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Tonight's edition of Geoffrey Baer's Biking the Boulevards takes us on a tour through the McKinley Park and Back of the Yards neighborhoods.
Since studying her craft at Chicago's Lyric Opera, she's become one of the most sought-after sopranos in the world. We get a live performance from opera superstar, Nicole Cabell.
After a hearty rendition of "God Save the Queen" this weekend, the Bears may have saved their season with a victory in London. We recap yesterday's win with former Bears Offensive Lineman, James "Big Cat" Williams, on this week's Bears Alumni Club.
In tonight's edition of Biking the Boulevards, Geoffrey Baer takes us through Englewood to give us some of the neighborhood's little-known history.
Need some ideas for what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what is going on!

25th Anniversary Season Opens with "Follies"

Broadway meets the Bard when a Stephen Sondheim show hits the stage at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Find out why the theater’s 25th anniversary season opens with a big, splashy musical.
We find out about the history of the Bud Billiken parade on the South Side, and learn about Washington Park and Woodlawn in tonight's edition of Geoffrey Baer's Biking the Boulevards.
The original music makers of Mary Poppins tell us how the movie was re-imagined for the Broadway stage.
Geoffrey Baer tells us about the Chicago roots of The Wizard of Oz and other fascinating facts, as we continue Biking the Boulevards tonight through Garfield Park and Humboldt Park.
We meet two hardworking Chicago artists as they prepare for their moment in the spotlight as part of Chicago Artists Month. We get a preview of free open houses and studio walks.
We talk with a Chicago cab driver and author who's seen more of the city than most people see in a lifetime.
Geoffrey Baer tours Chicago -- by bike! We revisit Geoffrey's Emmy-nominated special, Biking the Boulevards. Tonight, we take a look at the history of Chicago's boulevards, and a trip through Bronzeville.

Chris Zorich

The Bears get a primetime win over the Vikings with more of Devin Hester's kick return magic. Chris Zorich joins us on this week's Bears Alumni Club.
Need some ideas for what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what is going on!
If you think you know the Catholic church, think again. A groundbreaking PBS series called Catholicism begins tonight, here on Channel 11. We have a preview.
This weekend, Chicagoans get a rare glimpse into private spaces around the city. Geoffrey Baer is here to tell us about Open House Chicago, a new event allowing people access to a variety of buildings that are usually closed to the public.
 

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