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Author, TV and radio personality Tavis Smiley discusses his new book, how past mistakes have helped him succeed, and much more. More on the Story: Excerpt from the book More on the book, Fail Up Tavis Talks website

He made sculptures with Frank Lloyd Wright, and for 50 years worked on Chicago area landmarks that still showcase his creativity. Find out about the long forgotten artist Alfonso Iannelli and his efforts to make art for everyone on today's Artbeat.

From humble beginnings, she eventually became one of the most famous -- and richest -- women in the world. We revisit Oprah Winfrey's August 1984 appearance on Chicago Tonight when she took on critics who were calling her show "sensationalist" and more. Oprah's website

Oprah Winfrey wanted to make her program number one. Mission accomplished. We have an extended cut from John Callaway's February 1984 conversation with the Queen of Talk. Are you sad to see Oprah go?

This week on Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review, Joel Weisman and his panel of guests look back at Rahm Emanuel's first week as mayor: his swearing in, his move to cut $75 million from the budget, and appointment of several familiar aldermen on City Council to lead committees. Also, the prosecution in the Blagojevich retrial rests as talk swirls about the former governor himself taking the stand in his own defense. Oprah ends her historic run with a star-filled sendoff at the United Center.

In case you haven't heard, Oprah Winfrey is winding up her Chicago-based talk show next week. We go to the WTTW vault to look at John Callaway's 1984 conversation with the Queen of Talk at the beginning of her Chicago career. Oprah's website

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The Chicago History Museum is putting its final touches on its newest exhibit. We talk to the curator of "Out in Chicago," a history of Chicago's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community.

How did the village of Winnetka solve a dangerous and tedious transportation problem 70 years ago? Geoffrey Baer tells us about the "big dig" in Ask Geoffrey.

We have the latest on Father Michael Pfleger and other top headlines in religion news when the Chicago Tribune's religion reporter joins us. Catholic Charities, a major adoption provider for Illinois, is saying they will continue to turn away same-sex couples after the June 1 start of the Civil Unions law.

This week on Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review, we look back at Richard M. Daley's biggest accomplishments and multiple scandals over 22 years as Chicago mayor. Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel releases a transition report, long on ambition and short on details. Sears threatens to leave Illinois, unless the state ponies up to keep thousands of jobs here. And in sports, Carlos Boozer and Derrick Rose dominate Thursday's game to win the series against Atlanta. Now the Bulls will feel the heat of Miami and LeBron James in the Eastern Conference Final on Sunday.

From Civil War manuscripts to baseball cards of the world champion Chicago Cubs, we look at some rare artifacts from The Newberry Library's priceless collection that are up for "adoption." Newberry Library 2011 Adoption Program More Cultural Connections online

Eliza Fournier is here from the Chicago Botanic Garden with tips on how to spice up your garden beds and keep the beauty blooming throughout the year. More on the Story: Gardening tips and how-to videos Chicago Botanic Garden website A Bloomin' Festival

Whether you're a biking novice or a cycling pro, this new bike book is sure to give you some places to explore on two wheels. We sit down with the author of Where to Bike Chicago: Best Biking in City and Suburbs.

The Emmy-Award winning Grannies on Safari are here to tell us about their new adventures. Most recently, the grannies were stuck in Egypt right at the beginning of the revolution. Grannies on Safari website