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Move over, swings and jungle gym -- public art is the new attraction at Chicago parks. We show you where to find the most unique sculptures, mosaics, and even musical instruments. Chicago Public Art Group List of parks/artists in the piece: Commercial Club -- Henri Marquet and Phil Schuster Skinner Park -- Phil Schuster Mt Greenwood -- James Brenner and Todd Osborne 40th and Michigan (Donnelly Center) -- Mitchell Caton, Calvin Jones, and Marcus Akinlana
It's an innovative campaign to end the gruesome practice of dogfighting. Eddie Arruza tells us about an outreach effort that's changing hearts and minds about the so-called bully breeds of dogs.
Three decades ago, architect Harry Weese was fighting to save Chicago from urban blight. He gave the city some of its most famous buildings...and then was almost forgotten. We look at the great work and troubled life of Harry Weese. Newly released book: The Architecture of Harry Weese by Robert Bruegmann and Kathleen Murphy Skolnik Upcoming events related to the book:
It was a balance of offense and defense -- and passing and running -- that pushed the Bears past the winless Buffalo Bills. Brian Baschnagel talks about the victory on this week's edition of the Bears Alumni Club.
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In a close contest with Alexi Giannoulias, Republican Mark Kirk takes President Obama's former Senate seat. Meanwhile, Republican congressional candidates score impressive victories in the suburbs, but Democrats maintain control of the Illinois House and Senate as they return immediately to Springfield to tackle the $13 billion budget deficit. Toni Preckwinkle wins big in the race for Cook County Board President, and Independent Forrest Claypool fails to beat Democratic Party heavyweight Joe Berrios for Cook County Assessor. In sports, the Bears are back from their bye week.
Rhythm and motion blend in one of the nation's premier Latin dance ensembles. We talk with the artistic director of Ballet Hispanico. Dance Chicago
More than a century ago, America's deadliest building fire killed more than 600 at Chicago's Iroquois Theatre. Tomorrow, a memorial to the victims will be re-dedicated at City Hall. We tell you about the fire that could have been prevented.
What happened to the Chagall windows at the Art Institute of Chicago? Geoffrey Baer has the answer to this and other viewer questions, in this week's edition of Ask Geoffrey.
The mass exodus of African Americans from the south known as the Great Migration was one of the largest movements of people in American history. It is also the subject of a new book by author and Pulitzer Prize winner Isabel Wilkerson. She joins us to talk about her book and much more. The Warmth of Other Suns
More than a hundred musicians sat for portraits and shared their feelings about their art in a new book, Their Love of Music. We talk with the photographer, Steve Azzato, and see more from his book. For more on the book
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You can't buy Marigold margarine or the Chicago Daily News anymore, but you can still see ads for these and other long-gone products and businesses on walls all over town. Geoffrey Baer brings us a revealing look at Chicago's "ghost signs." Find out more about Chicago's ghost signs and where you can see them
In honor of Day of the Dead, the Chief Curator of Chicago's National Museum of Mexican Art talks about their exhibit and the traditions of Dia de los Muertos. Find out more about the exhibit
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On tonight's edition of Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review -- Midterm elections are fast approaching and cliffhangers remain in key races. We recap this week's news in the Governor's race, as Pat Quinn tries to close in on Bill Brady. We recount the heated debate between Senate candidates Mark Kirk and Alexi Giannoulias as polling continues to show them neck-and-neck. We also take a look at key House races, and what early voter turnout indicates about how the races will be decided.
What does it mean if your wine has legs? (No, it doesn't mean it's going to run away.) Check, Please! host and Master Sommelier Alpana Singh has the real answer in tonight's edition of Ask Alpana. Bernardus Chardonnay, Monterey $20 Joseph Drouhin Meursault, France $30 General Wine and Cheese Pairing Tips:
Another Sunday, another Bears loss. But who's to blame? Embattled franchise quarterback Jay Cutler or offensive coordinator Mike Martz? Former Bear player turned broadcaster Jim Schwantz joins us on our Bears Alumni Club.
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With only 11 days until the election, the candidates for Governor and U.S. Senate come out swinging in their debates; nasty campaign ads are flooding the airwaves and we look at how they may affect voter turnoff and turnout; Tribune CEO Randy Michaels is on the way out in the wake of the alleged frat-house atmosphere at the venerable newspaper. And in sports, the Cubs sign Mike Quade as club manager, bypassing fan favorite Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg, and the Bears' porous offensive line spells trouble for quarterback Jay Cutler. Guests:
 

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