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This week on Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review, a major education reform deal is struck in Springfield. Will it lead to longer school days for Chicago school children? The Reverend Jesse Jackson denies discrimination allegations made against him. Should motorists with gas guzzlers pay more for city stickers? And in sports, the Sox can't seem to hold a lead, the Bulls soar to the NBA's best record and the Hawks try to hang on in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Guests:
Former Cy Young Award-winner and Chicago baseball broadcasting legend, Steve Stone, joins us to talk about baseball and his new book. Stone was Harry Caray's broadcasting partner.
More on the Story: Harry Caray's 1985 appearance on Chicago Tonight
Steve Stone's website
Jay Shefsky visits the last freestanding kosher fish market in the Chicago area and its Mexican owner.
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Two new inspired productions are coming to a PBS station near you. Ramsey Lewis and John Jacobsen are here to talk about "Proclamation of Hope" and "The Artist Toolbox".
"Proclamation of Hope" documentary
"The Artist Toolbox"
Ramsey Lewis' website
We talk with the author of a new book that showcases a collection of essays that highlight the long-lasting impact of fathers in or out of childrens' lives.
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More on the book
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On the Artbeat, we look into the "hands-on" approach of American artist John Marin, and find out how painter Georgia O'Keefe was instrumental in getting his masterworks to Chicago.
Marin's exhibit at The Art Institute
Images of Marin's collection at The Art Institute
On the Artbeat, enter the surreal world of Gertrude Abercrombie -- a visionary Chicago painter who impressed both art critics and some of the giants of jazz.
She was his law professor at Harvard, the woman President Obama credits for changing his life. Martha Minow, Dean of Harvard Law School and Highland Park native, joins us to talk about her life and career.
This week on Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review, Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel-backed candidates win big in Tuesday's aldermanic runoff election, and he also responds to emperor claims. Mayor Daley and Emanuel speak out against concealed carry legislation. Meanwhile, Caterpillar, one of the state's largest manufacturer's says it will stay put in Peoria. And in sports, the Cubs and Sox open the baseball season, while the Bulls look to finish strong -- and on top of the Eastern Conference.
Guests:
If you were taken with the alligator caught in the Chicago River last summer - this should have you chomping at the bit - so to speak. We preview Reptile Fest - with live animals in the studio!
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Chicago Herpetological Society
As the last high-rise at Cabrini Green comes down, an ambitious art project is coming down with it. We speak with the local artist who is working with students and former residents to commemorate the building and its legacy.
More on the Story: Project Cabrini Green
Project Cabrini Green website
This housing complex takes up several city blocks and bears the name of a very famous Chicagoan. Geoffrey Baer has the history of these Old Town apartments in today's Ask Geoffrey.
What are the 10 "most threatened" historic sites in Illinois? The head of a group that wants to bring attention to these endangered landmarks tells us why they are at risk.
More on the Story: Map and info of endangered landmarks
Landmarks Illinois website
She's been an acclaimed designer for Tiffany and Co. for over 30 years. Artist Paloma Picasso is here to talk about her life, her work and her legacy.
More on the Story: Paloma Picasso Timeline
What does the nuclear crisis tell us about Japanese culture? We talk to two experts about Japan's calm and collected nature in the face of tragedy.
An article on Japan's stoicism after the earthquake
Everybody seems to agree that youth - especially "at-risk" youth - need mentors. But the problem with many mentoring programs is that the mentors don't stick around long enough. A Chicago mentoring program aims to fix that.
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