Hedy Weiss: Theater Reviews
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Olympic Dreams
Chicago's Olympic committee unveils its plans to host the 2016 games. The temporary stadium has shrunk in size, but the estimated costs have risen. Christian Farr will talk about the changes and what they mean for the city.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
The Chicago Board of Elections is being sued for releasing the social security numbers of more than a million voters to aldermen and ward committeemen. Elizabeth Brackett's panel includes the man who filed the lawsuit. Guests: Peter Zelchenko, Wai Gen Yee and Jay Stewart.
Industry & Environment: Working Together
Illinois is at the forefront in reducing mercury emissions from coal fired power plants. Rich Samuels will tell us how environmentalists and industry got on the same page.
Chicago Stories
John Callaway profiles the life and remarkable career of Chicagoan and Prima ballerina Maria Tallchief.
Hedy Weiss Theater Reviews
How does Chicago architecture figure into a new production of a classic Russian play? Theater critic Hedy Weiss looks at "Uncle Vanya" and two more shows you should know about.
Commentary
The Chicago Tribune's Dawn Turner Trice joins the Chicago Tonight team with the first of her regular commentaries.
