Beloved Chicago comedian Bernie Mac died two years ago this month. Comedian George Willborn and Bernie Mac's daughter talk about the little known disease that took his life and what's being done to raise awareness. Bernie Mac Foundation

Geoffrey Baer uncovers the mystery about a vacant, vast expanse along on the lakefront in South Chicago that is bigger than the Loop in this week's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

Big Head Todd performs and talks to us about his 20-plus years in the music business. Big Head Todd and the Monsters

From the football field to the bench. We talk to a former Bear Hall of Famer turned Minnesota Supreme Court Justice. He's the subject of the new book All Rise: The Remarkable Journey of Alan Page.

Hedy Weiss reviews the much-anticipated revival of Candide at the Goodman Theatre, plus three more shows from this busy fall theater season. Candide--Goodman Theatre She Loves Me--Writers' Theatre David Mamet plays--American Theater Company Romeo and Juliet--Chicago Shakespeare Theater

We take a look at provocative artwork from Gregory Orloff, a rediscovered Chicago artist from the 1930s. Koehnline Museum of Art at Oakton Community College Orloff at the Smithsonian American Art Museum

The Bears beat the Green Bay Packers in the last seconds of Monday Night Football. Glen Kozlowski joins us on the Bears Alumni Club to dissect the exciting game.

Acclaimed documentarian Ken Burns discusses his latest work, The Tenth Inning, which, among other things, takes a swing at baseball and steroids. More on The Tenth Inning

We hear what you have to say about some of our recent stories when we read our viewer mail.

Three viewers wrote in to ask Geoffrey Baer about some apparent rail lines recently exposed on North Lincoln Avenue. He digs into the subject in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

We go inside the mind of the man who created the Muppets. Tonight, a sneak preview of the new exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry on the life and work of Jim Henson. Jim Henson's Fantastic World

Before he was famous, Mike Royko honed his writing skills in love letters to his future wife. We talk to their son David Royko. Royko in Love Find out about David Royko's upcoming appearances

Jazz is a quintessential and sometimes hidden part of Chicago history. We talk to Chicago Tribune critic Howard Reich, who chronicles the genre in his new book, Let Freedom Swing: Collected Writings on Jazz, Blues and Gospel. Hyde Park Jazz Festival

When mandolin superstar Chris Thile needed a banjo player for his latest band, Punch Brothers, he chose Skokie native Noam Pikelny. We go behind the scenes at a Punch Brothers rehearsal.

Proper use of the English language matters--that was the contention of longtime NBC news correspondent and anchor Edwin Newman, who died last month. We revisit John Callaway's 1976 conversation with Newman about the importance of grammar.

This year marks the 200th anniversary of Oktoberfest! What makes a good Oktoberfest beer, and which ones should we choose for this celebration? Check, Please! host and master sommelier Alpana Singh shares some of her favorites. Alternatives to Kozel Dark Beer: