Before he was famous, Mike Royko honed his writing skills in love letters to his future wife. We talk to their son David Royko. Royko in Love Find out about David Royko's upcoming appearances

Three viewers wrote in to ask Geoffrey Baer about some apparent rail lines recently exposed on North Lincoln Avenue. He digs into the subject in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

Jazz is a quintessential and sometimes hidden part of Chicago history. We talk to Chicago Tribune critic Howard Reich, who chronicles the genre in his new book, Let Freedom Swing: Collected Writings on Jazz, Blues and Gospel. Hyde Park Jazz Festival

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.

Proper use of the English language matters--that was the contention of longtime NBC news correspondent and anchor Edwin Newman, who died last month. We revisit John Callaway's 1976 conversation with Newman about the importance of grammar.

This year marks the 200th anniversary of Oktoberfest! What makes a good Oktoberfest beer, and which ones should we choose for this celebration? Check, Please! host and master sommelier Alpana Singh shares some of her favorites. Alternatives to Kozel Dark Beer:

TV and radio personality Jenniffer Weigel discusses her latest book, I'm Spiritual Dammit!, which is part memoir and part spiritual guide.

An incident involving a TV reporter from Mexico has reignited the debate over female sports reporters in men's locker rooms. Carol Marin talks to a panel of some of Chicago's women reporters about what they encounter in the locker room -- and what they think needs to change.

The Bears pull off an unexpected win over the Dallas Cowboys. Ed O'Bradovich joins us on the Bears Alumni Club to break down the game.

We find out about a now-empty building that was once a lively center for the arts in Chicago as well as a safe haven for young women in the big city. 3Arts Three Arts Club of Chicago Friends Blog Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority

Love prevails in Leonard Bernstein's Candide at the Goodman Theatre. We talk to key members of the creative team behind this highly anticipated musical revival. Find out about more about the production and ticket information

We hear what you have to say about some of our recent stories when we read our viewer mail.

The Riccardo Muti era is about to begin at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. We talk to the President of the CSO to find out how she managed to catch a superstar of the classical music world. Find out about the CSO's free concert in Millennium Park on Saturday September 19th

From the archives, local sci-fi legend Ray Bradbury reads from his fiery classic Fahrenheit 451. Listen to the Echoes: The Ray Bradbury Interviews by Sam Weller

We meet a 28-year-old Schaumburg native whose journey and home in the savanna of Kenya has taught her some most unexpected life lessons which she documents in her new book, My Maasai Life. See Robin at Women and Children First on 9/15 Free the Children Follow Robin's life in Kenya on Twitter

Hedy Weiss reviews a high-kicking production of A Chorus Line and two other must-see shows on Chicago-area stages. The Astronaut's Birthday--Redmoon Theater Jailbait--Profiles Theatre A Chorus Line--Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire