We take a sneak peek at WTTW's new documentary on the history of the Irish in Chicago.

Former Chicago Bulls coach and broadcaster Johnny "Red" Kerr died on Thursday. We take a look back at Bob Sirott's 2005 interview with the Bulls legend.

"Check, Please!" host and master sommelier Alpana Singh tells us how long to keep a bottle of port once it is uncorked and answers other questions about wine and spirits in tonight's edition of "Ask Alpana."

Time Out Chicago Magazine joins us with lots of ideas for your weekend. National Pig Day Celebration Chicago Maritime Festival and Concert MythBusters Acme Miniature Flea Circus

Chicago Bulls legend Norm Van Lier died today. We take a look back at John Callaway's 2006 "Friday Night" interview with the superstar.

Christian Farr introduces us to a pair of twin artists who are changing the face of religious imagery and creating art that makes you do a "double take." Twin Hicks

Singer/songwriter Michael McDermott performs live in our studio.

From the record hops of the 1950s through the disco era and right up to today. We reminisce with Herb Kent, "the Cool Gent," about a lifetime in radio. "The Cool Gent: The Nine Lives of Radio Legend Herb Kent"

Hedy Weiss joins us with a modern day review of Nijinsky's "Rite of Spring" now being performed by Chicago's Joffrey Ballet. "Old Glory" "Art" "The Rite of Spring"

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

Film critics Michael Phillips and Sergio Mims join us with their picks for Sunday night's Academy Awards.

A rough and tumble game from the 1970's is seeing a resurgence. Women's roller derby is back, and this time it's a serious sport. We introduce you to Chicago's Windy City Rollers.

Need some creative ideas for your weekend? Time Out Chicago magazine is here with some suggestions. Meet the Oscars Polar Adventure Days Academy Awards Viewing Party WingFest

Rising Chicago gospel star Shari Addison was the runner-up on the BET channel's version of American Idol, and now she is launching a career of her own. Addison performs live in our studio.

We take a sneak peek at John Callaway's "Friday Night" interview with Chicago Tribune advice columnist Amy Dickinson.

"Check, Please!" host and master sommelier Alpana Singh joins us with some romantic wine pairings that are sure to please the palate and warm the heart for Valentine's Day.