Grab your lawn chair and some good walking shoes. We are going on a "theatre-hike" at the Morton Arboretum.

Finding a job is never easy in a recession, especially when you've just gotten out of prison. We meet some ex-offenders who have managed to land on their feet with the help of two local organizations. Cleanslate Safer Foundation St. Leonard's Ministries

We find out why some area residents are willing to break the law to keep chickens in their backyards.

Chicago Sun-Times theater critic Hedy Weiss calls the world premiere of "The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity" at Victory Gardens Theater "big, brash and brilliantly written." She joins us with her review of that show, as well as reviews of two others.

He was a superstar in the '80s and '90s with hits like "Right Here Waiting," and "Hold on to the Nights." Chicagoan Richard Marx, with Vertical Horizon's Matt Scannell, perform in our studio. "Emotional Remains" -- Richard Marx

Just what is the National Endowment for the Humanities, and what do they do? Here to enlighten us will be former Iowa Congressman Jim Leach, President Obama's choice to head the Endowment.

Caverns carved from bedrock, tunnels under the lake, and more. Geoffrey Baer takes us deep underground for the first of a two-part series, Under Chicago. Information on the restoration of Buckingham Fountain

A magazine made for pets. We hear from the founder of Chicagoland Tails about how Chicago rates as a place for pets. PAWS Chicago Chicago Animal Shelter Alliance The Anti-Cruelty Society

No matter how well you think you know this city, there are always a few surprises around the corner. Geoffrey Baer finds some Chicago neighborhoods that are so hidden, they even take him by surprise.

The giant heart is back at the Museum of Science and Industry, and it's all dressed up for the 21st century. It's part of a new $21 million exhibit that is all about..."You!" You! The Experience

It's not just about Sundays. In his new book Soldier Field: A Stadium and its City, author Liam Ford calls the story of Soldier Field the story of Chicago. He join us to talk about the book. Read an excerpt from the book

What distinguished businessman transformed a frog pond into a castle? We find out in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey. "Illinois: The Castle" -- Time Magazine Patterson McCormick Mansion Peshtigo Wisconsin Fire

Banned in Chicago, racing pigeons have flown the coop and landed in the suburbs. We meet some of the bird lovers who keep the sport alive and flying high.

Madeline Nusser of Time Out Chicago joins us with bone-chilling pre-Halloween recommendations sure to kick-start your adrenaline. "Fear" -- The Neo-Futurists Music Box Massacre 5 The Fear Haunted House at Navy Pier Scarecrow Festival

Groucho, Chico and Harpo are back in town. We take a look at Goodman Theatre's new staging of the Marx Brothers classic Animal Crackers.

The author of a new book that chronicles Chicago's rich history joins us to discuss our ever-evolving city. Chicago: A Biography