Arts & Entertainment
ESPN sports reporter and blogger Jesse Rogers recaps last night's thrilling win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
A preview of WTTW's newest documentary, airing tonight at 7:30, which traces the rich history of Chicago's African Americans from the city's first permanent settler Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable to the election of America's first black president.
Visit the website for DuSable to Obama: Chicago's Black Metropolis
Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Rod Blagojevich's corruption trial finally gets underway; more classroom time is proposed for some Chicago Public Schools; Mark Kirk's military record now a senate campaign issue; we take a closer look at Chicago's deadly streets; and the Blackhawks' Stanley Cup quest hits a road bump.
Guests:
Nightly Business Report's Diane Eastabrook introduces us to the Berman family, who have been serving Superdawgs in Chicago for more than 60 years.
A Streetcar Named Desire gets an eye-opening new interpretation. Hedy Weiss reviews the Tennessee Williams classic and more.
A Streetcar Named Desire--Writers' Theatre
Jacob and Jack--Victory Garden Theater
Sizwe Banzi is Dead--Court Theatre
Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Civic pride is swelling on the eve of the Blackhawks' first Stanley Cup appearance since 1992; state lawmakers override Governor Quinn's veto of McCormick Place work-rule reforms; Mayor Daley says he won't raise property taxes next year; the Supreme Court rules that African-American firefighter applicants in Chicago will be allowed to proceed with their discrimination case; and the local real estate market is finally starting to show some signs of life.
Guests:
The McCormick Place rules overhaul is now law. The legislature dealt Governor Quinn a stinging rebuke of his amendatory veto by an overwhelming majority vote. We have the latest news from Springfield.
Elizabeth Brackett has the latest from the trial of former police commander Jon Burge.
Facebook is the most popular social networking site on earth, but it has come under fire over how much of your personal information it shares with others. The site claims it is tightening its security policies, but will they go far enough? Eddie Arruza and his panel take a look.
Inside Chicago's Museum of Contemporary Art. We speak with the director of the MCA about her vision for the future -- and competing with the Art Institute's Modern Wing.
We preview Joel Weisman's interview with Blackhawks legends Bobby Hull, Stan Mikita, and Tony Esposito.
We learn the history behind the stars on the Chicago flag in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey.
John Paul Stevens biography--Oyez.org
"The Chicago Flag"--Chicago History Museum
"About the Municipal Flag of Chicago"--Chicago Public Library
Cicero Flying Field
We fly on a fully restored World War II bomber, and meet a man who flew 35 missions as a tail gunner.
The Collings Foundation
Find out about upcoming tours
There's been a flurry of activity in Springfield. We have the latest news on the new state budget, Governor Quinn's amendatory veto of the McPier bill and more -- live from the Capitol with the Chicago Sun-Times' Dave McKinney.
The long-awaited trial of former police commander Jon Burge officially commenced today. He is accused of perjury and obstruction of justice surrounding alleged torture of suspects in his South Side police district. Carol Marin and her panel take a look at the charges and the trial.
We talk with Blackhawk and NBC broadcaster -- and Chicago native -- Eddie Olczyk about the upcoming Stanley Cup Finals, and his own days as a Hawk.