The age-old practice of homeopathic medicine is just now gaining a lot of attention locally. The practitioners at Merz Apothecary give us a primer.

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

Today the Civic Federation issued a report that criticizes Governor Quinn's budget, saying that it relies too much on borrowing and does not address the fiscal crisis. Eddie Arruza has the details. Read the full report

Does Chicago need the National Guard to help stop the violence? Carol Marin talks to a state lawmaker who believes that is the solution.

What does it mean that federal regulators have seized the more than 30-year-old Giannoulias family-owned Broadway Bank? Kris Kridel discusses this and other business news.

Some call Elkhart, Indiana the RV capitol of the world. Diane Eastabrook of the Chicago bureau of Nightly Business Report takes us to this northern Indiana town showing signs that the economy is rebounding.

We speak with the co-founder of “PBS NewsHour,” renowned journalist Jim Lehrer, who has just written his 20th novel, “Super.”

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Former Governor Rod Blagojevich wants to subpoena President Obama to appear at his upcoming corruption trial; White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel says he's interested in becoming Mayor of Chicago once Mayor Daley leaves office; sweeping reforms are recommended for pricey McCormick Place; the Cubs send Carlos Zambrano to the bullpen; and the Bulls and Blackhawks are finally showing some signs of life in the playoffs. Guests:

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

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: new details are revealed in the case against former Governor Blagojevich; the stage is set for a City Council showdown over proposed Walmarts in Chicago; U.S. Senate challengers Alexi Giannoulias and Mark Kirk are in a frantic fundraising contest; McDonald's is spending a billion dollars to give their restaurants a coffee house feel; and Bulls vice president John Paxson allegedly gets into a physical altercation with head coach Vinny Del Negro. Guests:

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is here straight from attending the nuclear security summit in Washington, D.C. We talk to him about the meeting, the global economy, Singapore, and much more. More on Singapore's prime minister

Did campaign contributions influence the City Treasurer's actions involving police pension funds? We hear from a Chicago News Cooperative reporter who has the exclusive story. Scroll to page 11 to read the police pension article

The lakefront bike path is one of the most beautiful places anywhere for a summer bike ride. But on a busy day, it can also be hazardous. We meet a man who found that out the hard way...and offers tips for bike path safety.

We preview Eddie Arruza's Friday Night Show interview with jazz legend Ramsey Lewis. Watch an exclusive web performance by Ramsey Lewis

Federal prosecutors have released the proffer outlining their case against Rod Blagojevich. The sweeping allegations include a vast conspiracy involving the former governor, his brother, and their inner circle, including his wife Patti Blagojevich. Eddie Arruza and his panel take a closer look at the blueprint for the Blagojevich trial. Read the government's proffer

Last month the economy added more than 160,000 jobs -- the biggest jump in 3 years. Nightly Business Report's Diane Eastabrook looks at some Midwest manufacturing firms that recently started hiring again.