Arts & Entertainment
We look back at the legacy of architect Bruce Graham, the man behind Willis Tower and the John Hancock Center. He died Saturday at the age of 84.
Legendary Architect Bruce J. Graham Dies -- Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill
Bruce Graham Passing -- Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat
The Museum of Science and Industry's "Smart Home" is now even smarter. Eddie Arruza tells us about the home's green makeover.
Smart Home: Green + Wired
Tonight's panel discusses the week's top headlines; U.S. Senate hopeful Alexi Giannoulias' family bank is on the brink of collapse; Chicago's longstanding hand gun ban is facing a Supreme Court challenge; the University of Illinois is considering hiking their tuition 20%; Chicago ministers are throwing their support behind another Walmart; and Bulls players are battling the injury bug.
Guests:
What do you do if your toddler swallows the light bulb from a flashlight? Actor/comedian Bob Wiltfong answers that question in his new one-man show, The Manny Diaries. We get other tips when he joins us in the studio.
The Manny Diaries at Gorilla Tango Theatre
When mandolin superstar Chris Thile needed a banjo player for his latest band, Punch Brothers, he chose Skokie native Noam Pikelny. We go behind the scenes at a Punch Brothers rehearsal.
Punch Brothers at Old Town School of Folk Music
What glamorous blonde movie star from the 1920s, 30s, 40s, and 50s shares her name with two South side Chicago streets? We get the answer in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey.
McCormick Row House District
Constance Bennett--IMDB.com
John Cuneo, Jr. has donated his family's $30 million mansion and its $10 million art collection to Loyola University. We go inside the estate and get a first-hand look at a bygone era of American aristocracy.
We talk with an expert from the Chicago Botanic Garden who has early gardening tips about how to jump-start your garden.
2010 Chicago Flower and Garden Show
Plant Information Services at the Garden
We have a special performance from members of the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic, including Chicago's trumpet master Orbert Davis.
Chicago Jazz Philharmonic: From Ella to Mandela
We travel back to the Ice Age as mastodons and mammoths take over the Field Museum.
We sit down with local photographer Stephen Hamilton, who was tapped to be a guest judge on the upcoming season of Bravo's Top Chef Masters.
Hedy Weiss joins us to review Fiddler on the Roof and two other recommended shows currently on stage.
Fiddler on the Roof -- Marriot Theatre Lincolnshire
Mrs. Caliban -- Lifeline Theatre
Ring Cycle -- The Building Stage
We meet a Chicago man who wants to change the way America thinks about table tennis.
Where to play ping pong/table tennis in Chicago
Despite high ratings, controversial radio personality Mancow Muller was recently fired from his mid-morning show on WLS radio. We talk with Muller what happened at WLS, and his future in Chicago radio.
In honor of Casimir Pulaski Day, we travel around the city to sample some of Chicago's favorite Polish foods.
We asked if you think full-body scanners at the airport are a good idea. We read some of your comments from our discussion board.