There are 25 so-called "therapeutic riding" stables in Illinois, offering classes for people with disabilities. What are the benefits? We visit one Chicago area stable to find out. Strides Therapeutic Riding Program List of accredited Therapeutic Riding programs

Last night, we brought you a piece about an 11-year-old homeless Chicago Public Schools student, which prompted a number of viewers to write in. We share what you had to say.

The music industry was turned upside down in ten short years. We talk about the seismic shift with the Chicago Tribune's music critic Greg Kot, author of the new book "Ripped: How the Wired Generation Revolutionized Music."

Christian Farr meets Chicago's other "boys of summer," the professional lacrosse players who play for the Chicago Machine.

We have live music from Chicago's other award-winning symphony orchestra, the Chicago Philharmonic.

If you break it, the porcelain doctor can probably fix it. Eddie Arruza has the story of a local woman who has restored some objects that seemed beyond repair.

Hedy Weiss is here with three "highly recommended" theater reviews, including one for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee now on stage at the Marriott Theater. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee The Who's Tommy Once On This Island

John sits down with Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart.

The USS Lagarto was the first sunken submarine found since the end of World War Two. It was built in Wisconsin and now sits at the bottom of the Gulf of Thailand. We preview a new documentary that details its history and describes how it was found.

The Oceanarium of the Shedd Aquarium reopens this Memorial Day weekend. Rich Samuels reintroduces us to some of the creatures you will be able to see in this new and improved environment.

Are you looking to spice up your Memorial Day cookout? "Check, Please!" host and master sommelier Alpana Singh joins us with her list of wine recommendations to kick off the summer barbecue season. Alpana Singh's Memorial Day Barbecue Wine List

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

He was one of a handful of white baseball players who got to play in the Negro Leagues. Christian Farr talks with Lou Clarizio about his time with the League, and the racism he and his teammates had to face. Official Site of the Negro League Legends

Chicago's favorite literary blogger "bookslut" is packing up and moving to Europe. What is the fate of her popular web site bookslut.com? Jessa Crispin will be here to tell us.

He is a gospel singing sensation and Grammy winner. Smokie Norful will be here to perform and discuss his latest album. More about Smokie Norful EMI Gospel's web site

Everyone's favorite sorority sister Elle Woods has arrived at the Ford Center for Performing Arts. Hedy Weiss joins us with a review of Legally Blonde. Legally Blonde The Piano Lesson Buried Child