We meet an Evanston social worker who uses her camera to better understand the human condition. Chicago Art Open 2010 -- April 20-May 7th

Who takes the reins if the Mayor is unable to serve? We look at the little-known office of Vice Mayor. For more on the story

President Obama has some mighty big shoes to fill with the retirement of U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens. Elizabeth Brackett talks to one of Stevens's law clerks about his legacy.

We bring you local reaction to the death of the President of Poland Lech Kaczynski and several other top officials, and sit down with Poland's Consul General in Chicago.

Lawmakers head back to Springfield tomorrow to try to pass a budget. We have four state lawmakers here to give us their take on what to expect as they head back to the Capitol. What would you like to tell your legislators as they head back to Springfield?

WBBM News radio 780's Kris Kridel fills us in on the week's top business stories, including a local business connection to Sunday's demolition of Texas Stadium.

All 107 seniors at an Englewood public high school have been accepted to college. We go inside the all-male, all-African-American charter school. Urban Prep

50 years ago, the first Playboy Club opened right here in Chicago. We talk to Playboy's editorial director about Hugh Hefner's iconic brand and the future of the magazine.

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

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Governor Quinn is trailing Republican challenger Bill Brady by 10 points, according to a new poll; Forrest Claypool is running as an independent in the Cook County Assessor's race; United Airlines and US Airways have renewed merger talks; violence is surging on Chicago's deadly streets; and the Cubs and Sox embark on a new season. Guests:

Just Let Me Lie Down: Necessary Terms for the Half-Insane Working Mom All she wants is a nap. The Managing Editor of Real Simple magazine is here to discuss her new book: Just Let Me Lie Down: Necessary Terms for the Half-Insane Working Mom. Real Simple 10th Anniversary event at Union Station

What legendary Chicago merchant bequeathed a large sum of money for the upkeep and beautification of his burial plot? We find out in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey. "Before Ricketts Was The Name Of A Cubs Owner... (A Photo Essay)"--BleedCubbieBlue.com Graceland Cemetery history Chicago Loop bridges

As Scottie Pippen is inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, tomorrow's The Friday Night Show revisits a 2004 interview with the former Bulls star. We offer a glimpse of the show.

Nearly six years after his death, Chicago artist Ed Paschke is getting more attention than ever, with a major show in New York and two gallery exhibitions in Chicago. We look at some of his work. Paschke Foundation Alan Koppel Gallery Russell Bowman Art Advisory Gagosian Gallery

Masterpiece Classic: The Diary of Anne Frank It's a whole new Anne. We sit down with Masterpiece Executive Producer Rebecca Eaton for a preview of Masterpiece Classic's adaptation of The Diary of Anne Frank.

We meet Jim Ginsburg, founder of a local classical music record label celebrating its 20th anniversary this month, and hear a live performance from one of its artists, David Schrader. Cedille Records