flag"--Chicago History Museum
"About the Municipal Flag of Chicago"--Chicago Public Library
Cicero Flying Field
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
Find out about upcoming tours
The Lurie Garden is in full glory in Millennium Park. We talk with the gifted gardeners who have helped this urban oasis grow healthy and green.
Live music tonight from a critically acclaimed young band from Chicago -- Canasta.
Canasta's upcoming shows
There's been a flurry of activity in Springfield. We have the latest news on the new state budget, Governor Quinn's amendatory veto of the McPier bill and more -- live from the Capitol with the Chicago Sun-Times' Dave McKinney.
The long-awaited trial of former police commander Jon Burge officially commenced today. He is accused of perjury and obstruction of justice surrounding alleged torture of suspects in his South Side police district. Carol Marin and her panel take a look at the charges and the trial.
We talk with Blackhawk and NBC broadcaster -- and Chicago native -- Eddie Olczyk about the upcoming Stanley Cup Finals, and his own days as a Hawk.
The Everyday Advocate: Standing Up for Your Child with Autism
We talk with the author of a new book that gives parents tools to help advocate for a child with autism.
It was another wild day on Wall Street. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take a closer look at the market's recent volatility. They also have some advice for the average investor.
As the crisis in the Gulf of Mexico worsens, we look at the future of offshore drilling.
Sue, the Field Museum's iconic T-Rex, is being brought to life with the help of cutting-edge technology. We get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of RoboSue.
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Fire up the barbecue -- we get Memorial Day tips from the guru of the grill, Steven Raichlen. He's the host of the PBS series Primal Grill and the author of the new book Planet Barbecue!
Read Steven's BBQ Blog
Steven's recipe for Gaucho-Style Beef Ribs
Steven's recipe for Colombian Grilled Corn with Butter and Cheese
For the seventh year in a row, a pair of pigeon-eating peregrine falcons has started a family atop the Evanston Public Library. Bird lovers are delighted; pigeons are not. Eddie Arruza gives us a peak at the nest housing three fledgling falcons.
Peregrine Falcon Banding--Evanston Public Library
See the falcons on a webcam
Governor Quinn is headed back down to Springfield as the battle over the budget heats up again before the May 31st deadline. Rich Miller of Capitol Fax joins us via Skype to give us the latest.
The Blackhawks sweep their way into the Stanley Cup Finals. We talk to ESPN-AM Blackhawks reporter and blogger Jesse Rogers.