Still steaming over what you believe was an undeserved parking ticket? Chicago's self-proclaimed "Parking Ticket Geek" tells us how to beat those fines.

The writings of civil rights pioneer Ida B. Wells are published in a new book, "Ida In Her Own Words: The Timeless Writings of Ida B. Wells from 1893." Michelle Duster, author and great-granddaughter of journalist and social activist Ida B. Wells joins us. Ida B. Wells Products

Pulitzer-Prize winning author John Updike died Tuesday. We take a look back at John Callaway's 2006 Friday Night interview with the literary giant.

On the Artbeat, we meet an up-and-coming, local comic book artist, whose work has taken her around the world. Christian Farr goes one-on-one with artist Ashley Woods finds out what makes her unique in her industry. Ashley Woods' Blog and Gallery Millennia War Comic Book Website

We take a historical ride through local neighborhoods with Chicago expert, Ann Durkin Keating as she talks about some of the areas featured in her newest book "Chicago Neighborhoods and Suburbs: A Historical Guide."

Pulitzer-Prize winning author John Updike died today. We take a look back at John Callaway's 2006 interview with the literary giant.

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We get a sneak peak of the new comedy from Chicago Dramatists that has Will Clinger hitting the stage. "How I Became an Interesting Person"

In tonight's edition of "Ask Geoffrey," Geoffrey Baer answers a question about the large structure that once sat on a small concrete foundation in the Chicago River and other historic Chicago.

Time Out Chicago Features Editor Laura Baginski joins us with her weekend picks.

Nicole Hollander, the creator of the nationally syndicated comic strip "Sylvia," joins us to talk about the opening of her first solo gallery exhibition in 10 years.

We look at some candid photos of the Kennedys when the author of "The Kennedy Family Album" stops by to discuss her new book, which features photos of the famous family taken by a photographer with unusual access.

We have a live performance from a Chicago staple, singer/songwriter Robbie Fulks.

John sits down with Chicago Tribune columnist John Kass.

We preview John Callaway's "Friday Night" interview with Chicago Tribune columnist John Kass.

Alpana Singh joins us with her list of All-American wines to toast next week's inaugural festivities. Alpana's All-American Wine Picks