Arts & Entertainment
This week on Chicago Sunday:
Host Phil Ponce talks with former Canadian prime minister Kim Campbell about what she's been up to since leaving Ottawa and why she finds herself spending so much time in Chicago lately.
Then, Hedy Weiss talks with Chicago theater impresario Tony DeSantis about his past and current successes in the challenging world of Chicago theater.
News Analysis with Steve Edwards
Many say your medical bills are so high because of runaway jury awards. Today Governor Blagojevich signed a bill that could change that. Chicago Public Radio's Steve Edwards sits down with doctors on both sides of the medical malpractice debate. Guests: Ed Murnane, Illinois Civil Justice League; Dr. Richard Geline, Illinois State Medical Society; Keith Hebeisen, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association; Dr. Scott Kale, internist and expert medical witness.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
New clean air initiatives were unveiled by city, state and federal authorities today. The hot weather has caused more pollution action alerts this summer. Elizabeth Bracket and her panel will look at the latest methods to clean up our air.
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Nearly 40 years after the passage of the federal Fair Housing Law, housing advocates say that ethnic and racial steering is alive and prospering among some Chicago area realtors. Eddie Arruza and his panel take a look at why and where it's still happening. Guests: Barbara Knox, Department of Housing and Urban Development; Florentina Rendon, Hope Fair Housing Center; and Alexander Chaparro, Chicago Association of Realtors.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
President Bush again voiced his belief in the soundness of his Iraq war policies at a major address in Utah. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel look at mounting war protests and what that means here in Chicago. Guests: Rich Williamson, Bitta Mostofi, Marilyn Katz, and Wayne Parthun.
New Corruption Charges
U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald claims that $137,000 in bribes were given in exchange for $8 million worth of park district business - the scheme involving a former park district official and a mundelein landscape firm. Rich Samuels has the details.
This week on Chicago Sunday
Host Phil Ponce talks with State Senator Steve Rauschenberger (R – Elgin) about his run for Governor.
A rare behind the scenes look at The Lion King. Artbeat correspondent Fawn Ring talks to the local actor cast as the evil lion "Scar" and watches as he transforms himself into the character.
Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review
Media giants John Johnson and Peter Jennings remembered, President Bush comes to Illinois to sign the federal transportation bill, Mayor Daley tight-lipped about his 2007 election plans, gas prices on the rise again, the White Sox take on the world-champion Red Sox, and the Cubs season slipping away.
Guests:
Gas Prices
Gas and crude oil prices have reached record highs. We'll talk with the Chicago AAA motor club to get some answers on why we're paying so much and what we can do to bring down our expenses.
News analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
President Bush came to Illinois today to sign the massive $286 billion transportation bill. What's in it for Chicago area commuters? Elizabeth Brackett finds out as she's joined by Congressman Danny Davis, Congresswoman Judy Biggert, and the Secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation, Tim Martin.
The Mayor in the
hot seat
Chicago's Mayor Daley says he's as eager as anyone to rid City Hall of corruption.
Rich Samuels reports on his honor who held his own in a sparring match with reporters
today.
This week on Chicago Sunday:
Host Phil Ponce talks with Saturday Night Live alum Ana Gasteyer who is starring as Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, in the Chicago production of Wicked at the Oriental theatre.
Rich Samuels interviews the national championship winning women of the Chicago Rowing Center and hears the story of why they are being forced to vacate their practice waters.
New Corruption Charges
U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald claims that $137,000 in bribes were given in exchange for $8 million worth of park district business - the scheme involving a former park district official and a mundelein landscape firm. Rich Samuels has the details.
War on Corruption
The war on public corruption being waged by the U.S. Attorney's office has snared a millionaire businessman and two prominent Chicago attorneys. It's all part of a bigger investigation into Illinois state boards. Eddie Arruza reports on Patrick Fitzgerald's latest targets.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Mayor Daley announces five new cabinet members as his administration retools in the face of a federal investigation. Eddie Arruza reports on who the new top level managers are, and then Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take a closer look at the changing face of the daley administration. Guests: Abdon Pallasch, Chicago Sun-Times; Carlos Hernandez Gomez, WBEZ-FM; and Dick Kay WMAQ-TV.