Arts & Entertainment
We take a look at some of the tributes from today's memorial service for pop icon Michael Jackson.
We look back at the life and legacy of Norman Pellegrini, the longtime program director of our sister classical radio station, WFMT.
WFMT.com
Remembering Norman Pellegrini Message Board
Wondering what Stephanie Izard, winner of season four of Bravo's Top Chef, would choose for her "last supper?" She dishes on that and more when she joins us tonight.
Stephanie Izard
Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Lawmakers ignore Wednesday's deadline and fail to pass a balanced budget; Mayor Daley gets an earful from aldermen about the Olympics; the Chicago Public Schools skewered in a new report; Gary-native Michael Jackson remembered; Bulls scoring star Ben Gordon signed by the rival Pistons; and the Blackhawks make a big splash in the free-agent market.
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For the rest of the summer we'll be replaying the best of John Callaway's interviews over the years, tonight we take a look back at a 1984 conversation with media giant Oprah Winfrey.
A memorial service for Norman Pellegrini will be held on July 18th, on what would have been Norman's 80th birthday, at Mayfair Lutheran Church, 4335 Lawrence Avenue, in Chicago. More details will be shared on 98.7WFMT and at wfmt.com as they become available.
Jazz great Ramsey Lewis tells us about the creative process behind his new composition inspired by Abraham Lincoln.
Ramsey Lewis
Do you want to try a new summer wine but don't know where to begin? Alpana Singh joins us with her list of light and crisp wines for a warm Chicago evening in tonight's edition of Ask Alpana.
Alpana's summer wine recommendations
For the rest of the summer we'll be replaying the best of John Callaway's interviews on the Friday Night program. Tonight we preview John's 1984 conversation with the "Queen of All Media," Oprah Winfrey.
We hear what you had to say about some of our recent stories when we read our viewer mail.
We find out how one Chicago photographer got an exclusive with John Dillinger. A Chicago man tells his grandfather's tale of the time he met "Public Enemy Number One."
Kevin Davis, grandson of photographer Sol Davis
Bikes geared for racetracks are making their way onto Chicago streets. We show you why more Chicagoans are riding without brakes.
Tonight, the Grant Park Music Festival begins its 75th season. We have a live performance from a group of singers from the Festival.
We take a sneak peek at the new movie about John Dillinger, "Public Enemies," as well as preview a few upcoming summer movies that you should know about.
Filmspotting
We show you what's old and new at the Brookfield Zoo as it prepares to celebrate 75 years.
Brookfield Zoo
Hedy Weiss reviews the highly recommended production of "Boleros for the Disenchanted," now on stage at The Goodman Theater.
Boleros for the Disenchanted
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