A last-second field goal by Robbie Gould dashes the hopes of the defending Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers. Former Chicago Bear and Super Bowl veteran Dennis McKinnon is here to break down the big win. Bearly Active Productions
We find out how a new opera company has tapped into the local bar scene. Opera on Tap Chicago
V.I. Warshawski, the detective created by author Sara Paretsky and once played on the big screen by Kathleen Turner, is back in a brand new adventure. We talk to the author about her new novel, Hardball.
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We hear what you have to say about some of our recent stories when we read our viewer mail.
Granta, Britain's "magazine of new writing," is devoting an entire issue to Chicago. We'll talk with the editor to find out what's inside. Visit the Granta magazine website More information about the Granta 108 Release Party at Women & Children First bookstore
It's being called the newest gem on Chicago's lakefront. We'll talk with the architect of a building that caters to both boaters and bikers.
Actor Michael Shannon, who was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in the film Revolutionary Road, discusses his latest stage role here in Chicago. A Red Orchid Theatre
We have a performance from legendary folk performer Michael Smith in advance of this Sunday's 4th Annual WFMT Midnight Special Folk Festival at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts.
We meet the founder of an ultra-local website that relies on raw data to report the news. Guest: Adrian Holovaty, founder of Everyblock.com
Just when the Bears thought matters couldn't get any worse after a tough loss to the hated Green Bay Packers...they did. Pro Bowl linebacker Brian Urlacher is likely lost for the rest of the season after dislocating his wrist. We talk to former Bears great Chris Zorich about the devastating news. Guest:
Dukes of Hazzard star Tom Wopat is here with a live performance from his critically-acclaimed new cabaret show.
A new book has some surprising conclusions about the experiences of Muslim-Americans and Arab-Americans since the September 11th attacks. Guests: Louise Cainkar - Social and cultural sciences professor at Marquette University Hesham Hassaballa - Chicago physician Additional Resources
From actors to politicians, athletes to authors, John Callaway has interviewed a wide variety of thoughtful and interesting people over the years. With so many great interviews to choose from, we thought you would enjoy a sampling of John's most memorable conversations. Tonight we take a look back at some of the highlights of an unforgettable career.
Master Sommelier Alpana Singh answers your questions about wine and spirits. More information about Alpana's wine recommendations
Time Out Chicago shares its top picks for the Labor Day weekend. African Festival of the Arts Wolff's Outdoor Flea Market Dog Days of Summer: Eat Oudoors with your Labrador Theater-Bike: Duck Variations
 

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