On this week's edition of Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: Chicago celebrates the life and legacy of Cubs great Ron Santo. Is Rahm Emanuel ducking debates as his legal team prepares to fend off the dozens who are bent on knocking him off the ballot? New Cook County Assessor Joe Berrios is under fire for hiring his son and sister after his swearing-in -- they join his daughter, who is already on his staff. Opponents want to blow away the winter tradition of claiming dibs on shoveled parking spaces.

Renée Fleming is one of the most famous sopranos in the world, and today Lyric Opera announced the remarkable appointment of Fleming to its artistic staff. Eddie Arruza sits down with the superstar singer to talk about this exciting new chapter in Chicago's music world.

For more than 30 years, sculptor Richard Hunt has been making his internationally acclaimed art here in Chicago. We watch the master creator at work in his studio, a refurbished electrical substation. Information about the closing night party for Richard Hunt's exhibition at ThinkArt Salon

Visitation for Cub legend Ron Santo began this afternoon and continues until midnight at Chicago's Holy Name Cathedral. Santo died last week due to complications from bladder cancer. Back in 2003, Santo and his Cubs broadcast partner, Pat Hughes, were guests on The Friday Night Show. Tonight, we revisit that conversation.

Whether you're after Brenda Starr paper dolls, vintage pinup calendars, World's Fair memorabilia or even an antique condom cabinet, this enthusiastic Evanston shopkeeper is eager to show you her little store filled with off-beat collectibles. More information about Eureka!

An exhibit at the Shedd Aquarium will have you looking in the air instead of below the surface. We get an inside look at the birds of prey on display at the Shedd. Find out more about the Shedd Aquarium

The season for eggnog is upon us. What is the best spirit to spike your wintertime "nog"? Alpana Singh has the answer in tonight's edition of Ask Alpana. Recommendations for wines to enjoy with Belgian chocolate:

The Bears overcame a sluggish first half to claw past the toothless Detroit Lions. So what did Lovie Smith say at halftime to change the course of the game? We talk about it with this week's Bears alumnus, former running back and Northwestern star Darnell Autry.

A monument on the Midway Plaisance honors a man who was both a professor in Chicago and a president in Europe. We find out more in this week's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

We hear a performance from a dynamic cello and piano duo. WarnerNuzova gives us a taste of their recent CD of Russian classical music. Other links mentioned on the show: Chicago's Winter Nighttime Parking Ban

Tonight marks the premiere of Geoffrey Baer's newest show at 7:30 pm on WTTW. We get a sneak preview, and chat with Geoffrey about his experiences Biking the Boulevards. Discover Chicago's boulevards, parks, and neighborhoods on the Biking the Boulevards interactive website

The Pope's Maestro We talk with the Maestro who conducted concerts for Pope John Paul II for 17 years.

We show you how to give your Thanksgiving meal a side of soul. Army & Lou's recipes for bread pudding and lemon sauce Army & Lou's

She was one of Chicago's treasures. Margaret Burroughs -- artist, activist and founder of the DuSable Museum of African American History -- died yesterday. We revisit a 2001 profile of the great lady in which she offers her thoughts on art, Chicago and the women of the world.

This Friday, a lot of stores will be opening their doors before consumers even have a chance to digest their Thanksgiving turkey. How can you find the very best Black Friday deals? We talk to the founder of a popular Black Friday website.

We hear what you have to say about some of our recent stories when we read our viewer mail. Link also mentioned on the show: Chicago Board of Elections Unofficial Candidate List