John sits down with longtime political reporter Andy Shaw who just retired from ABC 7 News.

Rich Samuels has a preview of the International Olympic Committee's tour of Chicago and the protestors they may face.

Hedy Weiss joins us with her review of the national tour of "Mary Poppins," which just opened in Chicago. "Mary Poppins" "Curtains" "Blue Surge"

We have a performance from the Chicago band "Bubbly Creek" in advance of the Chicago Bluegrass Festival.

We take a tour of the new exhibition at the Chicago History Museum that explores our city's high fashion credentials. Chic Chicago

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is known for its smooth blend of ballet, jazz, and modern dance. This week, the company stops in Chicago to celebrate its 50th anniversary. We meet an Alvin Ailey dancer, as well as the executive director of the Auditorium Theatre, where the company will be performing. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 50th Anniversary Celebration

We explain why some viewers had difficulty watching Chicago Tonight last night when we read some of our viewer mail.

There's an amazing new eco-friendly house in the Ravenswood neighborhood. It reuses its water and generates more electricity than it will ever use. Geoffrey Baer takes us on a tour of this home of the future. For more on the Yannell Zero Net Energy Residence The architects The contractors

You know the painting, but do you know the painter? The curator of the Art Institute's new exhibition about Edvard Munch reveals the myth behind the man. For more on the AIC's Edvard Munch Exhibition

The luck of the Irish has run out on Chicago's South Side Irish Parade. Eddie Arruza and his panel will explore how alcohol and out-of-control crowds are forcing organizers to pull the plug on a 30-year-old St. Patrick's Day tradition. South Side Irish Parade

Chicago Sun-Times theater critic Hedy Weiss says "The Quiet Man Tales" is a beguiling play that speaks volumes about Irish culture. Hedy joins Phil with a review of the world premiere production at the Chicago Theatre Downstairs. Hedy Weiss at the Chicago Sun Times

Geoffrey Baer tours the city with an Egyptian architect and an Argentine preservationist in town to receive prizes for their work in traditional architecture. And we'll get their reactions to some of Chicago's finest classical buildings.

Ask Alpana "Check, Please!" host and master sommelier Alpana Singh joins us with her list of great wine books in tonight's editions of Ask Alpana.

From elaborate egg decorating to celebrating Earth Hour, Laura Baginski of "Time Out Chicago" magazine is here with her list of weekend favorites. Time Out Chicago Magazine

Historian and former University of Chicago Professor John Hope Franklin died yesterday at the age of 94. We'll take a look at a 1977 John Callaway interview with Professor Franklin. Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient John Hope Franklin

We meet the choreographer who has been motivating dancers in Chicago for 35 years. Joel Hall Dancers & Center Upcoming Joel Hall Dancers Performance